Ruffino's

[Zeebart21]

That's cool. Hadn't heard Lafayette has a Brazilian grill. That's an ideal add to Lafayette. I haven't been to the Whole Foods in Lafayette, but my family says its a big disappointment over the other Whole Foods (far less stuff). It's hard to believe Lafayette wouldn't consume a full scale WF. You either scale it up and capture that patronage or you don't bother.

plus the chicks dont wear deodorant and they dont shave their pits......or so Ive been told?

Z

[Just1More]

plus the chicks dont wear deodorant and they dont shave their pits......or so Ive been told?

Z

And they vote funny.

[Zeebart21]

And they vote funny.

very funny.

[Cajunrunner]

This is what I don't get about the Whole Foods in Lafayette.

Texas: No to-go adult beverages from restaurants/bars allowed. However, I can order a beer at the Whole Foods bar, then walk around continuing my shopping while enjoying my beer.

Louisiana: Drive-thru daiquiri places all over. Most Lafayette/Acadiana restaurants and bars will allow you to order drinks to-go. However, at the Lafayette Whole Foods, you must remain in the bar area with your beer. You cannot continue your shopping.

That dry-aged ribeye from Whole Foods, though... definitely worth the money purchasing to sear at home.

[barisaxman]

Well, I just got back from rodizio grill, the new Brazilian steakhouse. Pricey, but a real MUST for all the carnivores.....

Took my wife to Texas de Brazil in BR with her sister and brother-in-law for our anniversary. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal! Knew the bill would be huge--$45/person not counting drinks, but found their bar VERY overpriced! Saw that Rodizio is priced at $33/person, so we'll be going SOON!

[BrockMeaux]

Well, I just got back from rodizio grill, the new Brazilian steakhouse. Pricey, but a real MUST for all the carnivores.....

Texas de Brazil is absolutely my favorite "special occasion" meal, so I'm excited to try Rodizio soon.

[LaCajunsFan]

Texas de Brazil is absolutely my favorite "special occasion" meal, so I'm excited to try Rodizio soon.

I've been to both: if you liked Texas DB, you will feel the same about Rodizio.....plus, it's in LFT, and owned by a great former Ragin Cajun pitcher! Definetly a win-win situation.
But the first one I went to was Fogo de Chão in dfw........many may years ago, lol.
I think they were the first to bring the whole 'churrasco' experience to the U.S. And there is one in Houston now, and a bunch in Florida. Good stuff....

[MelRock]

Veal Michael at Ruffino's is awesome. Also try the Angels Envy bourbon with the veal.

[Duggie35]

MelRock,

Seems like bourbon is a common ingredient in much if your activities? LMAO!!!

[MelRock]

MelRock,

Seems like bourbon is a common ingredient in much if your activities? LMAO!!!

Yes, except when I am tailgating and heading into a football game. I cannot drink bourbon all day then sit in a football game.

[Duggie35]

Yes, except when I am tailgating and heading into a football game. I cannot drink bourbon all day then sit in a football game.

Come on Mel, you need to man up and just wobble into Cajun Field! LOL!

[CajunSaint08]

What do you recommend?

Making reservations (and bring a ton of $$$$). Going without a reservation almost guarantees you an 1 1/2 wait. Other than that, the Veal Parmesan was awesome. My wife had the Redfish and my daughter had Fish Katie. Both were superb.

The overall experience was extremely nice. Though I have never been to New York, I would imagine the service would be comparable to a fine dining New York restaurant with a south Louisiana flare.