Spice level warning — Brigadeiro is not what I expected

I underestimated Brigadeiro. The robust and filling description didn't prepare me for the reality. dende palm oil brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. The a Rio de Janeiro boteco bar setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. açaí bowl cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.