I’d heard amazing things about this place before, so after reading your blog, Top Dates in Leeds, we had big expectations!
We had a drink in the bar to begin... Girls you have to have wine, there is a beautiful selection to choose from – if in doubt I recommend the Catena Zapata, Malbec which was delicious. But the reason I’m saying this isn’t for the wine at all, it’s for the wine glasses! They’re amazing and resemble something from an art gallery in London; even though I fear I’ve built them up, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
Take Your Seats
Once seated I quickly had a look at the menu - it read like a map of a cow with fifteen cuts of meat to try, most presented on skewers of loveliness – I was immediately determined to try them all. After a quick explanation of how things worked by a lovely gentleman, we took a tour of the salad bar. Though I wouldn’t recommend wasting precious stomach space, I could have eaten from here all evening and not been disappointed; salad, cold meats, stuffed vine leaves – a personal favourite, sushi, roasted vegetables and a selection of dips and sauces. Resist filling up and remind yourself of the main event – carne, (beef in Brazil).
Main Event
Onto the main event - retuning to our seats we turned our cards to green – meaning ‘feed us’, and we’re poised to consume copious amounts of beef. You turn the same card to the opposite red side to signal you’d like a break. As we saw the first waiter with the big sword of meat, we said yes – the first of many more 'yesss' to come. This truly is a meat lover’s dream.
I was only introduced to steak around four years ago by my boyfriend, I cannot even begin to imagine why I didn’t eat steak or any beef for that matter until that night. Since then I’ve sought out restaurants from all over to go visit, so it may surprise you that my personal preference is medium-rare and the cuts of beef were cooked perfectly, full of juicy natural flavour.
Personal Preference
One of many couples that night, I overheard one request their meat a little more ‘done’, the waiter immediately left, returning with a different skewer of the same meat cooked to their liking which I thought was very helpful. In addition to all this meaty goodness, the waiters offered black pudding and chicken heart throughout the evening which we did try. Not exactly the food of love but really exciting none the less, I quite liked the taste of the black pudding however can’t say the same for the chicken heart - though don’t let me put you off.
For Dessert
As we emptied our glasses and the end of the night drew near, we enjoyed a coffee which perhaps stopped us from slipping into a food coma (I simply couldn’t face a dessert although they looked amazing). After 15 cuts of meat, chips and a plate from the salad bar we agreed we were ‘well-done’ and probably wouldn’t be hungry for a while.
I've had good experiences with beef before and this unique Brazilian, although a little less main stream, makes the cut. I highly recommend a visit – we’re planning our next.
Would I give up steak for love? Not after this I wouldn’t!
L O V E x
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