Dave Liao

Review of FAVELA CUBANA

Their Brazilian shrimp stew is a must try. Their t...

Their Brazilian shrimp stew is a must try. Their take on "camarao a balana" is a melodic treat, made with coconut milk, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, and onions. And shrimp. Afraid of spices? It's not that bad[1].

If any of that sounds awful, weep at what you're missing. In fact, wallow in your sorrows at Favela's happy hour: it runs until 7pm[2]. Don't drink? Maybe their $1 oyster and clams happy hour special will keep you busy.

Find it hard to keep your foot tapping once you hear a good beat? Tuesday nights are salsa nights.

It's easy to overlook this Greenwich Village restaurant, but hard to forget.

[1] Yes, I've said that I'm dead inside. But even if your taste buds are capsaicinally-challenged, trust me on this one.
[2] What's the deal with places with happy hours that end at 6pm?