Even if you have limited experience with Brazilian culture, we know that you'll be fascinated by the introduction you'll get as you dine at Tempero do Brasil!

Tempero do Brasil recreates in its cuisine the tastes and spirit of Bahia, Brazil.  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 Tuesdays and Sundays 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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