BRAZILIAN BEAUTY

RODIZIO at CROWNE

keep the meat flowing or halt whilst you rest for a little while. So with green indicating ‘Go!’ we embarked upon our Latin exploration. The choice and quality of cuts was evident immediately as we were served Beef Tenderloin, Leg of Veal and Chicken Drumsticks. The sides were carefully selected to complement the rich, unctuous rotisserie offerings and inject ‘zest’ and ‘zing’ with Brazilian Fried Rice and deep fried Cassava illustrating just how unique Rodizio actually is!

And so it continued … Leg of lamb , Beef Rib-Eye, Cubed Chicken seared on the skewers and more traditional Brazilian cuts of meat such as Picanha. Each mouthful was as tasty and well cooked as the next and it was with a heavy heart - but a very full stomach - that we flipped over our cards to red. Our Rotisserie experience almost at an end.

However, with such elegant desserts as Coconut Dacquoise, Flan de Leite and Caramelised Corn with Cinnamon Custard those with a sweet tooth or just a love of fine food will be equally happy to end their visit with one of these beautifully presented, delectable delights.

Churrascaria which roughly translates from the Portuguese` as ‘Barbecue’ is the style of Brazilian dining which can be traced back to the Gauchos and their use of open fires to cook meats on skewers. Each gaucho would then be served from the skewer directly onto a plate or slice of bread. Therefore something which was first designed to be rustic and a convenient way to eat for hardworking horsemen as they tended to cattle and other livestock has since been refined and adapted so that the cooking techniques and service create a sophisticate, convivial dining experience.

Rodizio at Crowne Plaza Doha - The Business Park has developed a reputation for delivering consistently high quality, juicy, tender cuts of meat along with an array of à la carte dishes to delight diners. As a fully certified carnivore the prospect of dining at Rodizio made it difficult to contain my state of excited anticipation.

Upon entering Rodizio I was immediately struck by the choice of deep fiery tones which gained inspiration from the charcoal and vivid flames reminiscent of a Gaucho camp, but, also mirroring the views of the open kitchen area. Deep reds and dark mahogany dominate the colour scheme along with traditional Portuguese inspired lanterns and illuminated panelling also emblazoned with patterns replicating flames. The feeling of decadence and drama was very apparent and complemented the menu perfectly.

The Brazilian salad bar was brimming with fresh, colourful, crisp appetisers which would suit every palate. The variety and quality was superb particularly the gargantuan mussels and thoughtful additional garnishes such as fat, briny capers, toasted pine nuts and every leaf and pulse imaginable. My palate was tantalised and cleansed and ready to indulge...

As with most Churrascaria, diners require a means of indicating how much more they are able to accommodate. Often when the eyes are presented with yet more mouth watering cuts of meat they will persuade the brain that the stomach can accommodate it, so, Rodizio has crafted traffic light style cards which indicate whether hosts should

In addition to the plethora of expertly charred and seared offerings, Rodizio also caters for those wishing to select dishes from an à la carte menu. This would also be an option for those who may be pescatarians accompanying their carnivorous friends or those simply wanting a lighter option such as Chili shrimp and Citrus Salad or Beautifully spiced Bahia Style Jumbo Prawns.

Rodizio is an elegant spot equally well suited to couples, families or corporate get togethers. The knowledgeable , exuberant hosts and array of elixirs created by the resident mixologists will top off an evening of pure gastronomic indulgence.

For more information, please call +974 4408 7788 @crowneplazadp