iara is a Brazilian open-kitchen restaurant on Manhattan's Lower East Side, inspired by the Amazon. Chef-owner Vitor Mendes is a 2025 StarChefs NYC Rising Star and was formerly chef de cuisine at Theodora.

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October 15, 2026
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iara is a Brazilian open-kitchen restaurant on Manhattan's Lower East Side, inspired by the Amazon. Chef-owner Vitor Mendes is a 2025 StarChefs NYC Rising Star and was formerly chef de cuisine at Theodora.