This simple but charming house serves celebrated dishes of both Afro-Brazilian and African origin. West African specialties such as filet mignon with strips of ginger and pureed yam rub shoulders with bobo de camarao, a shrimp and manioc stew from the northeastern state of Bahia. Open Wednesday-Friday for dinner only, Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for lunch only. Reservations recommended. $$$. MasterCard only. Rua Arnaldo Quintele 94, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Phone 21-2541-9387.
