It's long had a strong, if unheralded, presence in New Orleans. But the city had not known a restaurant quite like Alma until chef Melissa Araujo first opened her first location in the Bywater.

This is Alma, sister of Pibe, mascot of the Copa América Brasil 2021, and who is described as a strong, brave, sociable, fun and passionate character. Alma will be accompanying the fans in the ...