"Thanks to the large Brazilian immigrant population here, Astoria has one of the highest concentrations of Brazilian restaurants in the city. That means an abundance of specialized spots whether they’re suco (juice) bars or grill houses – and friendly rivalries of loyalty among locals. Point Brazil is one of the top “kilo,” or by-the-pound, places in Astoria. The buffet bar has a substantial array of traditional fare – feijoada, oxtail stew, shredded collard greens – that gets churned out fast for solo diners on a lunch break, parents feeding their kids, and the gym bros stacking up on protein. Do not miss out on the barbecue corner next to the cashier counter. The juicy, salt-encrusted short ribs are extraordinary." - Caroline Shin, Paul Schrodt, Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
