MINAS CARNE
Guests may not expect much upon entering Osbourne Street’s Brazilian BBQ, Minas Carne, though they will quickly realize that the food far surpasses the humble deli-like décor.
To the right of the restaurant, fresh slabs of carved meat shine their brilliant reds through a large glass deli case, but the real attraction is what sits in the steam table just beside it.
The lunch spread consists of a well- balanced variety of stewed meats, vegetables and starches to be enjoyed together on one plate where all dishes can mingle in a colorful marriage of flavor and texture.
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While you will find the typically South American items such as the sweet and greasy fried plantains, what sets this specific cuisine apart is the unique preparation of their other featured vegetables. Squash is braised with garlic and salt (this side should not be overlooked,) thick slabs of eggplant are breaded and fried and raw collard greens are thinly sliced and lightly dressed in olive oil and citrus serving the option of a cool, airy crunch to break the heaviness of the meal.
The Brazilin spaghetti topped with slices of hard boiled egg seemed to be a popular choice of the regular patrons, among them families, natives and students. Minas also offers a variety of Brazilian sodas and breads to help complete the diners’ "out-of-country" experience.
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While you will find the typically South American items such as the sweet and greasy fried plantains, what sets this specific cuisine apart is the unique preparation of their other featured vegetables. Squash is braised with garlic and salt (this side should not be overlooked,) thick slabs of eggplant are breaded and fried and raw collard greens are thinly sliced and lightly dressed in olive oil and citrus serving the option of a cool, airy crunch to break the heaviness of the meal.
The Brazilin spaghetti topped with slices of hard boiled egg seemed to be a popular choice of the regular patrons, among them families, natives and students. Minas also offers a variety of Brazilian sodas and breads to help complete the diners’ "out-of-country" experience.
Minas Gerais, the region of inspiration behind Minas Carne, is a large state located in the Southeast of Brazil. The region is known not only for its many cities and large rivers, but also for its fertile farm lands that allow for the extensive production of coffee, milk, cheese. Most importantly, for our intents and purposes, they are known for their local vegetables and their preparations of coal or wood fired meats.
The Minas Carne buffet, at $5.00 a pound, does not disappoint the Brazilian tradition. Their bacon-wrapped chicken breast and BBQ beef short ribs each holding true to the rich, smoky asado flavor, come highly recommended. For those who dare explore they offer the Brazilian favorite, Caracas De Frango, or chicken hearts.
These tiny kidney bean- sized pieces of meat boast a texture much like chicken and the flavor of a piece of dark meat, though the especially irony after taste reminds us that we are in fact eating a vital organ.
Play- it -safe or dive right in, whichever way you choose to enjoy the cuisine of Minas Carne, after eating a spread from this authentic eatery, you will surely be ready for a nap. A heavy yet tasty cuisine, Brazilian food is a treat to be enjoyed by everyone.
36 Osborne Street Danbury, CT 06810
#(203) 797-9800
36 Osborne Street Danbury, CT 06810
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