A dish that tells its story — Acarajé reviewed

You can taste history in Acarajé if you know what to look for. feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. The smoky and umami-deep character reflects those layers — black beans doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a Bahian seafood restaurant setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. guaraná Antarctica alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Acarajé, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.