WHY One of the best churrascarias around, with a generous and beautiful buffet (salads, roasted vegetables, prosciutti, cheeses, garlic rice, bananas fritas) and quality meats.

WHAT Hidden on the second floor of the Paseo, where P. F. Chang’s and Yard House get all the attention, this Brazilian barbecue place is more subdued than the wacky Gaucho’s Village, has better food than Picanha in Burbank and is less expensive than Fogo de Ch‹o in Beverly Hills—making it a fine choice for a carnivorous feast. Handsome men carve glistening meats tableside until you cry uncle; just make sure to get one of the lamb chops before you quit.

WHO Special-occasion celebrants.