Manhattan Food & Drinks: Vitória gains a new contemporary gastronomic hub

Located in Enseada do Suá, the restaurant brings a cosmopolitan air to the capital, operating from Tuesday to Sunday, with a diverse menu that pleases all palates

Imagine experiencing cosmopolitan cuisine inspired by New York without leaving Vitória? This is the proposal of Manhattan Food & Drinks, a newly inaugurated spot in Enseada do Suá, on the bustling Avenida José Alexandre Buaiz, featuring special décor reminiscent of New York's top restaurants, and a diverse menu ranging from appetizers to individual and shareable dishes, including various starters, pasta, risottos, assorted cuts of meat, and, of course, classic and signature drinks. Co-owner of Manhattan Food & Drinks, Danilo Zouain explains that the space aims to be a meeting point for friends, whether for a happy hour after work or for the whole family. "And I’ll give you a spoiler. We are already studying the possibility of opening for breakfast soon with a vast buffet, and for lunch every day of the week with a varied self-service," the businessman shares. Currently, the restaurant operates from Tuesday to Saturday, from 5 PM to 11:30 PM, and on Sundays, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Diverse Gastronomy The contemporary explosion of flavors at Manhattan Food & Drinks begins with the appetizers. From traditional fries with filet to carpaccio, the options are quite varied. Special highlights include the shrimp cocktail, a well-filled glass of panko-breaded VG shrimp with a special chef's sauce, the special pork knuckle, a kilo of pork knuckle served with citrus and lightly spiced mayonnaise and smoked barbecue, as well as codfish cakes, pastries, and much more! [caption id="attachment_45530" align="alignleft" width="200"] Pork Knuckle Manhattan When it comes to shareable dishes, the house's best seller is the imported special picanha. Of Australian origin, it is cooked on a grill, accompanied by grilled vegetables and serves two people. A showcase of tenderness and flavor! Other suggestions include chicken and mignon parmegiana, fish fillet with shrimp sauce, and the succulent Manhattan Ribs, an Angus rib with the chef's special seasoning that undergoes a 12-hour cooking process in a special oven, served with cassava in butter, egg farofa, and vinaigrette. [caption id="attachment_45532" align="alignright" width="200"] Spaghetti Al Mare For individual dishes, options range from pasta to risottos and salads. Special mention goes to the Spaghetti Al Mare with VG shrimp, octopus, squid, and sururu, Salmond Della Sicilia, a fettuccine with limoncello and grilled salmon, and the Leek Risotto with filet mignon. Are you a vegetarian? Don’t worry, the menu also includes meat-free options. This includes the vegetarian risotto made with zucchini and confit tomatoes, and the trio of mushrooms risotto made with shiitake, shimeji, and funghi. Mouthwatering! [caption id="attachment_45533" align="alignleft" width="200"] Trifunghi Risotto For burger fans, the house also offers the Chicken Manhattan, the Beef Manhattan, and the Bacon Manhattan. All served with fries and the house's special mayonnaise. And if you’re craving something sweet? There are desserts too! Options include pear in wine served with curd and a touch of saffron, gran gateau, and the house's chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream, jelly, and sweet crumb. How about a Happy Hour? [caption id="attachment_45535" align="alignright" width="200"] Classic Drinks If you’re one of those who can’t resist a good traditional Happy Hour after work, Manhattan has created attractive options for “the happiest hour” of the day. From Tuesday to Friday, from 5 PM to 8 PM, there’s a double shot of selected drinks (caipirinha, tropical gin, aperol spritz, and gin and tonic) and very cold Amstel draft beer for just R$ 8.90. To top it off, just some live music, right?! On Thursdays and Fridays, from 6 PM to 10 PM, the house invites artists from the local music scene to liven up the nights in the space. Signature and Traditional Drinks In addition to a vast menu with gastronomic options for all palates, the house also features various drink suggestions. Besides traditional drinks like clericot, aperol spritz, dry martini, and cosmopolitan – the true representation of the contemporary New York lifestyle – the audience can also enjoy three signature creations: the Perfect Manhattan (Bourbon whiskey, red vermouth, rose vermouth, and aromatic bitters), the Supreme Strawberry (Ice cream, absolut, squeezed lemon, fresh strawberry, monin strawberry), and the Manhattan (Absolut, rose gin, cranberry, and squeezed lemon). Other classics like Fitzgerald, Margarita, Negroni, and Moscow Mule also make up the drink menu. For those who don’t drink alcohol, the house has also included delicious non-alcoholic drink options like the Frutilla (Strawberry puree, lemon juice, red fruit syrup, and passion fruit foam), the Almost Pink Lemonade (Red fruit syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and tonic water), and the Citron Melon (Melon puree, green apple syrup, grapefruit juice, and ginger foam). Wine to Pair And for wine lovers at any time of the year, Manhattan also offers various labels, from Brazilian to European wines such as Portuguese and Italian, as well as the appreciated Chilean and Argentine wines. The same goes for sparkling wines, which have a special place on the menu. Manhattan Food & Drinks Address: Rua José Alexandre Buaiz, 230, Enseada do Suá - Vitória Operating Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 5 PM to 11:30 PM, Sunday, from 11 AM to 5 PM Instagram: @manhattan.vix Photo credit: Rafael Souza