Plataforma
316 West 49th Street (betwen 8th & 9th)

The last time I was at this churrascaria was before I began this blog; it was a very good experience. I had enjoyed Porcão a bit more, but this time Plataforma was just awesome. Me and a friend had both been under a lot of stress, so we really had a long and liquid meal to get it all out of the system -- and it was much needed.

The meats at this place is awesome, from the various cuts of amazing beef to the succulent lamb and flavourful chicken...it was all excellent. There was a good balance, and despite it being a very busy evening, the service was quick.

Due to how busy it was, they asked if we were willing to move tables -- and we got a better table and a free bottle of wine. How nice it turned out. We enjoyed a lot of excellent Croatian red, which was one of their specials. Excellent. We didn't have the stomach to try the red from Ensenada, Mexico...

They also, as usual, offer plenty of sides. With the bananas and vegetables, it was a great balance. Forget the bloody salad bar!

Plataforma is a wonderful place for a long, liquid meal with people, laced with awesome food and good conversation. They know how to do meats right!

Food: A--
Atmosphere: B
For Lone Diners: B (*)