Texas de Brazil Opens First Manhattan Location in Lenox Hill

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas de Brazil, the nation's premier Brazilian steakhouse, today announced the opening of its first New York City location. The award-winning, fine dining concept, which features a unique menu of Southern Brazilian cuisine served with the generous spirit of Texas, is carving out an exciting new experience in the Lenox Hill dining scene. 

The restaurant, which accommodates 325 guests, will donate $1 of each signature Caipirinha (a traditional Brazilian cocktail) sold during the month of February to City Harvest, the world's first and New York City's only food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the more than one million residents facing hunger. 

"We are extremely excited to become a part of the Lenox Hill neighborhood and cater to NYC guests for the first time," said Salim Asrawi, chief operating officer at Texas de Brazil.  "Our partnership with City Harvest allows us to give back to the community and thank New Yorkers for welcoming us to the city."

"City Harvest is thrilled that Texas de Brazil is coming to the New York City dining scene, and appreciate its support of our mission," said Naomi Giges Downey, Director Special Events at City Harvest. "We are always so happy to welcome a new restaurant to the neighborhood that wants to help us feed hungry New Yorkers."

The City Harvest Caipirinha will be made in the signature Texas de Brazil style, featuring LeBlon Natural Cane Cachaça, lime and sugar.   Each City Harvest Caipirinha sold will cover the delivery cost of 4 pounds of food to soup kitchens and food pantries throughout the city. 

The dynamic menu at Texas de Brazil features an extensive selection of 16 meats, all prepared in the traditional Brazilian method – over an open flame – and carved tableside by the restaurant's authentically costumed Brazilian cowboys, or "Gauchos."  Texas de Brazil is the only Churrascaria in NYC to cook its meats over charcoal, rather than gas.  This traditional cooking method enhances and elevates flavor.  Accompaniments ranging from Brazilian Cheese Bread to Sweet-fried Bananas are the perfect complement.  Among the meat selections are:

• Filet Mignon
• Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon
• Rack of Lamb
• House Specialty Picanha (Top Sirloin)

Texas de Brazil's fresh gourmet salad area features more than 50 items, namely, among others:

• Brazilian Black Beans with Pork
• Imported Cheese
• Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
• Hearts of Palm
• Tangy Tabbouleh
• Special House-Made Lobster Bisque 

Guests can conclude their dining experience with one of Texas de Brazil's many dessert selections and relax with an after-dinner drink or a steaming Espresso.  The restaurant's award-winning wine and cocktail lists are created with an emphasis on South American varietals, rare wines and signature cocktails.  The new 12,000 square foot restaurant features 2 levels and includes private rooms, along with a towering glass wine cellar spanning both floors. 

Area residents can sign up immediately for the Texas de Brazil e-club and be among the first to receive important announcements, complimentary dinners for birthdays and special event invitations.  Log onto www.texasdebrazil.com and click on "Receive Deals."

Texas de Brazil is located in Manhattan at 1011 Third Avenue at East 60^th Street (diagonally across the street from Bloomingdale's flagship location), and will be open for dinner Monday – Friday, from 5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, from 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The dining prices are $59.99 for a Regular Dinner and $39.99 for Light Dinner (prices exclude beverages and dessert).  Children under two years-old eat free.  For those ages 3 – 5, the price is $5.00; and youngsters 6 – 12 dine for $19.99.  The bar will open one hour prior to dining hours. Weekend brunch hours, lunch hours and prices will be made available at a later date.

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About Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil is a family-owned and operated restaurant company providing traditional Brazilian hospitality and cuisine to thousands of guests each day. Founded in 1998 and based in Dallas, Texas de Brazil is recognized as one of the country's premier Brazilian steakhouses, known as Churrascarias. The menu features a wide array of grilled meats including choice cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken. Each are prepared in the time-honored Brazilian method of cooking over an open flame and carved tableside by the restaurant's authentically-clad Gauchos. Each restaurant also offers an elaborate salad area with more than 50 fresh selections as well as an extensive wine list and dessert menu. Beautifully appointed private dining rooms are available for special functions and larger parties.  The company operates 28 domestic locations and three international restaurants with planned openings in Albany N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y., Cleveland, Ohio, Huntsville, Ala., Miami-Dadeland, Fla., New Orleans, La., Norfolk, Va., Oklahoma City, Okla., Rochester, N.Y., Tulsa, Okla., Washington D.C., and international locations in Dubai, Mexico City, and Seoul.  For more information, please visit www.texasdebrazil.com.

About City Harvest
Now serving New York City for more than 30 years, City Harvest (www.cityharvest.org) is the world's first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city's hungry men, women, and children. This year, City Harvest will collect 46 million pounds of excess food from all segments of the food industry, including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms. This food is then delivered free of charge to some 400 community food programs throughout New York City by a fleet of trucks and bikes. City Harvest helps feed the more than one million New Yorkers that face hunger each year.

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