Word: rodizio
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...main attraction at the Midwest Grill is the rodizio, (Portugese for "rotation") the unique Brazilian barbecue banquet. Here's how it works: waiters go around from table to table brandishing gigantic skewers of different kinds of barbecued meat. They slice you as much you want and keep coming until you beg surrender. There is also a buffet spread of traditional Brazilian dishes and dessert which is included in the rodizio but can also be ordered separately at a lesser price. You can also order individual appetizers and entrees on the menu, but for hard core carnivores, there is no question...
Finally the first rodizio waiter came to our table, offering a skewer of beef. It's described on the menu as "Top Butt Sirloin--Chef Exclusive grade!" in fact. Um, how appetizing. Certainly better than a mediocre cut of butt, I suppose. However, the beef was disappointingly dry and fairly bland. Barbecuing usually gives meats a rich smoky flavor, but this was sadly not the case here. Still, the quality was not consistent across meat lines. The barbecued lamb and pork did have more flavor. And standout was the linguica sausage, which distinguished itself as the best of the skewers...
...verdict for the meal as a whole is mixed. While the buffet was quite good, the rodizio was just average in terms of tastiness. Nonetheless, the novelty of the experience makes it a fun meal that's worth a try. If you happen to be in weight-training or ever crave a serious protein fix, the Midwest Grill is definitely the place...
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