Fogo de Chao

Swords, handsome cowboys who can cook, endless amounts of fresh salads and perfectly cooked meat - have you died and gone to heaven? No, welcome to the earthbound reality of Fogo de Chao (say fo-go de shoun), the new-to-New Orleans Brazilian-based churrascaria ensconced in the JW Marriott on Canal Street. Blessed with a gorgeous space, high ceilings and a second-floor balcony with private dining rooms, this Fogo is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner to serve the hotel's guests. Grill artists sear up cuts like filet, top sirloin, beef and pork ribs and lamb chops over a custom-made, 500-degree gas rotisserie. Veggie lovers will be equally happy with the market table with its seasonal greens, salads, smoked salmon, a giant wheel of imported Parmesan and fresh fruit. There's also a feijoada bar featuring rice and Brazil's national black bean and pork stew.