Essencial da Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

With a diverse musical programme, lively crowd and good food, Essencial da Lapa  is gaining a reputation as one of this party neighborhood s best live music venues. From Tuesday to Thursday, fans of jazz, blues and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) gather here to hear immaculate renderings of classic tunes, while the weekends are dedicated to all things samba. The dishes here are simple, traditional and very good value—try the mistura essencial, which combines sun-dried meat, yucca, grilled cheese and sausage, and for such a low cost, is enough to serve up to four people. Lighter bites include fried fish with tartar sauce. - Lucy Bryson

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