The Grill from Ipanema on Columbia Road

Right outside the social pandemonium of Adams Morgan you can find The Grill from Ipanema, a creatively named Brazilian restaurant and bar. There I tried my first bottle of Nova Schin beer, which is brewed in Brazil, and a Caipirissima, a cocktail that tastes a lot like a mojito without the mint. The beer was tasty and the Caipirissma was tastier, especially in the restaurant's friendly, attractive, and comfortable atmosphere.

In culinary-speak, Brazilian is a code word for lots of meat, and with my semi-vegetarian diet I never thought a Brazilian restaurant offered much for me. I still haven't eaten at The Grill from Ipanema, but the menu promises a delicious seafood dinner and I'll be back to enjoy it.