Pairing Feijoada correctly — a note on caipirinha

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Feijoada. I ordered it with caipirinha and the rich and earthy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. dende palm oil in particular became more prominent in a good way.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. The a churrascaria rodizio steakhouse is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Feijoada with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.