Grand Opening of Brasilina, a New Brazilian Restaurant, to be Held on 12/4

Brasilina, a new family-owned restaurant serving contemporary Brazilian cuisine, will have its grand opening on Sunday, December 4th. The gorgeous Hell's Kitchen space at 836 Ninth Ave. at 55th St. will double as a cafe during the day, serving Brazilian coffee and light lunches and at night as a full service restaurant. Brunch will be available on the weekends.

Although the grand opening is December 4th, the restaurant is quietly doing business now, getting its rhythm in step between the kitchen and the wait staff by serving friends/family, walk in clientele with limited reservations taken.

A former boutique operator from Brazil, Silvanei Silveira owns Brasilina with her two children Daniel and Mariana. The children wear many hats as well: Daniel doubles as manager and executive bartender, making the venue's signature, delightful <and potent> caipirinhas while Mariana is executive chef, a Culinary Institute graduate, serving up such traditional fare as yucca gnocchi with beef jerky sauce and lamb chops with quinoa couscous.

As designed by Silvanei and Daniel, Brasilina has a warm, rustic feel: the space has hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and is adorned with charming curios and candles. Soft, inviting colors round out the ambience.

Brasilina is open 7 days a week from 4PM <Happy Hour> to Midnight. In addition to lunch <begining December 5th> and dinner, Brasilina is idyllic for a late night cocktail and light snack in the space's large bar area. The number for reservations is 212-969-9970.