It’s one of those Hell’s kitchen's establishments that continue to exist on its ethnic appeal; cheap happy hour drinks and outdoor seating. Doubtful a foodie goes out of his/ her way to seek out Bossa Nova Brazil's food. Overly salted, muddy rice texture and overcooked cod in its Seafood Paella. Shouldn't paella be served on paella pan? Plated on a dull white flatware—stripping away the intensity and excitement of the dish.
Can one go wrong with empanadas? Yes. Regrettably ordered three beef empanadas that resemble frozen supermarket ones. Dismayed that not a single garnish was used to accompany those lonely patties—no embellishments whatsoever, nothing. The flavor was exactly how it looked: boring. Perhaps one thing that was worth mentioning in a better note was the Brazilian sausage served with yucca. Fried crispy yucca cut into neatly tapered torpedoes; shockingly tender in the inside served with bite size sausages.
If you’re meeting a meaningless date and in the mood for some $5 dollar happy hour 'Brazilian cocktails,' this is your place. Dine al fresco, people watch and hopefully not look tacky.
Bossa Nova Brazil 772 Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-5008
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Friday, July 17, 2009
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