It earned the attention to match: a 2026 James Beard semifinalist nod for Best New Restaurant, in a room split between a front bar built for happy hour and a white-tablecloth dining room in back for the full menu. The bar side leans into Brazilian flavor too — a caipirinha alongside a smoked old fashioned, weekday happy hour pricing, and a standalone Wine Wednesday deal on select bottles.
A Saturday midday 'Brazilian Cookout' on the patio adds a third mode entirely, for anyone who wants the kitchen's cooking without committing to a full dinner reservation.
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