February 17, 2015 Fogo de Chao
A few weeks ago I was invited to head over to Fogo de Chao to check out Bar Fogo. Better known for their all you can eat service, my brother and I like to go there to get our meat on! Check out my previous review here.
The interior is spacious and perfect for large parties. They have a great open wine room near the back.
The salad buffet is impressive with a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Happy hour in the bar features smaller, lighter plates – quite the opposite of what is going on in the main dining room.
My drink guy, Mark, came along to sample the signature drinks. Pictured above is the Fogo Caipirinha: Silver Cachaça, fresh limes and cane sugar. A little on the sweet side, Mark enjoyed the citrus drink but wished that they offered some spicy options on their bar menu.
One of our favorite dishes was the warm hearts of palm and spinach dip – a spin on the classic, we loved the creamy texture and the bold flavor. The steamed spinach and hearts of palm was served with crispy toast on the side.
The Picanha sirloin sliders came served on four cheese bread sliders and were topped with chimichurri aioli.
Not on the bar menu, but brought over as a special treat, the shrimp skewers were delicious.
The grilled beef tenderloin skewers were served with chimichurri salsa – this dish gives you a glimpse of what to expect in the main dining room.
The crispy parmesan polenta fries were served topped with grated parmesan and served with malagueta aioli. These were crispy and light – best served super hot!
Finally, the charcuterie board: assorted cheese, prosciutto, salami, figs and crostini. A really nice board with a fine selection of meats and cheeses.
The bar area was warm and cozy and the service was right on point, a great option if you are looking for some light bites and Brazilian inspired cocktails.
Happy hour is served in the bar Monday through Friday from 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Disclaimer: I was invited to participate in a media event at Fogo de Chao, they provided me with a complimentary meal. All opinions are my own.
Fogo de Chao
200 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA
Tags: back bay, casual dining, restaurant, steak
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