The words “Richmond” and “Hill” don’t exactly conjure up images of Brazil, but Touro Churrascaria is doing its best to change that. The Brazilian steak house set up shop north of the city, aiming to woo diners with its take on the all-you-can-eat meal. The expansive space — which can hold up to 440 patrons — is divvied up into various sections. Up front, the bar is crafted from slices of volcanic rock that’s lit from within, creating a tangerine glow. A wine nook sits behind in the far corner, with an Enomatic wine system acting as the focal point. Not for those who eschew meat, the steak house is something of a carnivore’s fantasy. Each diner is provided a cardboard disc: one side is green, the other red. When ready, patrons flip the card to green, and servers scurry tableside to carve off fresh cuts of meat. The goods are all barbecued on spits brought in from the motherland. Visible from the main dining area, the rotisserie barbecue holds 63 spits, all of which rotate 360 degrees over lump charcoal. Following its tour of the dining room, the meat is returned to its domain, re-spiced and placed back on the heat.
