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The meats were tender and seasoned, tasting better than other places we've been. Each time we had our plates filled with several variations of flavorful morsels of meat, another walked by with some new item we hadn't seen before...driving us to eat what we had, so we could make room to have the "new" ones.
Multiple options of beef, lamb, chicken, and pork, made their dance around the room. The chicken leg was a surprise; juicy with a crispy seasoned outer layer. The lamb guy saw how I lit up when he served me lamb chops, and made sure to stop by each trip from the kitchen...I usually obliged.
The roasted plantains were wonderful to take bites of between the different meats; refilled every time I polished off the previous offering. "Yes, more please" was all I could mumble each time I was asked.
At the conclusion of our meal, when asked how everything was, I made mention of their meats being so much tastier than that Texas place, and was invited to see their charcoal grill in the kitchen. I was brought to the heart of their operation by Jose, a Customer Service (manager?), who showed me their charcoal "grill" with beef on one side and lower temp meats on the left, along with the sea salt they used and some other things...explaining how each server was responsible for keeping track of their meats with varying doneness in order to offer diners the types they preferred. What a wonderful & unexpected treat to see.
Too full for dessert, I opted for a refreshing glass of their Brazilian Lemonade. I highly recommend it!
Tips:
* pace yourself, there isn't a time limit
* if you don't know, or can't remember, all their meat offerings, ask for a brochure
* ask them about specialty drinks that aren't on the cocktail menu they hand you when you are seated
* except for some sauces or vegetables, don't waste precious stomach room on the salad bar...it's all about the meat!
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