About Us


Chef Graça Ribeiro dressed in traditional ‘Baiana’ clothing at
the Bite of Seattle, where we won "Best Entrée" and "Best Booth" awards

 

 

 

In 1994, Chef Graça Ribeiro arrived in Seattle from Salvador, Bahia inspired to create a restaurant modeled after her childhood experience in Salvador, Bahia. In 2001, along with business partner, Bryant Urban, and her husband, Antonio Ribeiro, they opened the doors of Tempero do Brasil.

 

At Tempero do Brasil, we pride ourselves on following traditional recipes from Brazil. Our mission is to consistently honor the customs of Brazil’s rich culture. Insisting on using house-made ingredients, our chefs prepare every sauce and dish from scratch. We focus on utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients to achieve the highest quality food possible.  We want our unique and distinctive Brazilian flavors to brighten up the Pacific Northwest.

 

 

Brazilian Culture -

 

The state of Bahia in the Brazilian northeast is a region of tropical temperatures, lush green hills, endless white beaches, and a rich and diverse culture. The city of Salvador, the five-hundred year old capital of Bahia, is famous throughout the world as the center of Afro-Brazilian culture.  

 

While many people have heard about or experienced Brazilian carnival -- the annual festival that shows the world the Brazilian people's fun-loving and eager participation in life -- there are many other aspects of Brazilian culture that may surprise you!

 

Brazilian music is best known for the Samba and Bossa Nova, but there are many other melodic and percussive forms.  Both modern jazz masters and pop musicians have incorporated aspects of Brazilian music, including artists ranging from Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to Sting and Michael Jackson.  On Thursdays and Saturdays you can hear live Brazilian music at Tempero do Brasil!

 

Most of all, Brazilian culture reflects the diverse and life-affirming spirit of the Brazilian people!  Learn more about Brazil and its culture -- we know you'll enjoy it!

 

 

 

 

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