From the buffet,
Mishy and I both loved the spicy beef meatballs. Black beans with
pork was delicious, a nice variation on the usual pork and kidney
beans. Couscous salad was interesting and had a nice flavor. Potato
salad was good but a bit muted. Spring
mix salad was very good with Greek feta dressing. Bacon was a bit dry
but it was the last in the tray, so was not bad at all considering,
and I can forgive it just for being bacon. Dates were good, nicely
seasoned, although could have used some more vinegar but that is how
my mother made them (and Mishy's must have as well, as she said the
same thing.) Baked eggplant was okay but muted, not much seasoning
but it is eggplant and all, and I am not a fan. Scrambled eggs were
also a bit dry, however again they were at the end of the tray. Corn
salad was excellent, very well spiced with a very earthy and bold
flavor. Mishy said that the pasta salad was bland, but I liked it.
On to the rodizio
offerings finally, the first round chicken legs were a bit dry but
still delicious. The second chicken leg was moister and had more
flavor. We both absolutely loved the top sirloin steak (I should
hope!) and the picanha steak, although the first one was well done.
The second picanha was rare and we preferred it that way, got an OMG
from Mishy, and brought to mind more Anthony Bourdain wisdom to avoid
well-done it is as it is used to hide cheaper cuts… it also
overpowers the natural savour of the meat. Parmesan pork was
delicious and an excellent flavor combo. Garlic steak was actually
better than the same offering from Capacabana. The other item which
was superior was grilled pineapple, done to perfection at Touro with
plenty of cinnamon and brown sugar. Dark brown in hue, at first I
mistook this layer for remaining rind and was avoiding it but happily
soon found out what it was. Parmesan steak was delicious and savory.
Sausage was good though have had more zesty, but it certainly
sufficed.
I didn't try the
dessert menu as I was already very happy with several pieces of
sugared cinnamon pineapple that I eaten throughout the meal. Touro
was a memorably good meal, and an absolutely unprecedented value at
$29.99 for full rodizio for Sunday brunch. Service was awesome,
constantly refilling drinks and picking up plates and the entire
ambiance of the place was wonderful. There were a couple of minor
imperfections in the buffet items which hardly affect the outcome, as
it is so overshadowed by the rodizio, so although I can't rate Touro
as perfect, its value gets it as close as possible. Looking forward to
my next visit there!
Rating: 9.5-10 /
10
