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Churracaria Varandao: Sao Bernardo (Sao Paulo) Brazil

R$ 39.99  ~ $18 for a full Rodizio Lunch, Watch it , beverages are extra 
A trip to Brazil with visiting an authentic Rodizio or Churracaria would be a waste. We have always been big fans of the Brazilian Barbecue Steak restaurants, as evidenced by the posts we make from or about them. Chicago, Atlanta.  But we have only experienced the Exported versions in the US and Germany. This is our first native experience...
Inside is large and spacious, with plenty of people in for lunch
Caipirinha for lunch?  When in Brasil.....
As we have come to expect the quality of the beef and flavor is without equal at Brazilian Churrascuria. The beef flavor is really allowed to come through without embellishment. No steak sauces or drowned meat. Instead all the meat is gently salted right before cooking. The cuts of meat very different from US cuts are planned around the idea of leaving the tastiest parts of the fat in contact with the meat during cooking.
Picanha source http://www.varandao.com.br/
Picanha is a Rump Steak cut to preserve the fat layer near the top during the grilling. This insures that the tasty fats drip through and over the meat during cooking.

The other claim to fame for Brazilian Churrascuria are their salad bars. Complete with all tastes both exotic and common place for our tastes. Simple greens with tomatoes and dressing, fine.  Hearts of palm and marinated quail eggs, sure.  Aged european and american cheeses, great. Fresh sashimi and sushi, or course. Just be careful there is so much that you might just fill yourself up before the main event.
   
Salad bars are Brazilian Rodizio Churracaria are LEGEND
Highly varied in options

Varandao is very near to the Daimler (Mercedes) plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo.


Careful not to over do it!
Fresh seafood, sashimi and sushi

The Main Event! BEEF , Fraldinha, Bottom Sirloin or Navel

Learning to say no is very important, eat it while it's hot
FOGO!  (Fire) all the meat is flamebroiled with simple preparation, Sea Salt

Gaucho Servers are the chefs
Picanha prep

Freshest cuts of meat on the fire
source www.varandao.com.br
source http://www.varandao.com.br
source http://www.varandao.com.br
Still on green?  Bring it on!

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