Yesterday Rob and I had a date that I chose--despite the fact that it sounds like a very man date. We went to Pradaria, which is a newer Brazilian churrascaria in Houston. If you've never been to one, basically you pay a flat fee to have an amazing salad bar (think olives, cheeses, meats, fresh and high quality fruits and veggies) and an endless supply of Brazilian roasted meat. This type of service is called Rodizio, and it means that you will be served cuts of meat by gauchos who come by your table.
It's the same concept as Fogo de Chao, probably the most famous of these types of restaurants, only Pradaria is half the cost. Yesterday's lunch was $15.95 per person, and I can safely say that I ate my money's worth. The last time someone took us to Fogo, it was $45 a person for dinner. There's just not much likelihood that I'm going to eat $45 worth of food, even if it is succulent and delicious. I'm at the point in my pregnancy where I can eat a lot, but am not so filled up with baby that I run out of room. Rob was definitely impressed with me, and I was impressed by the service and quality of food. It was fabulous! I saw no difference from Fogo except price. (Dinner at Pradaria is $22.95.)
The thing that really pushed it over the top for me was the roasted pineapple. I love pineapple, and they had lightly coated the outside in cinnamon and either sugar or brown sugar before roasting. Honestly, Rob and I kept flagging down that pineapple guy for more. It was a fantastic way to end a great meal! I would definitely recommend Pradaria to you locals--very much worth the money. Here is their site if you want more information!
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