A look inside the new TCHE Brazilian Grill in Idaho Falls and when it’s opening

#eastidahonews #tchebraziliangrill #brazil
IDAHO FALLS - The launch of TCHE Brazilian Grill is now just weeks away.
Many people have anticipated its opening since construction began in May 2022 at 2394 East Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls.
Dean Leavitt, the project manager and business partner, tells EastIdahoNews.com opening day is Sept. 19 and the seating capacity is around 220.
The 7,000-square-foot restaurant was originally supposed to open on Aug. 15, but delays in several pieces of equipment pushed it back.
“Our counter service for our food was custom-built in North Carolina. It has magnetic induction heat and cold plates to keep things at a safe temperature. This is the first time (the franchise) has done it this way, and it took longer than they anticipated to get things put together,” Leavitt says.
All the equipment was recently delivered and will be installed on Sept. 8 just in time for employee training.
The menu includes 40 menu items with “traditional rustic flavors of the open ranges of southern Brazil,” its website says. It includes a variety of steak, chicken and pork with rice, pasta and beans. There will be a salad bar and dessert options as well.
Leavitt describes it as a buffet-style eatery where customers can see the meat cooking on turning skewers in the dining area. There will be cut stations throughout the restaurant where meat is cut individually. Though it’s a self-serve format, waiters will provide tableside service to fill drinks and serve other side items.
Its parent company, Rodizio, is based in Salt Lake City and this is the first franchise location for its new model.
“The Rodizio grill people actually designed this TCHE concept for a smaller market so that we can keep our costs down and … have a lower price point,” Leavitt explains. “We’re trying to keep our price point below $30.”
Leavitt provided a tour of the restaurant, which you can watch in the video above. EastIdahoNews.com will be sampling the food in an upcoming East Idaho Eats segment.
► Subscribe to East Idaho News: / eastidahone. .
► Download our free app: marketplace-red......
► Like us on Facebook: / eastidahonews
► Follow us on Twitter: / eastidnews
► Follow us on Instagram: / eastidahonews
► Get East Idaho News merch: www.eastidahon...
► Subscribe to our free newsletter: www.eastidahon....

[@mamalatinaof2778]

Brazilian here… you explained so well! Love to see our culture and our food being enjoyed around the world. I want to wish you success and prosperity!

[@silverlining929]

Very excited!🎉

[@nada7.077]

What a beautiful interior. Those tables are gorgeous, I would like one for myself. Can’t wait for East Idaho Eats to see what some of their sides will be! Wishing this beautiful new restaurant much success!

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

Good luck TCHE! Great concept and explanation 👏👏

[@patriciamennite1039]

Love it ! But I have to say tche is not a Brazilian word!

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

It reminds me of Che Guevara, and he was a terrorist.

[@Utrelea]

I am sorry, but Tche is an expression used in the South of Brazil, if you are Brazilian you should have heard that, if you are not Brazilian (as I am) Tche is an expression used in the south of Brazil by gaucho and is an expression that can mean almost anything.