Rao’s Hollywood with Shaun O’Hara

Fun night at Rao’s Hollywood with my East Coast friends Shaun O’Hara (former NY Giant & NFL Commentator) and Jen Groover (Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Author)!

Rao’s has 3 locations…New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood.

We tried the following…..

Meatballs
Ground Beef, Pork, Veal, Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Garlic, Olive Oil

Burrata with Prosciutto & Melon
Ciabatta Toast, Parma Proscuitto, Melon, Mandarin Oranges

Braised Short Ribs
Creamy Polenta, Beef Short Ribs, Gremolata,Beef Jous Reduction

Lemon Chicken
Bone-In, Charcoal Broiled, Uncle Vincent’s Lemon Sauce

Chicken Scarpariello
Bone-In, Hot & Sweet Sausage, Hot Cherry Peppers, Bell Peppers, White Wine Sauce

Red Wine Valpolicella Superiore, “Ripassa,” Zenato

Fogo de Chao Downtown Los Angeles

Fogo de Chao has 35 locations! This being the 35th, second in LA! Love the new downtown location! Its in heart of downtown. Kind of feels like your in NY. Definitely a hot spot. Perfect place for lunch, dinner or happy hour! Happy Hour is from 4:30 – 6:30 Mon. thru Fri.

http://www.fogodechao.com/

Happy Hour Menu/Small Plates:
Picanha Sirloin Sliders
Warm Hearts of Palm and Spinach Dip
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers
Crispy Parmesan Polenta Fries
Charcuterie Board

Cocktails:
Fogo Caipirinha
The Brazilian Martini

My favorites are the grilled beef sirloin skewers and polenta fries!!! Great cocktails & wine too!