Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)
Moqueca is a beloved Brazilian seafood stew that reflects the country’s rich culinary heritage and the vibrant flavors of Bahia. Gently simmered in a fragrant broth of coconut milk, dendê...
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All posts by Chef Victor Vasconcellos
Chef Victor Vasconcellos is the Executive Chef of Berimbau Brazilian Table in New York City, where he showcases the remarkable diversity of Brazilian cuisine beyond the familiar world of churrascarias and rodÃzios. Born in São Paulo and influenced by his family’s roots in Minas Gerais, he draws inspiration from regional traditions across Brazil, particularly the cuisines of the Northeast and the Amazon. Through dishes such as moqueca, feijoada, and pão de queijo, Chef Vasconcellos brings authentic Brazilian flavors, ingredients, and hospitality to New York diners.
Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
When we asked Victor Vasconcellos, Executive Chef at Berimbau Brazilian Table in New York City, what every visitor to Brazil should try at least once, his answer came without hesitation:...