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Come to Brazil
Publication: The Works in Progress Newsletter
Author: Works in Progress
Source published: 20/10/2026, 13:21:04 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 14:38:29 UTC
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Briefings
Tyler Cowen argues Brazil is a top-tier destination for food, citing its status as the best beef-producing nation in the Americas, its high agricultural productivity, and its large Japanese and Italian diasporas. The author shares personal dining experiences in São Paulo, noting that Brazilian cuisine offers diverse regional specialties like Minas Gerais pork and beans, Amazonian river fish, and unique desserts, though some regional dishes may be overcooked or heavy. The article highlights that while Brazilian restaurants are affordable compared to Western capitals, they maintain high standards of decor and service.
Key points
- Brazil produces the best beef in the Americas, with the author stating two of the top three finest steak meals were in southern Brazil.
- Brazil has a large Japanese diaspora of approximately two million citizens, making it a top destination for Japanese cuisine after Japan itself.
Context
The article is from Issue 26 of a publication dated October 2026. It argues that Brazil represents a significant underdiscovered frontier for top-tier food, combining fertile land, high agricultural productivity, and short supply chains to produce fresh, abundant foodstuffs. The author emphasizes that Brazil's food sector has integrated technology to achieve yields approaching or exceeding those of the United States, despite the country's lower overall economic status.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the author's personal travel experiences and observations across various Brazilian regions. Specific figures for the Japanese diaspora are estimated at two million, with no exact count provided. The article does not contain data on the total volume of food production, export statistics, or specific nutritional values of Brazilian dishes.
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