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I owed a couple friends dinner, so I thought to myself where a hungry, meat-craving male college student would go had he the choice of going anywhere he wanted for dinner. Enter Fogo de Chao, a Brazilian Churrascaria on the famed Restaurant Row in Beverly Hills. This South American meat-mecca is the steakhouse for the overconsuming generation, and it seems to appease our gluttony with unnerving ease. After being a couple minutes late for reservation, they quickly find us some seats and we are whisked away to a luxurious dining room with earthy tones and plenty of wood trimmings. The salad bar is quite standard; serving sundried tomatoes, leafy greens, a variety of cheeses, dried meats, etc. If you've read any of the other reviews, you probably understand how to dine here, but the waiter will explain it to you again. The green side means go, the red side means stop. Be careful when you flip that red coin-- green means go. These servers take attentiveness to the next level. Our server/assigned host (Jose, who, despite his generic name is quite distinguishable from the others with his energetic demeanor) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; not to mention he knows his wine, and managed to pick out a Chilean Cabernet for us which was quite delectable and matched very well with the hearty meats. The experience was something to remember, and definitely something you should try. Some cuts of meat you should definitely consider: Picanha (It is shaped like the letter ""C""), Bottom Sirloin, Filet Mignon, and the Pork Loin (so juicy and tender it will make you believe in God). Here are some prices (as of 1/3/07, subject to change): Dinner 52.50/person (prix fixe), Valet 4.50. Drinks are extra. Extensive wine list. Dress code is ""business casual"" on weekdays which usually means no t-shirts, no shorts. They have a semi private dining room for 80, private dining room for 20. Reservations recommended. On La Cienega (on the left if you are heading north).
Pros: Delicious Meat Selection, Extensive Wine List, Great Service, Nice Environment
Cons: It was a bit hard to find, but that's about it.
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