Fogo de Chão® (fo-go dèe shoun)

It was Leonard's birthday, and Bridgette and
I decided head to the famed Restaurant Row in Beverly Hills, where there are so many wonderful places to dine.
Leonard wanted to try something new and different - something he hadn't tried before.

So, I decided to make dinner reservations at my favorite Brazilian Churrascaria Fogo de Chão® ( pronounced fo-go dèe shoun),.

When you drive up, you feel as though you are driving up to a lovely Brazilian villa. The water fall is picturesque and simply takes one away to Porto Alegre, Brazil, where the original steakhouse another time and space. Once you are seated, you will soon discover the many Brazilian side dishes brought to your table.

Although it is a steakhouse, the salad bar will make any vegetarian happy as well.

The warm pão de queijo (warm cheese bread) simply melts in your mouth like cream.
The salad bar has a wonderful assortment of salads - Greek, Caesar, chopped salads, olives and Artisan cheeses to go along with the different types of lettuce and breads.

One can't help but notice the gaucho wearing servers walking around serving 15 delicious cuts of meat that are carried on long swords. Gaucho Chefs prepare their signature steak, Picanha (pronounced pea-CAN-ya) which is served two different ways;

One is traditional lightly seasoned and the other style is a more robust garlic seasoned version. Both are really some of the most succulent meats that are grilled to perfection, simply making your mouth water! These Gaucho wearing servers will continue to slice the different varieties of meats until you tell them, "no more Filet Mignon - please!"

For dessert, we had the Molten Chocolate Cake, and it was divine!

If you're in a mood for first-class service and excellent food, head to Fogo de Chão® 133 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 310.289.7755




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