Keyla Cooks

Next Sunday, August 25: I’ll be cooking for “Stay Longer” in one my favorite places in Pittsburgh: . All the details are in the flyer.

Great place + great music + great hosts + great energy and people = the party to be

Come grab a bite, listen to some great music, dance, and enjoy the vibes! See you there?

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Domingo que vem, dia 25 de agosto às 13hrs. Um evento fofo em um dos meus lugares favoritos da cidade música boa, comida, em um ambiente super acolhedor. Nos vemos lá?

Hey folks! I'd like to invite you for this great event being hosted by Community Kitchen Pittsburgh

This has been in the works since 2020, but then a pandemic happened... but now it's really happening!

The menu will have some favorites like Pão de Queijo, Yuca Fries and more (yes, there will be vegan options). And it's a gluten free menu!

All the proceeds will benefit the amazing programs CKP runs!

You don't want to miss it! Get your tickets before they are gone!

When: January 25
Time: 5:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guest-chef-dinner-with-chef-keyla-nogueira-tickets-772385815767

Our January Guest Chef is live !
Meet Keyla Nogueira offering an authentic Brazilian dinner !

Order your tickets on our eventbrite @ Community Kitchen Pittsburgh

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guest-chef-dinner-with-chef-keyla-nogueira-tickets-772385815767?aff=erelexpmlt

Hello beautiful people! (Texto em Português abaixo)

First of all I want to say 2 things:

1) thank you

Thank you for all the love I received these past few days although I understand many of you are sad with the recently news.

2) I’m not moving!

This past Monday we announced the closure of after an almost 5 year run. Thank you for the love throughout the years and now during this transition!

My son brought to my attention that the original post tried to communicate that I had plans of moving or that I had left Pittsburgh. That was not the intention. Sometimes bilingual brains don’t translate things very well 😬 plus all the anxiety to share such big news were the reason behind the confusion.

On this note, I’d like to say that I’m not leaving Pittsburgh. Just ending the activities at Casa after a challenging and beautiful journey, but it’s time for me to rest a little.

My cooking journey started about 4 years before Casa and this mamma is tired after almost 10 years nonstop. I’m very thankful for the experience and for having the opportunity to show Pittsburgh a different look into Brazilian food and share a little bit of my culture since I started my journey selling lunches to my co-workers back in the downtown corporate world. Later my work evolved to private dinners, catering and pop-up events and eventually Casa Brasil.

Thankful for for joining me in this ride, all of our staff that supported us throughout the years, our investors, community partners and family and friends and for the chance to cook for yinz. I don’t have a clue of how many gallons of Moqueca, feijoada or chicken stroganoff was made in this period, but I know for sure that I’ve given my best and put lots of love on each dish we prepared. So, for now I take a break, but not retiring from cooking. A couple of years ago I opened which is another way to represent here and that’s where my focus will be. Once again thank you and see you around!
Much love🤎

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Gente bonita, bora lá esclarecer algumas coisinhas.

Quero dizer duas coisinhas:
1) Muito obrigada!

Muito obrigada pelo carinho que recebi nos últimos dias ao anunciar o fechamento da Casa Brasil, apesar de saber que muitos ficaram tristes com a notícia.

2) Eu não estou de mudança!

Na última segunda-feira anunciamos o fechamento da após quase 5 anos de funcionamento. Obrigado por todo carinho ao longo dos anos e agora durante este período de transição!

Depois do post publicado, o Amyr (meu filho) chamou minha atenção para o fato de que a postagem original parecia que eu tinha planos de me mudar ou que havia saído de Pittsburgh. Essa não era a intenção. Às vezes, cérebros bilíngues não traduzem muito bem as coisas 😬 e junto com toda a ansiedade de compartilhar uma noticia tão importante acabou ficando confuso.

Então estou aqui para esclarecer que não estou deixando Pittsburgh. As atividades da Casa Brasil se encerram depois de uma jornada desafiadora e também muito bonita, mas é hora de descansar um pouco.

Minha jornada culinária começou cerca de 4 anos antes da Casa Brasil e esse corpitcho está cansada depois de quase 10 anos sem parar. Sou muito grata pela experiência e por ter a oportunidade de mostrar a Pittsburgh um olhar diferente sobre a nossa comida brasileira. E também por compartilhar um pouco da minha cultura desde da época que vendia marmitas meus colegas de trabalho no mundo corporativo do centro da cidade e mais tarde o meu trabalho evoluiu para jantares privados, catering e eventos pop-up e eventualmente Casa Brasil.

Grata pela parceria com por se juntar a mim neste capítulo. Gratidão à todos os nossos funcionários que nos apoiaram ao longo desses anos, nossos investidores, parceiros comunitários, familiares e amigos e pela chance de cozinhar para vocês.
Não faço ideia de quantos litros de moqueca, feijoada ou strogonoff de frango foram feitos nesse período, mas tenho certeza que dei o meu melhor e coloquei muito amor em cada prato que preparamos.

Quero deixar bem claro que vou desacelerar por um pouco, mas não estou me aposentando da cozinha.. Há quase 2 anos abri a que é mais uma forma de representar a aqui e na gringa é aí que vai estar o meu foco. Mais uma vez obrigado e nos vemos por aí 😉😘

Starts today! Começa hoje!

Semana da Consciência Negra na Casa Brasil

Black Consciousness Week

A week as a result of the work of my friend / and I to highlight a little more of Afro-Brazilian culture beyond food ✊🏾

➡️ Here is the line up of the first 3 events of the series.

Capoeira tonight 11/13 with

Talk about Quilombola women in Brasil tomorrow with (make sure you register for it)

Movie night on Wednesday of Mars One / Marte Um - Brasil’s best foreign movie nomination to the Oscars (make sure you register too!)

See you then!

Zumbi Vive! Zumbi is Alive!

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Semana da Consciência Negra at Casa Brasil starts tomorrow, Sunday - November 13 in partnership with

A variety of events to highlight Afro-Brazilian culture and history. Here are the first 4 events of the series!

Sunday is the kickoff of our week with a Roda de Capoeira w/ Association of Pittsburgh
Free / Family Event!

5-6pm at our Buteco!

Visit www.casa-Brasil.com/events for the full list of activities

Brazilian Groceries? I got you 🇧🇷🛒

Do you want to learn how to dance Samba? Stop by right next door

A in Pittsburgh!

Come visit us!

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Um pedacinho do Brasil em Pittsburgh 💚

Today, I took a quick trip to Clarion to visit and say hello to some old friends. A day off after a busy weekend and a beautiful fall day asked for a little road trip.

Cheers to the special people that cross our paths and open little or sometimes big doors. This is George Shirey, owner of Shirey True Value Hardware in Clarion for over 50years and my first boss in the US between 2007 and 2012.

A fun fact about the week he offered me a job I had just received my work permit and was eager to start working after a whole year waiting for immigration processing and it meant the world to me.

The beginning of a new life chapter in foreign lands is not an easy task, ask any new immigrant. Language barriers, professional and cultural adjustments, you name it. So, this was special to look back at this chapter of my journey since I arrived in this country 16 years ago! 🤍
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Hoje, fiz um passeio rápido para aproveitar a folga depois de um findi de muito trabalho! Fui visitar Clarion, onde morei por 6 anos antes de me mudar para Pittsburgh. O dia estava lindo e perfeito pra pegar a estrada.

Um salve para as pessoas queridas que cruzam nossos caminhos abrindo pequenas ou grandes portas. Esse senhorzinho é o George (os amigos da antiga já ouviram falar dele). Ele foi meu primeiro chefe aqui nos EUA lá em meados de 2007.

Quando ele me ofereceu a vaga de emprego eu havia acabado de receber a minha permissão para trabalhar e foi um momento muito especial pra mim.
Começar a vida em terras estrangeiras não é fácil, pergunte para qualquer imigrante recém chegado. Barreira da língua, profissionais, culturais entre outros.
Então hoje foi especial olhar para esse capítulo da minha vida nesses 16 anos vivendo na gringa. O tempo voa! 🤍

Guava Cheesecake 😍…. And it’s vegan and gluten free

Today We had the pleasure to cater an event for
Jay and I met a few years ago networking in an event for women in the food business here in Pittsburgh.

Since then both of us have grown into our crafts and do our share to bring our global flavors and spices to the city.

If you like Indian food, make sure you try one of her meal kits (I’m about to order my own soon!) and get on cooking!

Thanks for having us Jay!

40 anos atrás Dona Beatriz também conhecida como Dona Bia ou minha mãe no dia 31 de julho de 1982 😀resolveu usar as suas economias de empregada doméstica e ir atrás do sonho de ter o próprio negócio.

Assim nascia “Sorvetão”, uma sorveteria que através dos anos se transformou em doceria e um lugar de afeto e acolhimento para amigos e clientes da comunidade de Juquitiba, São Paulo. Parabéns mãe pela iniciativa, por toda sua garra, determinação e inspiração.

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40 years ago on July 31, 1982 Dona Beatriz aka Dona Bia aka my mom decided to invest all her savings that she had earned as a maid and to go after her dream of starting her own business.

And that’s how “Sorvetão/ Big Ice Cream” was born. What started as an ice cream shop developed to a candy shop and a welcoming space to the local community of Juquitiba in the state of São Paulo in Brasil. Congratulations mom for all your grit, determination and inspiration . Cheers to 40 more years! 🎉

Acredito que essa menina preta da esquerda não tinha noção da vida que estava por vir.
Mas tenho a certeza de que ela estava na missão de manter a criança dentro dela viva independente da idade.
Hoje essa menininha completou 39 anos contrariando as estáticas. Uma idade que muitas outras crianças negras não chegaram e nunca chegarão pelo simples fato de serem negras.

Ao comemorar a minha vinda à esse planeta não posso deixar de pensar na vida das 19 crianças que tiveram suas vidas e sonhos tirados delas essa semana. Quantas mais vidas serão necessárias pra entender que isso não deveria ser a norma? Triste demais!
Muito obrigada por todas as mensagens de aniversário, músicas, carinho e todo axé. Muito agradecida por ser rodeada de muita gente querida! ❤️ gratidão

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I don’t think this little black girl on the left had a clue of the life that was ahead of her.
But I’m certain that she was in a mission to keep her young spirit no matter how old she gets. Today, she turned 39 years old, fighting against the odds and statistics. An age that many other kids of her color never reached or will never reach just for being black.

As I celebrate my Earth Day, I cannot forget the
19 young souls that had their lives, hopes, and dreams taken away from them this week. How many more lives are needed for people to understand that there is something wrong with this picture? This is not right.

Thank you for all the birthday messages, videos, songs, love. I’m very lucky to be surrounded by love ❤️

Matching tonight w/ Lilly Abreu] for . 🖤🤍See you on June 24 ?
Lilly Abreu] thanks for all the vibes and ‘s buteco.
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Comida caseira please!

Home style cooking por favor!

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What a beautiful series! Highlighting some international flavors that enriches the food scene! 🍽🌍 Thanks Very Local Pittsburgh] Very Local] for the feature💚💛


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For Chef Keyla Nogueira (), chef and co-owner of Casa Brasil], cooking is a means of cultural preservation. Keyla grew up on a ranch in Juquitiba, a small town outside of São Paulo. Her family would harvest corn, beans, and yuca, an edible root that is a staple in South American cuisine.

Watch the story of Keyla and Casa Brasil], and get to know more chefs behind Pittsburgh's most beloved restaurants on the "Global Flavors" episode of What's On The Menu, now available to stream on Very Local]! Tap the link in our bio for more info!

Professor Silvio de Almeida! Que honra recebê-lo na e reencontra-lo depois de 20 anos.

Em meados de 2002 Silvio Almeida] e eu éramos bolsistas da antiga Afrobras na escola de inglês Alumni em São Paulo. Como uma forma de inclusão e empoderamento dos afro-brasileiros. E aqui estamos falando inglês como nunca e cada um brilhando à sua maneira 😊

E hoje nos reencontramos aqui na Casa Brasil devido à uma visita que ele fez aqui na Universidade de Pittsburgh para algumas palestras e compartilhar o legado de Luiz Gama!
Obrigada Silvio e volte sempre!
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What an honor to receive professor Silvio de Almeida at Casa Brasil tonight.

After 20 years Silvio Almeida] and I got to remember the old days when we were English students. Back in 2002 Silvio and I were scholarship recipients of inclusion program led by an extinct afro-Brazilian organization called Afrobras back in São Paulo. And today we got reunited at Casa Brasil after a few lectures he did at University of Pittsburgh and to spread the word about Luiz Gama’s legacy.
Thanks for the visit Silvio and come back soon!
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Brasil x Portugal aka the “Veggie Lovers” episode of Plate it, Pittsburgh! It’s live!
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Chef Elsa from and I went head to head in the kitchen after buying some goodies.

We had to create a full meal including dessert with the supplies we got at the

What did we cook? Well you will have to watch it!

You can watch the episode and the series on the app on Amazon Fire or Roku.

What a nice surprise! ❤️

Thank you Pittsburgh Today Live for the shoutout https://youtu.be/7NG3Y2mSnhM

Happy Women’s International Day! 💪🏾

Feliz Dia Internacional da Mulher! 💪🏾

Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: International Women's Day (March 8, 2022 Pt. 1) Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.

A few months back I did a very cool thing! I participated in “Plate it, Pittsburgh!” representing

A cooking reality show, what a nerve wrecking experience, but had fun at the same time.

Lots of local chefs doing their thing and representing their own way. 🍽

The first episode was released this past week and the episode which I participated in goes live on March 17!

How to watch? On the very local channel on Roku , Amazon Fire, Apple TV, or Android TV.

Thanks for the invitation and for this cute apron for my collection ❤️🍅

to 2018! ❤️❤️

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Me and my besties took over for a dinner for 7 couples with a surprise menu. My supper club life before

Fast forward to 2022 it’s time to do it again, but this time at Casa Brasil!

“Valentine’s Day In the Dark” - A Blindfold Dinner with a Secret Menu!

This time I’ll be cooking for 10 couples, preparing a very tasty and fun menu.

If you like a little adventure on your dining experience this dinner is for you!

Details are on my bio. Invite your favorite person and join me in a evening to explore your senses! ❤️🍽

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Feliz Natal! Merry Christmas!
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Eu faço comida de panelada sim! 🤎

Give me all the pots and a wooden spoon!

Casa Brasil -4.12.2021❤️

Feliz Aniversário 3 aninhos ❤️🎉 Trabalho pesado é sinônimo desses últimos três anos, gerenciar um restaurante durante uma pandemia talvez seja uma das coisas mais difíceis e surreais que já fizemos na vida. Mas felizes demais com nossas conquistas e com o que fazemos. Gratidão aos nossos clientes, familiares, amigos e funcionários por todo carinho e apoio durante essa jornada. Viva a culinária brasileira! 🍽🇧🇷

Happy Anniversary Casa Brasil! 3 years!!! Hard work became our last names in these past years, running a restaurant in a pandemic was probably one of the wildest things we’ve done in our lives, but happy to celebrate our 3rd anniversary and our accomplishments. A big thank you to our customers, family, friends, and our staff for all the love during this journey! Cheers to Brazilian cuisine 🍽🇧🇷

Parabéns! 🎉🎈

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A before the day is over but also just in time to remember the fun times recording a cooking demo mixing food and comedy with for 🍺

The beer fest starts tomorrow with lots of activities with the big day on Saturday! Get your tickets, have a great time and stop tent to grab some goodies!
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Just a few shots from the chef demo recording with for Barrel & Flow Fest happening this weekend.

Chef Keyla was joined by comedian Brittany Alexis for her segment and made a recipe that is super tasty and was also one of her father’s signature dishes: Costela na Cerveja aka Beer Braised Short Rib recipe .

She put her spin on it and instead of using regular beer, she used golden ale and made it into a recipe. 😍🍻🥩🍗🇧🇷

This was an exclusive recipe and will be live in the fest platform along with all the other chef collaborations.

The afternoon was just a preview of what to expect at the festival, lots of great people, great food, and beer of course!

For more information, tickets go to

Saúde!Cheers! 🍻

Congrats Kilimanjaro Flavour ! If you haven't tried her food you don't know what you are missing!
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A Mercearia chegou e está de portas abertas! 🇧🇷🛒🍍

No final de semana as portas da se abriram oficialmente!

Muita gente não sabe, mas nos últimos meses estava no processo de abrir um mercadinho brasileiro aqui em Pittsburgh.

Longa jornada de burocracias e licenças, mas feliz demais por estar com as portas abertas. Como todo comércio novo , vários ajustes a serem feitos. Mas por agora é hora de celebrar mais esse bebê que nasce!

Mais um cantinho pra celebrar em e espaço para nossa culinária com muitos outros sabores.

Gratidão à todos envolvidos no processo e que me ajudaram a chegar até aqui! Não tenho palavras para descrever todo o apoio recebido de longe e perto. Muito obrigada! ❤️

Siga a página da Mercearia aqui no face fique por dentro de tudo que está rolando e venham nos visitar! 💛💚💛💚
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Mercearia is here! 🇧🇷🛒🍍

Over the weekend the doors of Mercearia were officially opened to the public.

During the last few months I was in the process of opening a grocery store, and after a long wait of permits, paperwork, etc … Mercearia, Brazilian Mini Market is finally open! 🇧🇷🛒🍍

Another space to celebrate all things here in Pittsburgh and of course but this time in style

A big thank you to all that supported me on this journey. There are no words to describe the amount of love and help I received when I decided to embark on this new business venture . ❤️

Of course as a new baby lots of work to be done, but for now I celebrate! 🎉

Follow Mercearia’s page to be on the loop and plan a visit!
Mercearia is located on 4091 William Flynn Hwy, 15101. 💛💚💛💚

Muito obrigada por todo carinho no meu niver! ❤️

Obrigada pelas, mensagens, ligações, vídeos etc! Até fiz um acarajé para comemorar 🤤

Thank you everyone for the birthday love!

All the messages, calls, videos ❤️ I had a great one and even made Acarajé, one of my favorite meals (sorry folks this is not joining Casa Brasil’s menu, it was just me cooking and having fun at the house) 😉

I also had the chance to spend the afternoon at the checking out the Frida Kahlo exhibit which ends this weekend and it’s a must see.
Right next to it, there is the family portraits of the which was ❤️🔥
Cheers to the new cycle!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothering figures! 💐❤️

Feliz dia das mães para todas as figuras maternas ❤️💐

My mom got her passport in 2007 when she was 69 years old and since then she didn’t stop traveling until the pandemic hit.
During her last visit to Pittsburgh in 2019 she did a little bit of everything❤️ ....and some cooking of course!
Feliz dia das Mães mãe! Happy Mother’s Day Mom! and thanks for teaching me that’s is never too late to start doing things that you like! And also for teaching me how to make rice 🍚😊❤️ Te amo!

If you can, please consider supporting the Mitchell Family during these hard times. They lost everything in a house fire thankfully everyone is safe. ❤️

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Guia turística por um dia 📍🗺 ❤️

Let me guide you through Pittsburgh!

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Check out some recommendations to explore the Burgh, support local businesses and get to know a new cuisine!

[📸 credit: Post Gazette]

Thanks for the chance to be a tour guide for a day.

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Hear from Chef and Co-Owner of , Keyla Nogueira Cook [ ], as she guides you through her favorite things to do and see in Pittsburgh! 🍴 From museums and festivals to restaurants and shopping, Chef Keyla has you covered. Click the link in our bio to read more! [ 📸 ]