The Full Churrasco Experience at Fogo De Chão

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Brazil is known for their dreamy beaches, warm people, and amazing cuisine.  This is why it is so easy to fall in love with the culture. Much like the Brazilians, my family loves to surround themselves with good food and good conversation.

This month my family dined at Fogo De Chão to try a full “Churrasco Experience.” A churrascaria is a restaurant that serves grilled meat, and offers as much as one can eat. The waiters move around the restaurant with the skewers, slicing meat onto the guest’s plate. This serving style is called espeto corrido or rodízio.  This is popular in Brazil.

Thank you Fogo De Chão for inviting me to try your Brazilian Cuisine. All opinions are my own.

CAUTION: The following images may cause drooling.

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The fresh Market Bar showcased a colorful variety of food choices such as: crisp salads, fruit, cheese, smoked salmon, meats, and much more….

Everything was so fresh and delicious… The restaurant is located  in the heart of Beverly Hills, California. This spot offers an incredible city vibe that cannot be beat.. In particular, I enjoyed the selection of cheeses. Who wouldn’t love delicious small plates, while sipping on a Brazilian crafted cocktail like the Fogo Premium Caipirinha? (Fogo Premium Aged Cachaça fresh muddled limes, cane sugar)

 

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The salads are fresh and seasonal.

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The choices were endless and there is a little something for everyone.

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Each guest’s plate is a creation of his or her own, so feel free to mix your favorite meats, sides and selections from the Market Table as you wish. There’s no wrong way to enjoy Brazilian cuisine.

 

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Seafood options are available for my pescatarian friends…. This Mango Chilean Sea Bass was served with fresh homemade mango relish, and malagueta pepper sauce, atop delicious asparagus spears.

Brazilians love food and it shows. The choices on the menu at Fogo De Chão will make you forget that you are in the U.S.

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The meats were seasoned just right and cooked to perfection…

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My picky eater was happy to sink his teeth into this delicious chicken. There are so many options that make Fogo De Chão the   perfect spot for big families. They offer many packages and deals to choose from.

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After you eat as much as your heart desires, make room for the Caramelized Pineapple dessert. This warm pineapple is caramelized with a sugar coating, served à la mode, and drizzled with caramel.

Fogo De Chão made us feel like royalty and like family at the same time. If you want a taste of Brazilian heaven, you need to eat here….

The Cirque Magique Giveaway: Family 4 Pack

 

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When I was a kid, I always looked forward to seeing the circus when it was in town. I remember my pops would purchase tickets for my entire family. It was a treat, and after all these years these special moments are embedded in my memory book.

I also look forward to creating memories with my family…With that being said, last week I took my family to see “The Cirque Magique” in Buena Park, California.  It is not easy to find venues that my entire family can enjoy. So I was thrilled to take them to see this show.

Thank you Cirque Magique for inviting our family to see your show. All opinions are my own.

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The Cirque Magique Giveaway: Family 4 Pack

The Cirque Magique is  Pirate’s Town Dinner Theater Complex’s family-friendly dinner show. This magical and unique circus-themed show has brought much joy and laughter to those who have seen it!

The highly interactive show features circus performers from around the world including a magician, clowns, acrobats, and jugglers. During the show a meal is served, with ice-cream for dessert.

The show is ideal for families with children and performs 3 days a week; Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Showtimes are subject to change.

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This small venue offers a full “Big Top” experience.  The clowns are hilarious and the magic was mesmerizing! This kooky fun show is full of surprises.

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The menu is super kid friendly. I tried the tasty Angus Burger and enjoyed it. Our friendly waitress was also part of the show.

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The audience willingly participated and there was never a dull moment.

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I could hardly peel my eyes off the stage. There were numerous jaw dropping moments.

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“The Cirque Magique” was entertaining for my entire family. My teenagers and my youngest son were fully engaged. They could not stop smiling. I’m so glad that we got to see it together and I would definitely see it again!

Address:

7600 Beach Blvd

Buena Park, CA 90620

Enter to win 4 tickets before

 Reservations: (714) 690-1497

Enter to win a family four pack before March 30th at midnight!

 

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Review: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Segerstrom Center in OC

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” made its debut at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County this week.  My daughter and I have heard all the buzz about this musical, and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to see it.  I don’t think we were prepared for all the twists and turns that would unfold in this devilish kooky comedy. Round and round this rags to riches story gets juicier by the minute.

Disclosure: Thank you Segerstrom Center Of the Arts for inviting me to opening night of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. All opinions are our own. Images are copyrighted and used with permission. 

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Review: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Segerstrom Center in OC

GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea.

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is “HILARIOUS AND DELIGHTFUL!” I can’t remember when I laughed this hard…

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John Rapson, who plays every member of the dying D’Ysquith family is incredible! Rapson had several quick costume changes, stage right and left…. How did he do it? Kevin Massey (Monty Navarro) is brilliant and charming. His portrayal of this deceitful character was exceptionally executed. The ensemble was magnificent and extremely talented.
The music was catchy and cheeky…. “I’ve Decided to Marry You,” was our favorite number of the night. The choreography was brilliantly presented.

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This spectacular show is full of laughs, suspense, and surprises!

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My teenage daughter absolutely loved the show and has been raving about it all week. (This musical has a lot of adult content and is ideal for a mature audience). If you enjoy dark humor, you will love it too! Be prepared for a naughty fun-filled show.

Bravo! The show ended with a standing ovation….

Critics across the country are raving about Gentleman’s Guide, hailed as “one of the best new Broadway musicals in years” by Time Out Chicago. The New York Times raved “Gentleman’s Guide will lift the hearts of all those who’ve been pining for what sometimes seems a lost art form.” The San Francisco Chronicle applauded, “The story is sharp, the music and lyrics are bright and witty, and the national touring company executes the Broadway hit brilliantly!” Go see it!

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

February 28 through March 5, 2017

Tickets to A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder start at $29 and are available online at SCFTA.org

Show Dates and Times

Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 4, 2017 will include audio description, open captioning and sign language interpretation.

Theater Address:

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

Phone: (714) 556-2787