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Demonstration Kitchen
What you'll note with Chima is not only do you get superbly cooked meat, but that meat is cooked churrascaria style, which is, for lack of a better term, Brazilian barbeque. This style of cooking was developed by the Brazilian gauchos (cowboys) in the 16th and 17th century, rising in popularity in the 1940s. Depending on the meat, it is either seasoned in a salt water bath or marinated, and then cooked on the skewers over an open fire; the cooking style is so popular today that you can even purchase a churrascaria grill, if you so desire. Fattier meats are placed on top so the fat drips down, flavoring and seasoning your other meats. If you're interested in watching the process, you won't see it from inside, as the gauchos are busy there trying to delight diners by providing skewers of meat at a frequent pace throughout the restaurant; you won't even notice, therefore, that they've run to the kitchen. You can, however, view the entire cooking process from outside the restaurant, where you can linger in front of a window that looks into the open kitchen prior to entering. There you will see the spotless stainless steel kitchen, the cooks cooking the meat over hot flames and, of course, the Kosher salt and other rubs used to prepare the meats. If you forget to take a look before entry, no problem: It's warm in Florida year-round, so you can stop outside for a break between savory meats, or take a look while you're waiting for your car. It's truly a scene not to be missed.
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Gauchos/Disks
One little disk -- Vegas fans might actually call this a chip -- is the key to your satisfaction at Chima. You might have thought it was the handsome gauchos who cater to your every need, which in part is true. But the disk is the true key to happiness at Chima, as it offers the gauchos an instant indicator of your every dining whim. It's a very simple and effective concept: One side is orange and says, "Yes, please," and the other is black and says, "No, thank you." When you are enjoying your meat and are satisfied, you put your disk black side up so that the Gauchos don't continue offering you more of their sumptuous treats. When you're ready to partake in another course, simply flip the disk to orange side up and the gauchos are at your beck and call, providing you with delectable delights to your heart's content. It's as simple as a flip of the disk.
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