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Brittos, bang on Goa's most popular Beach is a must try.  Sip on a nice cold beer {or whatever your poison maybe} while you are treated to a view of all the water sports along the shore. Their food is very good too. We would recommend trying out their Baked Crab, Butter Garlic Prawns or Squid, Prawns in Recheado masala... take a break...take a dip in the ocean and repeat the process all over again.
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Available only in, and all over  Goa, this "country liquor" is made from either coconut or the cashew apple, Going with the intent of this page, I recommend the cashew variant. 
Feni, much like other Goans, is pretty rough straight up, however, when mixed with Limca (lemon flavoured cola) transforms into a sweet, smooth and if I may say, very friendly drink (depending on the ratio of Feni to Limca), kinda like a Jack Daniels and Coke.
Again like many a Goan, it loves talking, telling every one around you of your recent (24 hours at times) association.  
Big Boss and Cashewlana are among the more famous brands available, and you'd be better off getting one of them, rather than the "best home made " Feni in Goa, which practically every Goan claims to know off (through his brother-in-law/uncle/neighbour) It's pretty clear that Feni is definitely not made at home, and that a Goan wouldn't leave is house if it really were.
However, if you still feel the need to sample some of the best home made feni, I know  of a place. (my cousin's neighbour). 

 
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Although almost everything on their menu is very good, there are a few items which you should not miss. Their Chicken Cafreal ( which is easily the best in Goa) and their Schinanios (Mussels). Florentine is very reasonably priced and has a relaxed atmosphere about it. Don't expect a fancy set up or ambiance but just good food and even better prices. 



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Economically priced local Goan cuisine. The crumb fried mussels, prawn curry and recheado fried Chonak (Perch) are some of the best you'll get in Goa. The lunch thali is quite sumptuous and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. 

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