Parade of Meat
Ya gotta love that. Let's say that again: parade of meat. It's how the website describes the experience.
We went to Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian churrascaria (steakhouse) in downtown DC. X got there before me and was very surprised to find a dozen white roses waiting for her in a pretty vase. Since we were too busy to do this on Wednesday, this was our Valentine's Day. It’s how I roll, baby.
Deco - Nicely done. Very good taste. Not the typical "trying-too-hard" I see in DC
Staff - Extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. You felt like everyone was each others' cousin, brother, etc. The manager really helped me by arranging the flowers and checking on us. All very short notice of the reservation I made, too. Impeccable service.
Food - Wow. No really... wow. It's essentially a parade of meat and a large buffet that's very well done. Think of high end presentations with the carving station, but the carving station comes to you. Over & over & over. The Gaúchos come to your table, and serve these slices of heaven until you tell them to stop. With all types of meat. Lots of food? Yes. But wait, there's more. There are a few sides they bring, too: mashed potatoes, fried bananas, and the best cornbread I ever had. Another nice touch is that the Gaúchos cook their meats that they are carving for you and are not "just" waiters. Drinks. She had a red wine that went well with everything, but I don't remember which one. I had their version of a mojito that was too strong. And for dessert? There was one particular meat, ancho (ribeye?), that was good enough for me to be dessert. I wish I "discovered" this in the beginning rather than the end. The Gaúcho told me all he added was seasalt. But we still had dessert. Hot chocolate cake and vanilla bean ice cream with hot melted chocolate drizzled over everything accompanied by strawberries.
Would I go again - Most certainly. I highly recommend this place. Vegans, beware. Although there is enough for you weirdoes, too. Valet parking available for $5 or $6. Downtown DC across the street from the Old Post Office, a block away from ESPN Zone, and couple blocks from Metro Center. Bring a fat wallet, too. ;-)
Pics to come. Bad quality, since they were taken from my phone.
We went to Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian churrascaria (steakhouse) in downtown DC. X got there before me and was very surprised to find a dozen white roses waiting for her in a pretty vase. Since we were too busy to do this on Wednesday, this was our Valentine's Day. It’s how I roll, baby.
Deco - Nicely done. Very good taste. Not the typical "trying-too-hard" I see in DC
Staff - Extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. You felt like everyone was each others' cousin, brother, etc. The manager really helped me by arranging the flowers and checking on us. All very short notice of the reservation I made, too. Impeccable service.
Food - Wow. No really... wow. It's essentially a parade of meat and a large buffet that's very well done. Think of high end presentations with the carving station, but the carving station comes to you. Over & over & over. The Gaúchos come to your table, and serve these slices of heaven until you tell them to stop. With all types of meat. Lots of food? Yes. But wait, there's more. There are a few sides they bring, too: mashed potatoes, fried bananas, and the best cornbread I ever had. Another nice touch is that the Gaúchos cook their meats that they are carving for you and are not "just" waiters. Drinks. She had a red wine that went well with everything, but I don't remember which one. I had their version of a mojito that was too strong. And for dessert? There was one particular meat, ancho (ribeye?), that was good enough for me to be dessert. I wish I "discovered" this in the beginning rather than the end. The Gaúcho told me all he added was seasalt. But we still had dessert. Hot chocolate cake and vanilla bean ice cream with hot melted chocolate drizzled over everything accompanied by strawberries.
Would I go again - Most certainly. I highly recommend this place. Vegans, beware. Although there is enough for you weirdoes, too. Valet parking available for $5 or $6. Downtown DC across the street from the Old Post Office, a block away from ESPN Zone, and couple blocks from Metro Center. Bring a fat wallet, too. ;-)
Pics to come. Bad quality, since they were taken from my phone.
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Finally, here are some pictures from the feast. Warning - they are grainy, like images from a 1970s porn, since they are from my phone. And it was dark.
Gaucho with rack of chickens. Very tasty. It tasted like it was basted in red wine. Splendid!
Rack of sausages.
Prime rib
Variety of meat including rack of lamb
Chicken
, sausage, filet bacon-wrapped mignon, and others I can't remember
, sausage, filet bacon-wrapped mignon, and others I can't rememberSide dishes of incredible corn bread, mashed potatoes, & fried banana
Dessert - molten chocolate cake with
vanilla ice cream
vanilla ice cream
posted by Unaverage Joe @ 1:00 PM
5 Comments:
still waiting for the pics bro
¿k, whaddya think
good stuff man. wish i was there.
Hi there!
We are staying in Rincon and read the guest log - visited your site to read your review but there isn't 1 posted!
Hi! I wasnt sure how to respond to you (on my website or yours). :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the place. People are ridiculous. I can't believe you were called a prima dona for expressing your opinion. I dont exactly believe a mango can reach the ocean from there either. I didn't mind the place, but my boyfriend (who discovered it) said he isn't going to recommend it and doesnt want to go back. The major reason, aside from the fact it's not right on the beach, is because we brought our two little puppies and they got completely infested with itsy bitsy brownish red ticks!!! gah! That's not pet-friendly, in my opinion. :<
Have a fabulous time in China! Is it for work or pleasure?
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