Local flavors
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3 places picked to eat in Lençóis.
A restaurant on Avenida Rui Barbosa, downtown, where chef Deborah Doitschinoff combines Thai influences with Brazilian cooking and regional ingredients, with the kitchen in full view of the dining room. It follows the slow food approach and suits travelers who want an unhurried meal after the trails.
A small, simple restaurant on Rua da Baderna, downtown, run by two sisters who serve home cooking with Chapada Diamantina flavors. The menu includes shrimp moqueca (stew), jackfruit moqueca and carne de sol (sun-dried beef), and the place suits travelers who want to try regional food in a casual setting.
A bistro and café on Rua Miguel Calmon, downtown, run by chef Ana Botelho and barista Túlio Saraiva, using regional ingredients. Among the dishes mentioned are smoked-meat risotto, crepes with smoked meat and jackfruit, and the coffee caipirinha, an option for lunch, dinner or a coffee break.
