🚀 go-pugleaf

Two weeks ago and friend and I wandered past the Samba Cafe,
7921 Norfolk Avenue, in Woodmont Triangle area of Bethesda.
While we were reading the menu in the window, the owner came
out and started chatting with us.  He invited us to come by
in a few days to watch the US-Brazil World Cup game.  We
did, and had a terrific time pigging out and cheering with
the rest of the Americans every time the Brazilian team
missed a goal.  (It was all we could hope to cheer for, and
it greatly amused the Brazilian crowd!)

The food is excellent.  All dishes are Brazilian, and come
in generous portions.  Entrees range between $10 and $15.  I
had the fejouada, which was--let me put it like this: I'm
getting hungry thinking about it right now.  The setting is
relaxed and comfortable; any attire from jeans on up would be
appropriate.  The owner and the staff are exceedingly
friendly and talkative.

No plans for the World Cup final on Sunday?  I'd recommend
going there.  Unless you want to stand at the bar,
reservations are probably a good idea :-).  The number's
301-657-2622.

--Mark Westling