There's nothing dainty about an acarajé (ah-cah-rah-zhay; Saturday only; comped). This overstuffed black-eyed-pea fritter partakes generously of palm oil, a culinary connection to its West African heritage. You should've seen my fingers after.
See also my profile of Point Brazil on Culinary Backstreets, the accompanying photo album (from the days of indoor dining, someday to return, one hopes), and my review in The New York Times.
Point Brazil
3801 31st Ave. (at 38th St.), Astoria, Queens
718-278-1934
www.PointBrazilRestaurant.com
