"Eating a big plate of lamb chops with rice and feijoada for lunch might require an afternoon espresso run to stay awake, but you won’t be complaining if you get the chops from Cafe Brasil. This Brazilian spot is a Culver institution that’s fed the neighborhood for three decades. In addition to excellent grilled meat combos, expect great pasteis: these fried, puffed-up empanadas are available in a handful of variations, but our favorite is the mixto that oozes with ground beef and molten cheese." - nikko duren, brant cox