"In the D.C. area, Silver Spring’s Brazilian Place is about as close to Brazil as it gets. Its spot-on caipirinha runs $14. While many opt for full-service, this Wheaton standby embraces the kilograma buffet found everywhere in Brazil. They also have Brazilian cheeseburgers known as X-Tudo, which translates to “cheese everything.” Expect everything from sirloin to fried eggs and potato chips on top for about $10." - John Besche, Tierney Plumb