Andy wrote:
> Janet,
>
> I saw that done on a food TV show!!!
>
> I would be as round as an elephant after a day! Two, tops!! ))
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
>


Andy, it is such a fun dining experience. There is so much to choose
from, you have to be selective. Each gaucho who walks by, is carrying a
sizzling sword full of meat; filet mignon, leg of lamb, chicken hearts,
shrimp. They will bring around a platter of salmon They also fill the
table with other foods like salads, fried potatoes, polenta, black
beans, yucca, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms, a variety of
sauces, bread.


They may call them a churrasco, rodizio, Brazilian steakhouse. I would
check for a "Brazil steakhouse" and see what you find. When I was in
Brazil, they called it a Brasil BBQ. It was just like the ones that are
here. I went to a couple in Houston and to one in Miami. You pay one
price, but it is all you can eat. A great place to take a date.


Becca

Becca said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Janet,
>>
>> I saw that done on a food TV show!!!
>>
>> I would be as round as an elephant after a day! Two, tops!! ))
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>>
>
>
> Andy, it is such a fun dining experience. There is so much to choose
> from, you have to be selective. Each gaucho who walks by, is carrying a
> sizzling sword full of meat; filet mignon, leg of lamb, chicken hearts,
> shrimp. They will bring around a platter of salmon They also fill the
> table with other foods like salads, fried potatoes, polenta, black
> beans, yucca, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms, a variety of
> sauces, bread.
>
>
> They may call them a churrasco, rodizio, Brazilian steakhouse. I would
> check for a "Brazil steakhouse" and see what you find. When I was in
> Brazil, they called it a Brasil BBQ. It was just like the ones that are
> here. I went to a couple in Houston and to one in Miami. You pay one
> price, but it is all you can eat. A great place to take a date.
>
>
> Becca


Becca,

I found a "Fogo de Chão" in Philadelphia!!!
http://www.fogodechao.com/locations/Philadelphia.htm

Looks like a real nice upscale place. Better dust off my suit and tie.

This could be the start of something really, really, really, really bad!

Thanks!

Best,

Andy
--
Eat first, talk later.

Andy wrote:
> Becca,
>
> I found a "Fogo de Chão" in Philadelphia!!!
> http://www.fogodechao.com/locations/Philadelphia.htm
>
> Looks like a real nice upscale place. Better dust off my suit and tie.
>
> This could be the start of something really, really, really, really bad!


There is a Fogo de Chão location in Houston. The food was pretty good,
I love their fried plantains. You can dress up, or not. I have been
there with 8 people for a birthday party and in Florida we had a bon
voyage dinner with 135 people. We dressed fairly casually. Their food
cooks on an enormous rotisserie, so you can see the meat cooking. It is
interesting to watch and oodles of fun. Their lunch prices are less
expensive but I have not been there for lunch, yet.


Also, when they bring the meat to the table, you can eyeball the meat
and choose a piece that suits the way you like it cooked; rare, medium,
well done.


Becca

Becca said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Becca,
>>
>> I found a "Fogo de Chão" in Philadelphia!!!
>> http://www.fogodechao.com/locations/Philadelphia.htm
>>
>> Looks like a real nice upscale place. Better dust off my suit and tie.
>>
>> This could be the start of something really, really, really, really
>> bad!
>
>
> There is a Fogo de Chão location in Houston. The food was pretty good,
> I love their fried plantains. You can dress up, or not. I have been
> there with 8 people for a birthday party and in Florida we had a bon
> voyage dinner with 135 people. We dressed fairly casually. Their food
> cooks on an enormous rotisserie, so you can see the meat cooking. It is
> interesting to watch and oodles of fun. Their lunch prices are less
> expensive but I have not been there for lunch, yet.
>
>
> Also, when they bring the meat to the table, you can eyeball the meat
> and choose a piece that suits the way you like it cooked; rare, medium,
> well done.
>
>
> Becca


Becca,

A couple questions?

Speaking of doneness, are the gaucho chefs adept at cutting a serving from
the middle of the sword? I guessed they just serve the lowest on the sword
portion.

Looking over the menu, they show 15 different sworded meats. I watched the
various named meats they serve. Is there a shortcut to get what you want
quickly? I know barking out loud is out of the question. Something like
putting a playing card with a meat's picture or name on it next to the
disk?

Thanks again!

Best,

Andy
--
Eat first, talk later.

Andy wrote:
> Becca,
>
> A couple questions?
>
> Speaking of doneness, are the gaucho chefs adept at cutting a serving from
> the middle of the sword? I guessed they just serve the lowest on the sword
> portion.
>
> Looking over the menu, they show 15 different sworded meats. I watched the
> various named meats they serve. Is there a shortcut to get what you want
> quickly? I know barking out loud is out of the question. Something like
> putting a playing card with a meat's picture or name on it next to the
> disk?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
>

He will put the meat on a platter, and cut the meat until you find a
piece that is done to your liking. He will serve everyone at your table,
then the meat goes back on the skewer and he serves the next table.


The meat cooks on rotisseries and when the meat is ready, they bring it
around. A couple of gauchos are serving meat simultaneously, walking
from table to table. If you are in a hurry, ask them for the meat you
would like and they will bring it out as soon as possible.


Becca