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Boston Brazilian Steakhouse Named Massachusetts’s Best Buffet

Whether you are traveling, heading out with a group, or simply hungry, who doesn’t love a good buffet? It offers options for everyone. A popular Brazilian steakhouse was named the…

Fogo De Chao - Boston Best Buffet
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Whether you are traveling, heading out with a group, or simply hungry, who doesn't love a good buffet? It offers options for everyone. A popular Brazilian steakhouse was named the best buffet in Boston by TripAdvisor.

Fogo de Chão is primarily known for all-you-can-eat meat carved right at your table. However, it's a "best of both buffets"; you can also walk up to their numerous table spreads to add to your plate. Massachusetts' natives are fortunate that this Brazilian chain has two locations in the state. The Boston spot, located in Copley Square was the hot spot recognized here.

Fogo de Chão - Boston Copley Place

Located right across the street from the Boston Public Library, it attracts tourists and locals alike with its 320-seat layout. In addition, six private dining rooms and a wine cellar that holds 3,000 bottles are also part of the footprint.

The unique component of this buffet is that what's considered the main course is brought right to you. Servers present meat options to your table. Arriving fresh on hot skewers, if you have an appetite for this churrasco experience, it is carved right onto your plate. Options here include filet, pork chop, and bacon-wrapped chicken.

Finally, at any time, you are invited to serve yourself at the tables that feature all the side dishes, salads, and alternative options, too.

What Else?

Fogo de Chão offers an array of craft drinks to accompany your food choice. A bar menu, decadent desserts, and to-go options are also available. While the massive food spread is the centerpiece of TripAdvisor's selection of this Brazilian Steakhouse in Boston being named best buffet, its overall value was also considered. They have a dedicated staff that is focused on the large group experience. Furthermore, the price point allows you to fill up and walk away satisfied without breaking the bank.

Copley Place in Boston is a popular traffic destination. It contains numerous hotels and shopping in the area. Equally as important, it's a frequent stop for those in town to catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.  Fogo de Chão describes themselves as a place "where family and friends gather to share the finest and freshest from their harvests."

Boston Calling Announces Food and Drink Lineup

We are one month away from the Boston Calling festival. Foo Fighters, the Lumineers, Paramore, Alanis Morissette, Queens of the Stone Age and more will be rocking the Harvard grounds. Today, Boston Calling announced their 2023 food and drink lineup. The three-day festival will have 29 different food vendors this year.

In a press release today, Boston Calling explained that the festival’s 12th edition includes a food and drink lineup with hometown favorites, local brews, and menus curated by some of the city’s most celebrated chefs.

The menu is described as "a variety of standout dishes ranging from award-winning barbecue to mouth-watering fried chicken."  All of this year's vendors are local to the Greater Boston region."

What are the new additions?

Blackbird Doughnuts * Che! Empanada * Dumpling Daughter * El Jefe’s Taqueria * Flour Bakery + Cafe * Fresh Boston * Lily P’s Fried Chicken * Naco Taco * PieSons Pizza * The Broadway.

Who's coming back?

Chicken & Rice Guys * Dean’s Concessions * FoMu * Greco * Jaju Pierogi * Love Art Sushi * Mamaleh’s Delicatessen * Moyzilla * Rice Burg * Roxy’s Grilled Cheese * Tasty Burger * The Chubby Chickpea * The Farmacy Café * The Flatbread Company * The Sausage Guy * The Smoke Shop BBQ * Top Shelf Cookies * Trolley Dogs * Walloon’s.

Platinum offerings

In addition, Boston Calling offers a platinum ticket pass each year. It includes exclusive food offerings not found in general admission. Platinum ticket holders will have access to specialty menu items prepared by some of the city's most renowned chefs and culinary personalities. Boston Calling explains, "Each day throughout the festival, Platinum guests will be treated to savory delights throughout the weekend with chefs rotating from day to night."

What am I going to drink?

A wide range of beer and wine options will be available to all ticket levels. Local favorite Samuel Adams will be back serving Summer Ale and Wicked Hazy New England Style IPA. Other beer options include - Miller Lite, Miller High Life, and Peroni. Furthermore, Truly hard seltzer and Josh Cellars wine will be sold. Craft cocktails and spirits are available in VIP platinum areas only.

Non-alcoholic beverages such soft drinks and Red Bull are widely available. Lastly, numerous water stations will be set up across the festival grounds as well.

With Boston Calling announcing their 2023 food and drink lineup, excitement and anticipation are building. Finally, in four short weeks the cities biggest music festival (and Memorial Day weekend) will be here. Tickets are still available here.

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Lily P’s Fried Chicken


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FoMu Ice Cream


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Chef Colin Lynch, of Boston’s Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, Black Lamb and No Relation will be cooking on Saturday for those with platinum access.


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Chicken & Rice Guys


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Karen Akunowicz, of Bar Volpe, Fox & The Knife Enoteca and Fox Pasta Co. will be preparing for platinum / VIP area ticketholders.


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Roxy's Grilled Cheese


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Naco Taco


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by Bar Volpe Chef de Cuisine, Molly Dwyer, will showcase a menu from Chef Karen’s vibrant Italian restaurants.


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PieSons Pizza


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Chubby Chickpea


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Tasty Burger


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Chef Will Gilson Will Gilson, chef/partner of Puritan & Co., The Lexington, Café Beatrice, Geppetto, The Herb Lyceum, and his newly opened Puritan Oyster Bar will be preparing for platinum members on Sunday.


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Greco

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.