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    A new neighborhood restaurant shakes things up on Washington Ave: Here's your first look

    Eric Sandler
    Jan 15, 2015 | 5:06 pm
    A new neighborhood restaurant shakes things up on Washington Ave: Here's your first look
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    In these hectic times, restaurants need to be flexible. As both Revival Market and Tout Suite demonstrate, Houstonians like restaurants that also offer a variety of grab and go options.

    Serve high-quality coffee and feature local purveyors like Houston Dairymaids, Cloud 10 Creamery and Kraftsmen Baking? Even better.

    Levi Rollins understands. In his role as culinary director at Urban Eats, the recently opened bar, restaurant and market on Washington Avenue, Rollins gives diners two options: A first-floor market full of high quality offerings that are either prepared in house or sourced from local vendors or an upstairs bar and restaurant that offers a variety of shareable appetizers, salads, French fries and sliders.

    Urban Eats may not be a destination restaurant, but it does offer a crowd-pleasing variety that should make it a neighborhood favorite.

    Upstairs, the menu is built around sliders. In addition to a traditional bacon cheeseburger, diners have a variety of options that include the Sunday dinner (pork pot roast topped with gravy, cheese, onions and green beans), the Southern chicks (fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickles) and a fried green tomato BLT.

    An order of two sliders comes with fries and a salad. Prices run between $11 and $15, which makes them either a slightly spendy lunch or an inexpensive dinner. Those looking to supplement the sliders can add an appetizer like mac and cheese that's topped with bacon, pancetta and ham or vegetables like fried Brussels sprouts and an eggplant Napoleon. Salads and fries with various toppings round out the food offerings. A well-stocked bar serves a variety of cocktails, wine and craft beer.

    Urban Eats may not be a destination restaurant, but it does offer a crowd-pleasing variety that should make it a neighborhood favorite. Washington Avenue may have seen a wave of closings in 2014, but newcomers like Urban Eats, Big Eyed Fish and the upcoming Commonwealth have it poised for a revival.

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    Texas-based all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse fires up Katy location

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    Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
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    Picanha is a staple of Chama Gaucha's menu.

    Katy residents don’t have much longer to wait for caipirinhas and all-you-can-eat picanha. Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse announced it will open its second Houston-area location in the suburb by mid-September.

    Located at 24205 Bella Katy Drive, Chama Gaúcha has claimed the former Doneraki Mexican Grill/Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que space for its new location. Similar to other rodizio concepts, Chama Gaúcha offers a range of grilled beef, lamb, pork, chickens, and Brazilian sausages that are served tableside by the restaurant’s staff. The meats come with caramelized bananas, garlic mashed potatoes, fried polenta, and pão de queijo, the celebrated Brazilian cheese rolls.

    Diners also have access to a salad bar with more than 30 selections, including vegetables, cheeses, and charcuterie. Those who want a lighter meal may opt for a salad bar-only option for a reduced price.

    The interior will feature five private dining rooms with capacities ranging from 20 to 150 people. They’re available for celebrations, business dinners, and other happenings.

    João Carlos Ongaratto founded Chama Gaúcha in San Antonio in 2008 after he spent 20 years working for pioneering churrascaria concept Fogo de Chao. The Houston location (5865 Westheimer) opened in 2011. It also has locations in Chicago and the Dallas suburb of Grapevine. Chron was first to report the restaurant’s plans to open in Katy.

    “We’ve welcomed many guests from Katy at our Westheimer location for so long that opening here has always been part of our vision,” general manager Guilherme Da Silva said in a statement. “We’re excited to finally bring the Chama Gaúcha experience closer to home for those loyal guests while introducing our authentic Brazilian hospitality to those who live and work in the area.”

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