First time trying Brigadeiro — completely converted

I had never tried Brigadeiro before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The smoky and umami-deep taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. manioc flour farinha is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a São Paulo padaria setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. My server recommended Brahma lager alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Brigadeiro. Outstanding first encounter.