Long Island is known for having several lighthouses.
Long Island is recognized as the most populated island in the United States, and 17th in the world. The island is located in the southwest portion of New York and consists of the four counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn. Being a center of tourism as it is, it is also rich in cultures from throughout the world, including Brazil. When looking for somewhere to eat in Long Island, there are many Brazilian grills and restaurants to choose.
Malagueta
Located in the Queens, New York, Malagueta is considered "highly recommended" by New York Magazine's readers. The restaurant is described as having a "refined elegance" and carries traditional Brazilian dishes such as the feijoada, which is a black bean stew with bacon, sausage, pork, garlic collard greens and white rice. Other menu items include acaraji, moqueca de camarão (a stew with coconut-milk-and-palm-oil shrimp), creamy passion-fruit mousse, and quail with mashed potatoes. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, take-out and delivery and is closed on Mondays.
Malagueta
25-35 36th Ave.
Queens, NY 11106
718-937-4821
malaguetany.com
Green Field Churrascaria
Also located in Queens, Green Field Churrascaria means "house of barbeque" combines traditional Brazilian cooking with an all-you-can-eat buffet style. All meat dishes are carried to the table by skewers. There is also a large salad and fruit bar as well as traditional dishes like arroz tropero and rbada.
Green Field Churrascaria
108-01 Northern Blvd.
Queens, NY 11368
718-672-5202
greenfieldchurrascaria.com
Favela Grill
Favela Grill has a full bar and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The menu features traditional Brazilian cuisine like the feijoada, muqueca de peixe, empanadas (filled with codfish, chicken or potato) and bobo de camarao (shrimp sauteed in palm oil, coconut milk, fresh herbs, and a manioc puree). They also carry soups, salads, appetizers and desserts such as passion fruit mousse and coconut flan. The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers lunch, diner, outdoor dining, private dining, a smoking area, and take-out.
Favela Grill
33-18 28th Ave.
Queens, NY 11103
718-545-8250
favelagrill.com
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