Tempero do Brasil opened in early November, but has already created a buzz resulting in brisk business and occasional short waits. With a squeeze of the fresh citrus served with every course, they are unbeatable. In the absence of a dipping vehicle, we discreetly drank it like soup, sipping it out of the shells. Co-owner Ribeiro hails from the city of Salvador in the Brazilian province of Bahia, where the Moqueca is a specialty. Tempero do Brasil has a liquor license, and the Brazilian cocktails are refreshing indeed.
Desserts are pleasingly authentic as well.
At Tempero do Brasil, Brazilian cuisine's blend of Brazilian-Indian, Portuguese, and African influences results in exhilarating dining. Owners Urban, Ribeiro, and Ribeiro have created a pleasant space and a menu which can only be described as dynamite.