Our exploration of the neighborhood continues! This weekend we had a date night at Zebu Grill, a Brazilian restaurant off the beaten path.
According to all the rave reviews, Zebu is a fabulous local spot because the food is always delicious, the service always friendly, and the dining room always cozy but not crowded. After our first visit, we couldn't agree more!
We went in knowing exactly what we wanted to order: the "knockout caipirinhas" and "flavorful" churrasco for two (quotes courtesy of Zagat). As we sat sipping on our delicious cocktails, we couldn't help but admire the rustic decor. We even started chatting with folks at neighboring tables, a couple of whom seemed to be regulars.
We were pretty much sold on coming back to Zebu just based on the ambiance and drinks, and then the sizzling churrasco arrived and sealed the deal that this will become one of our favorite places. Absolutely delicious and perfect for two people to share!!
Dessert wasn't necessarily at the forefront of our minds, but DJ noticed that all the options were labeled "homemade" so we couldn't resist at least trying one. We went for the molten chocolate cake, and fell in love at first bite.
Cheers to Zebu! We shall be back.
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ADDENDUM:
We did indeed return to Zebu with the Conde Crew for a Saturday evening hang out several weeks later.
The caipirinhas alone were worth returning for; strong and tasty!
As for food, this time around we shared a few things with the group just to get a sampling:
Salada Zebu - with everything but the kitchen sink
(indeed it had lots of fun ingredients, including fresh corn!)
Enroladinhos
(great crunch, delicious dipping sauce, and awesome meat filling)
Pastel
(excellent pastry dough with a generous amount of filling)
Engrossado de Milho - Corn soup with collard greens and diced chicken
(such fresh ingredients; a great way to warm up on a cold winter night)
Looks like the choices on their appetizer menu are just as fabulous as the entrees. Another home run, Zebu!
* * * * *
ADDENDUM:
We did indeed return to Zebu with the Conde Crew for a Saturday evening hang out several weeks later.
The caipirinhas alone were worth returning for; strong and tasty!
As for food, this time around we shared a few things with the group just to get a sampling:
Salada Zebu - with everything but the kitchen sink
(indeed it had lots of fun ingredients, including fresh corn!)
Enroladinhos
(great crunch, delicious dipping sauce, and awesome meat filling)
Pastel
(excellent pastry dough with a generous amount of filling)
Engrossado de Milho - Corn soup with collard greens and diced chicken
(such fresh ingredients; a great way to warm up on a cold winter night)
Looks like the choices on their appetizer menu are just as fabulous as the entrees. Another home run, Zebu!
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