Jun 29 2007
Circus – Fine Brazilian Cuisine in New York City
Looking for a new place to dine? We recommend Circus, a Brazilian restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (132 E 61st Street, between Lexington & Park avenues; Tel. 212-223-2965), this charming restaurant delivers your taste buds an exotic treat if your up to the challenge. The service staff is friendly and attentive, offering great suggestions for those unfamiliar with Brazilian fare.
Following a warm reception, we were served warm bread with herbed butter. For appetizers, we enjoyed the CASQUINHA DE SIRI, a lightly warmed Peekytoe crab with a lime, coconut and chive emulsion, and the RABADA, a form of Shepard’s pie made with layers of braised oxtail and yucca puree, avocado and cilantro dressing. Main course were excellent and included the MUQUECA DE CAMARÅO, jumbo shrimp gently braised in coconut milk, tomatoes, lemongrass and coriander and the PICADINHO, diced beef sirloin, sautéed rosemary scented baby bananas, rice and a poached egg. For drinks, we had tasty CAIPIRIHNAS, a traditional cocktail made with lime, Cachaca and sugar over ice. They were so good, we ordered a second. Overall, Circus deserves a second visit. We hope you enjoy the experience too.
