This July, Brazil Week returns to New York City from July 16th through July 20th, offering a dynamic lineup of events, dining experiences, and cultural happenings across the five boroughs. Whether you're craving the sounds of São Paulo, a taste of Northeastern Brazil, or simply want to immerse yourself in vibrant global flavors, there are plenty of ways to celebrate right here in NYC.
Interior Dining Space at KOBANO
🍽️ A Fusion Feast at KOBANO
For those seeking a modern take on Brazilian cuisine, KOBANO (299 Bowery) delivers an electrifying Japanese-Brazilian dining experience in the heart of New York City—blending Japanese craftsmanship with Brazilian soul in a lush, art-filled space designed for both elevated dining and lively social gatherings.
The menu, crafted by Chef Ricardo Cardona—a pioneer in Nuevo Latino cuisine with over 25 years of experience and a résumé that includes the New York Yankees and Marc Anthony—features a reimagined “Taste of Brazil” lineup. Signature dishes like Moqueca Peixa Branzino and Churrasco de Fraldinha highlight his bold, innovative approach, creating a vibrant culinary journey that celebrates the harmony of Japanese and Latin flavors, techniques, and cultures.
Mane Table Spread from Please Tell Me Images Courtesy @jameshuangphoto
🎶 Sip & Sway at Mané in Williamsburg at Please Tell Me
Another standout is Please Tell Me (749 Metropolitan Ave, a stylish HiFi bar in Williamsburg offering natural wines, inventive cocktails, and Brazilian-inspired bar bites from Mané, the culinary concept helmed by Brazilian Executive Chef David Sedycias (formerly of Momofuku and Le Bernardin). It’s an especially fitting pick for Brazil Week, with Brazil Tuesdays featuring a DJ lineup that nods to the country’s rich musical roots. Menu highlights include Feijão Tropeiro, Queijo Coalho, and a Maple Glazed Calabrese Sausage Burrito.
🌆 Experience Brazil at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City
As part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Festival, Brazil Week will feature a robust schedule in partnership with Brasil Summerfest. The programming includes live performances from genre-spanning Brazilian artists like Os Mutantes, Melly, Tulipa Ruiz, Anelis Assumpção, and Liniker, along with dance workshops, comedy nights, and family-friendly events.
The week also overlaps with the Person of the Year Awards Gala, hosted by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to strengthening ties between Brazil and the United States.
🛍️ Bring Brazil Home: Búzios Brazilian Market
If you’re inspired to take a piece of Brazil with you, head to Búzios Brazilian Market in Midtown, located at 17–19 West 45th Street, 8th Floor. A hidden gem among Brazilian expats and food lovers alike, the shop is stocked with authentic pantry staples, sweets, snacks, and specialty imports. They also offer nationwide shipping and local delivery, perfect for building your own Brazil-inspired feast at home.
Whether you're catching a concert under the stars, dancing to the rhythms of samba, indulging in regional flavors, or discovering exciting cross-cultural fusions, Brazil Week offers New Yorkers a rich opportunity to celebrate Brazilian culture in all its forms.
Stay tuned for more international spotlights and dining guides from around the city. 🇧🇷✨