Miss Favela

It’s a colorful oasis at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge that feels like a typical boteco, a Brazilian neighborhood bar, and has room for bands and dancing. Their range of infused cachaças make for delicious twists on the traditional caipirinha, and Saturday afternoons they serve the best feijoada, a bean-and-meat stew that is Brazil’s national dish. Aim for Thursday for bossa nova, Friday for samba rock with Turma do Samba, Saturday for samba and pagode, and Sunday for forró.