# Celebrate the Holidays With a Brazilian Feast at Fogo de Chao *By James Hills — Updated February 2022* It's time to celebrate the holidays with feasts, bright colors, drinking, and good friends. Thanks to the folks at Fogo de Chao, I was invited to check out their new holiday offerings and of course, I jumped at the opportunity! At most restaurants right now you're going to find a menu matching the winter weather that we're all starting to dread. For those in the Southern Hemisphere like our friends in Brazil though, this is the beginning of summer! This means that you'll find not only traditional holiday treats like sweet potato casserole but also fresh watermelon, pears, mangoes, and other fruit on the harvest table. The thing I love about eating at a Brazilian steakhouse like [Fogo de Chao](https://fogodechao.com/) is that there's literally something for everyone. Even our vegetarian friends will delight in the bounty found on the Market Table, but for the rest of us there's a seemingly never ending parade of meat being brought around. The nice thing about this is that the meal becomes highly social since you remain seated as the meat comes to you. ### All The Dirt on Mint 400: The Great American Off-Road Race The Mint 400 is the Great American Off-Road Race and is held annually in the desert outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/y4Ggwbe-8MAoSwo9rk_ePw.1472) ### Beyond Detroit: Best Places In Michigan For A Guys Trip Discover Michigan's best guys trip destinations, from Grand Rapids' brewery scene to outdoor adventures in Pictured Rocks and Copper Harbor. 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I'm not sure how they do it, but Fogo manages to cook perfectly crispy bacon that isn't really greasy like what you might expect.  One of their new items on the menu right now is the Roasted Butternut Squash Salad. Butternut squash is a winter staple in Brazil and this salad features butternut squash roasted in cinnamon and honey, then tossed together with cranberries an feta. The result is one of the most beautiful and inviting items on the Market Table. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. Stainless, no propane tank to wrestle, and hot enough to cook for four guys rather than reheat for one. 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Finally, you'll also find a Butternut and Sweet Potato Soup that is fantastic and perfect to warm you up on a cold winter night! With the Harvest Table out of the way, it's time to relax a bit and sip one of Fogo de Chao's famous caipirinha cocktails. It's made with a Brazilian rum, mint and sugar and tastes great ... it's the perfect drink to cut through some of the heaviness you are about to experience once the parade of meat begins. Once the parade of meat begins you are sure to find your favorites - beef ribs, lamp chops, and of course Picanha. However this time the manager encouraged me to try to their leg of lamb that he was particularly proud of with a lemon pepper seasoned crust. It was delicious! While I'm not generally a fan of lemon pepper on my meat (though I do enjoy it on my fish), this is just one example of how fun a trip to a Brazilian Churrascaria can be. As the gauchos come around to the tables, it's clear that they enjoy what they do. I've had the good fortune to visit the San Diego Gaslamp location several times and I've never once seen them not smiling, laughing, and excited to share with you some of the meat that they've prepared back in the kitchen. When it comes to a place where you want to take someone special to celebrate the season, thank a special friend or neighbor - [Fogo de Chao](https://fogodechao.com/) is a great place to consider. Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/Qys-byfhNXPvtgl58aWOOg.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 21 December 2016 Last Updated: 04 February 2022 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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