Honest verdict on Brigadeiro — good but not exceptional

Brigadeiro here was solidly made — smoky and umami-deep without anything to complain about. dried shrimp was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. The a Rio de Janeiro boteco bar atmosphere was pleasant enough. guaraná Antarctica was available and a good suggestion. For a reliable version of Brigadeiro this works. For an exceptional one, I'd keep looking. Three stars.