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Spring Has Sprung at Chima Steakhouse

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With March right around the corner, spring has officially sprung. We can start saying goodbye to winter and welcome in the spring season. There’s something about the change in the air, flowers blooming, and the weather warming up that puts a smile on our faces. It’s true what they say, spring reminds us that change can be beautiful. And one thing that we are changing at Chima Steakhouse, your fine dining experience Tysons Corner, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, and Charlotte, are our specials. From our dining deals to our cocktails, we got you covered next time you want to get the upscale dining experience.

Spring – Refreshing Cocktails

The Chima Steakhouse cocktail menu is extensive, including signature drinks and those exclusive to Chima Steakhouse. Whatever you are in the mood for, we have it. We also have drinks that pair perfectly with whatever meal you are ordering. Not sure which one of our mouthwatering cocktails to get? Our staff can point you in the right direction. You also cannot forget our lengthy list of wines. Springtime gives us all a bubbly and upbeat aura. And what better way to soak up the season of spring than with a glass of our delectable wine? Spring also represents new beginnings. With that said, you might be in the mood to try out a new cocktail or wine. When you come in for dinner, just let us know what kind of flavors you like and we can pair you with the perfect drink.

Spring Flavors

From season to season, the Chima Steakhouse menu options are always delicious and filled with something for everyone. If you are looking for a quality and mouth-watering steak, we offer rodizio steak that is guaranteed to bring your taste buds to life. Along with this is our Angus picanha, created with our signature cut and grilled to perfection. For those who are looking for other kinds of meat, we have a delightful slow-roasted aji chicken for you. If you are a seafood lover, our salmon is a fan favorite and is served with a refreshing passion fruit sauce on the side. And if you are looking for a springtime salad, our salad bar options will hit the spot and help bring in the season. We do this with our array of salads, featuring the new refreshing cucumber salad, filled with cucumber, dill, sour cream, Dijon mustard, golden flaxseed, salt and pepper. For those who want something with more of a kick, we also have added Mexican artichoke salad and Moroccan couscous to our menu.

Spring Time Events

With spring comes various special events. Springtime is a popular time for weddings, baby showers, and more. With that said, you may be looking for the perfect place to host these special events at. And you are in luck because Chima Steakhouse, your fine dining experience Tysons Corner, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, and Charlotte has you covered. We can host your springtime events in our private rooms. The best part is that you can get an upscale dining experience at your event. While you host the event, we prepare an exquisite meal and delicious cocktails for you and your guests. All you have to worry about is enjoying yourself, and we handle the rest.

Spring – Make Your Reservation Today!

Welcome the spring season with Chima Steakhouse! Your fine dining experience Tysons Corner, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, and Charlotte await you. Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to try out some new delicious cocktails and even better food. And the best way to do that is by securing a table at one of our locations. To do this, simply go onto our website, Chima Steakhouse, and put in the time, date, and party size. After that, you can make your reservation and get excited for your upscale dining experience. If you have a special event coming up and want to secure a private room at any of our locations, be sure to visit our website and reach out to our team. From there, we can accommodate you and get your special day planned.

Hey 2020 Grads, Chima Wants to Celebrate With You!

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As we get closer and closer to the end of the chaos that surrounded COVID-19, the team here at Chima Steakhouse gets more excited about all the celebratory graduation dinners we’ll be hosting. 2020 hasn’t been easy and being a student during these most recent months has been more than a challenge for you and we totally get it! 

Because we get it, and we know how hard you’ve worked, we want to reward you with a celebratory lunch or dinner. Until July 31st, all you have to do is mention your graduation date and school and you’ll be able to enjoy our rodizio meats for $46.90 (regular price $56.90 per person)!

With all of the virtual classes and virtual resources we’ve all had to quickly adapt to, it’s no secret that we are all ready to get out and have some real fun! Chima is the perfect place to get out and unwind once quarantine is over. With our traditionally-styled gauchos serving you an array of delicious specialty meats,  and our beautifully stocked gourmet salad bar, your graduation celebration is sure to be one for the books!

If you’re planning something small for just you and a few other people, Chima is the perfect place. If you’re planning something a little larger for you and a group of friends, Chima is still the perfect place! The truth is, Chima Steakhouse is designed to accommodate both large parties and small groups. We know how important it is to celebrate with the people you love and we want you to be able to do so without worrying about if they’ll all fit comfortably!

You are about to embark on the next chapter of your life and we want to be part of your celebration. Allow us to help you celebrate with deliciously seasoned meats like sirloin, sausage, steak, salmon, and more!  The best part of all is that you can book your reservation right here, right now, on our website! Just click the location nearest you and get ready for a mouth-watering dining experience. 

If you have any questions about our menu, our dining accommodations, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! Stay safe and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Attention 2020 Graduates: Chima Wants to Help You Celebrate Your 2020 Graduation!

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Graduation Day is right around the corner, and let us just say that the team here at Chima is happy to help you celebrate. We know how hard you’ve worked this year and we know that these last semesters have been especially tough! We want you to know that we’ve planned quite a celebration for you and your family and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it!

Chima offers a truly heartfelt Congratulations to you all and we want to help you celebrate the completion of this journey and start of the next! As you know Chima’s menu is filled with delicious blends of Brazilian and American favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for one of our delicious specialty meats, or if you’d like to enjoy a salad from our gourmet salad bar.

For example, our Angus Pichana is a prime cut or Top Sirloin served by our Gaucho’s and grilled to perfection. Or try our Peach Pomegranate Frisee Salad; made with Frisee lettuce – fresh peaches – pomegranate seeds served with homemade passion fruit dressing.

The best part of all is we have multiple locations located throughout the US and we are excited to serve you. Click one of the locations below to make your Graduation Dinner reservation today.

Charlotte, North Carolina 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Tysons Corner, Virginia 

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting place to celebrate this new milestone in your life, make a reservation at Chima Steakhouse today. Our dining experience is sure to please whether you have a crowd of 2 or a crowd of 100. 

As you can see, celebrating your 2020 graduation at Chima is sure to be a good time and the food will be an experience all on its own!

Again, congratulations Grad and we can’t wait to help you celebrate!

Call Chima for Complete Event Planning!

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This is the season for some of the biggest corporate events in town, and one poor decision can actually derail your perfectly planned office Christmas party! With so many things on your corporate event planning checklist and the many challenges facing a corporate event planner in 2019, wouldn’t it be great if there were a simple solution? Well there is! Chima Steakhouses complete one-stop-shopping for all your corporate event planning needs.

If you have been tasked with the overwhelming job of planning a corporate event, then you need to be like an event detective and start asking a million questions, such as: How many people will be attending the event? Is your company paying it for? Who will be hosting or speaking at your corporate event? Do you need to provide Wi-Fi, a podium, and TV screen? Where will you host your event? Is there a place that can help with all of this with no need for outside vendors since they offer a complete and comprehensive corporate event package? Yes! That’s what we’re saying-Chima Steakhouse!

Our VIP rooms are equipped with TV, wireless Internet, and wireless microphones. Chima offers an authentic, modern dining experience with an unlimited menu at a fixed price, so there is always something for everyone. Planning a corporate event at Chima will guarantee the best:

  • ENTERTAINMENT:As you enter Chima Restaurants you will immediately feel the energy of our lively servers dressed in the traditional gaucho pants, white dress shirts and boots who wander around Chima each carrying a long skewer of freshly grilled meat to serve guests Rodizio style – meaning food is brought several times to the dining table. 
  • ENORMOUS SELECTION: With more than 30 items on our gourmet salad bar that would satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, there is something for everyone at Chima Steakhouse. For those event attendees who are worried that a steakhouse won’t have choices to temp your taste buds, we are confident you will be pleasantly surprised! Other than our famous rodizio meat selection, the most popular dishes at Chima include arugula and mushroom salad, cold smoked salmon, house vegetable soup, hearts of palm, gorgonzola mousse, endive salad, soy salad, a selection of dressings and sauces to put on a salad you make yourself, cheese assortments and freshly baked breads. If seafood floats your boat, we have fresh salmon, seafood salad and smoked salmon with the choice of a pesto sauce or passion fruit sauce. 
  • DESSERTS:Although you will be tempted to enjoy every morsel of your dinner without leaving room for dessert, try to leave at least a few mouthfuls! Our most decadent desserts are the hot chocolate coconut lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream, and a flaky, warm apple strudel pastry resting in hot caramel sauce. All of our desserts are delicious works of art to be seen and tasted, and a perfect ending to a great meal and a great corporate event at Chima.

Now that you have the perfect location, you have some other important things on your planning checklist to think about, and our Chima event managers are here to help you every step of the way! When planning a corporate event at a restaurant like Chima, you have to plan ahead to consider the best framework for your corporate events purpose. Some ideas for corporate events that are a perfect pairing with Chima restaurants are:

  • Business Networking
  • Mix and Mingle Party
  • Annual Meetings
  • Holiday Happy Hour
  • End Of Year Party
  • Dress Up to get Down Events

All of our Chima locations offer the most unique dining experience with a touch of exclusivity. We are located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tysons Corner, Virginia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Charlotte, North Carolina. From the moment you enter our beautiful locations you feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere that can only be found at Chima restaurants. We are looking forward to booking your corporate event today.

Key Points for Planning any Corporate Event

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Corporate event planning is stressful at any time, but especially as the year draws to an end. Around this time, these events are intended to help boost final quarter sales, create partnerships for the coming year, and promote establish your brand as an authority in the field. Successful corporate events like conferences or banquets can open the doors to important business opportunities, while less successful ones can make that journey more difficult. As the event planner for a major corporate event, the pressure is on from conception to execution. Where do you even start planning? How do you decide important details like corporate event catering or venue for such a large party? Don’t worry! This list of 15 key points for planning any corporate event will guide you through the entire process.

Stage One: Eight Months to One Year Before the Event

The first and most important tip for planning an amazing corporate event is to give yourself enough time to do so. Greatness doesn’t happen overnight, and that includes planning a great party. Begin your planning at least eight months beforehand; larger, more extravagant events may take up to a year to plan properly. During this earliest stage, focus on:

  • Setting Goals and Objectives:what kind of event are you planning? Do you want attendees to network and connect? Are you introducing a new product or concept to the world for the first time? Is this a conference for other experts in your field? Deciding this first will help guide your next steps.
  • Ballpark a Rough Budget:how much do you want to put toward this corporate event? Plan on allocating a bulk of that money to venue and corporate event catering. Other things you may have to budget for include travel expenses for honored guests, swag bags, and branded materials like banners, brochures, and POP displays.
  • Choose a Format and Theme: this goes hand-in-hand with both of the previous points. Your objective and budget will dictate the format and theme. Work within the parameters you have or make your case for more funding and creative license.
  • Scout Location, Venue, and Vendors:as the most central details to your corporate event planning, narrowing down your options early helps streamline other plans like décor and set up. Chima Steakhouse has great options for events with large groups
  • Pick a Date:or, a general time period. Try to narrow it down to at least a two-week window in case things need to be adjusted and accounted for. Once other major details like venue, vendors, and entertainment are finalized, you can settle on the official date.

Stage Two: Three to Four Months Out

As your chosen date gets closer, it’s important not to wait too long to begin finalizing the finer details. This is when everything gets ironed out and you set your corporate event apart from any competitors.

  • Research and Finalize Speakers, Entertainment:this varies depending on the type of even you plan but give yourself enough time to find the best options for either case. Whether it is an expert in your field slated to be the keynote speaker or a live band or DJ, allowing enough time for preparation is important to avoiding embarrassing mishaps. Be sure to do your research: read reviews, look for examples of their work online, etc.
  • Organize Finances:with all the plans coming together, now is the time to ensure you have the funds to cover all expenses. This includes any necessary deposits to secure the venue or corporate event catering. Keep track of your spending as necessary for accounting and tax reasons.
  • Begin Online Promotion and Invite Guests:just as your speakers or performers need enough time to plan and prepare, your guests do as well. Give them enough forward notice to make any necessary arrangements for attendance. Send personal invitations to any partnered companies you may have or other honored guests. Otherwise, online event promotion through sites like Eventbrite, Facebook, and local event boards can help boost your attendance numbers.
  • Finalize Venue and Vendor Details:finalize decorations, menu items and food service arrangements, set up and take down, and other such details. Double and triple check everything now to avoid emergency situations on the day of the event.
  • Draft the Schedule:once these details are squared away, create a schedule draft to ensure everything is accounted for. Include time for guests to arrive and mingle, a cocktail hour at Chima’s world-class bar, and eating. If speeches or awards are being given, be sure no other events happen simultaneously to avoid distractions. Ensure everyone on your team knows their role and your expectations.

Stage Three: The Final Countdown

About one week before the corporate event, it’s crunch time. Now is when you finalize any last-minute details and changes and set everything in stone. While this time can be frantic, make sure to:

Send Reminders: it may have been some time since your guests RSVP’d. Make sure they have enough time to finalize their own plans to attend.

Boost Online Promo: if you want more of a general audience, the week leading up to your corporate event is a great time to boost online visibility. Boost your Facebook event or other online event ads. If you have radio or television presence, be sure to use this to your advantage as well.

Finalize the Schedule and Communicate Details: be sure vendors and caterers know when they are expected to be at the venue for set up. You may also need to follow up with speakers or entertainment to ensure their allotted time is sufficient and they are prepared.

Test Equipment and Get Back Ups: Murphy’s law says whatever can go wrong, will go wrong, so be prepared. If you are using projections or microphones, test the equipment a day or two beforehand to make sure it is in working order. It’s also a good idea to have back up HDMI cables, chargers, and power cords in case something happens the day of your corporate event. It is always better to be over prepared in these situations.

Enjoy Yourself: after spending so much time planning this event, take your time to enjoy your hard work! Mingle, network, and be sure to get a taste of what Chima Steakhouse catering has to offer.

If you are planning an upcoming corporate event, let Chima Steakhouse help take some of the pressure off your shoulders. Call our reservation department to book your event in Uptown Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Center City, Philadelphia, or Tysons Corner and find out more about our all-inclusive special packages.