On March 28, sambista Diego Domingues performs at Boteco Capadócia as Juca serves his celebrated organic red bean feijoada from Minas Gerais.
Rio de Janeiro’s suburban samba scene wraps up Women’s Month with a feast. On Saturday, March 28, the Feijoada do Juca kicks off its 2026 season at Boteco Capadócia, in the Marechal Hermes neighborhood in Rio’s North Zone. Starting at 12:30 p.m., sambista Diego Domingues and his band take over the afternoon with a set designed to move audiences of every age.
A sambista honored at Rio’s Temple of Samba
Diego Domingues is a born-and-bred Rio musician, singer, and songwriter who built his craft at legendary samba gatherings like Pagode da Tia Doca and Beco do Rato. His talent earned him a formal tribute at Cacique de Ramos — widely regarded as the “Temple of Samba” — where he received a certificate recognizing him as a true sambista.
A musical protégé of celebrated singer-songwriter Marquinho Sathan, Diego has shared stages with iconic Brazilian acts including Raça Negra, Bom Gosto, Revelação, Mumuzinho, and Délcio Luiz. A multi-instrumentalist since the age of 16, he plays cavaquinho, banjo, and percussion with equal fluency.
The expectation is a lively Saturday afternoon, still celebrating Women’s Month, marked by suburban samba right in the heart of our city. It will be an engaging set in a festive atmosphere — a day full of hits, emotion, and real connection with the audience.
The organic red bean traveling from Minas Gerais
The culinary centerpiece is a red bean feijoada made with organic beans sourced directly from a farm in Minas Gerais — grown without synthetic chemicals and free from harmful residues. The recipe belongs to Felipe Chaves, known as Juca, a neighborhood native with over 35 years of experience in hospitality, from waiter to maître d’, always driven by a passion for food.
It was his daughter-in-law Juliana who introduced him to this high-quality red bean variety. That meeting of ingredients and inspiration gave birth to the event. Served as an all-you-can-eat buffet, the feijoada is designed to bring people together around a table — exactly as comfort food should.
Not long ago, my daughter-in-law Juliana introduced me to a high-quality red bean that comes straight from a farm in Minas Gerais. It’s organic, grown without synthetic chemicals. That’s when the idea came to me: propose a Saturday afternoon of samba and red bean feijoada to the owner of Capadócia.
Centuries of tradition on a single plate
The red bean has deep roots in South America — cultivated for millennia in regions like Peru, Argentina, and Mexico. In Brazil, it became a cornerstone of Minas Gerais food culture, especially in the Zona da Mata and Campo das Vertentes regions. Its use dates back to 18th-century tropeiros, cattle-driving travelers who needed durable provisions on long journeys.
Brazilian feijoada itself, most likely rooted in the era of slavery and adapted from European meat stews, became popular in Rio de Janeiro. Juca respects that tradition while embracing a flavorful variation: “It’s a dish that sparks togetherness — perfect for gathering family and friends. My intention is for this event to become a monthly meeting point,” he says.
A community event with professional production
The event is produced by Gleyci Oliva and co-organized by Luan Augusto, Juca’s son. Boteco Capadócia holds up to 150 guests in a welcoming, safe environment with ice-cold beer and a diverse, family-friendly crowd.
Event Info
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Performance: Samba circle with Diego Domingues and band
- Venue: Boteco Capadócia — Rua Carolina Machado, 2044, Marechal Hermes, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
- Ticket: R$ 60 (samba + feijoada)
- Entry without feijoada: R$ 15
- Capacity: 150 people
- Contact/production: (21) 997200196
- Instagram: @feijoadadojuca and @diegodominguesoficial
Photo: Press release
