Ipanema

Can't swing a last-minute trip to Brazil this summer? A dinner res at the resurrected Ipanema restaurant is pretty much the next best thing. Inspired by the original Ipanema, which opened in 1979 and served as a staple of Manhattan's Little Brazil neighborhood, the buzzy new spot spotlights Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine in a stylish, upscale atmosphere. Starting August 1st, you can indulge in a three-course dinner featuring pork belly, mussels, and strip steak for just $60.

Ipanema, 3 W 36th St.

[Photo by Melissa Hom courtesy Ipanema]

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