Fire Bull

WENDY AND TOM DINE OUT

Fire Bull is fun! The food might not be the best that we have ever tasted, but the place has some charm and warmth and the food is pretty good. There is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Barbecue. on the menu. Meat is delivered to tables on long skewers and offered to the diners. If you would like a slice or a piece, you just ask the waiter. He continues to cycle by your table as long as you place your circular card has the green side up. As soon as you have had enough meat the card is turned over to the red side. We have been to several of these "rodizios" before and always have the same concern, the meat gets overcooked on the skewers. Meats that are thick tend to have a moister piece in the center as the meat is carved. There are other menu items available too, and some of our large party had the rodizio and some ordered entrees from the menu.

We enjoyed this particular rodizio because the ambiance is pleasant. Everyone tried hard to please and the owner was there to supervise. Since the three dining areas are separated by dividers, each section has an intimate feel to it. Brazilian pictures adorn the walls to complement the warm tones of the room.

Visit their web page at: http://www.firebullrestaurant.com/about_us.html

RESTAURANT:

FIRE BULL

5 Central Street, Peabody, MA

DATE:

March 2006

MEAL:

Dinner

DECOR:

BREAD:

Rolls - Very fresh

SALAD:

Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots tomatoes and olives. The Blue Cheese Dressing was innocuous.

APPETIZER:

ENTREE:

All barbecues are served with white rice (nicely done), vinaigrette, a Brazilian bean dish (very good) and usually plantains, but the night we were there Kasaba Root was substituted.

Barbecue ($21.95): Spare Ribs, Chicken Wings, Sirloin Tips with Garlic, Pork Sausage, Top Sirloin, Chicken Breast, Lamb, Roast Beef, Pork Loin. We found the meats ranged from dry (roast beef, sausage) to very tasty. People appeared to favor the Top Sirloin and the Pork but other selections were also done nicely. The rub used on the meats is an interesting blend of spices and does very well to add flavor to the selections.

MOQUECA DE PEIXE ( $15.95) Excellent - Seafood stew simmered with extra virgin olive oil, tomato, onions and cilantro capixaba style with shrimp served steaming hot in a terracotta pot.

DESSERT:

Pudim (Flan)$3.00 - Yummy!

OTHER:

Easy street parking or in a nearby lot

Dress is casual

Service is excellent

Brazilian music in the background. On some nights there is live music.

OVERALL:

This is a hard one to rate. The food is probably a B+ but the whole experience brings an overall rating up to an A-. We would definitely return.

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RESTAURANT:	FIRE BULL
	5 Central Street, Peabody, MA
DATE:	March 2006
MEAL:	Dinner
DECOR:
BREAD:	Rolls - Very fresh

SALAD:	Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots tomatoes and olives. The Blue Cheese Dressing was innocuous.
APPETIZER:
ENTREE:	All barbecues are served with white rice (nicely done), vinaigrette, a Brazilian bean dish (very good) and usually plantains, but the night we were there Kasaba Root was substituted.
	Barbecue ($21.95): Spare Ribs, Chicken Wings, Sirloin Tips with Garlic, Pork Sausage, Top Sirloin, Chicken Breast, Lamb, Roast Beef, Pork Loin. We found the meats ranged from dry (roast beef, sausage) to very tasty. People appeared to favor the Top Sirloin and the Pork but other selections were also done nicely. The rub used on the meats is an interesting blend of spices and does very well to add flavor to the selections.
	MOQUECA DE PEIXE ( $15.95) Excellent - Seafood stew simmered with extra virgin olive oil, tomato, onions and cilantro capixaba style with shrimp served steaming hot in a terracotta pot.
DESSERT:	Pudim (Flan)$3.00 - Yummy!
OTHER:	Easy street parking or in a nearby lot
	Dress is casual
	Service is excellent
	Brazilian music in the background. On some nights there is live music.
OVERALL:	This is a hard one to rate. The food is probably a B+ but the whole experience brings an overall rating up to an A-. We would definitely return.