The secret to Ipanema’s success is its overachieving kitchen in an unassuming cellar. Vegetables, beans and grains are lovingly coaxed into dishes both cheerful and satisfying, even on student budgets. Live music and an amped-up bar crowd cap off a distinctly original vibe.
213-0190
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Second Place: Fresca on Addison
Third Place: 821 Café