Illustration by Karen Caldicott.

1. Rio’s Churrascaria
The latest place to tempt carnivores with an endless parade of skewered meats is this Brazilian import, where the rodizio goes for $50.90.
360 Park Ave. S., at 26th St.; 212-252-7080

2. Churrascaria Tribeca and Churrascaria Plataforma
All the Brazilian-style grilled meat you can eat for $49.95, caipirinhas not included. A tip: Don’t fill up at the salad bar.
221 W. Broadway, nr. Franklin St.; 212-925-6969; and 316 W. 49th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-245-0505

3. Minado
A troupe of sumo wrestlers wouldn’t do badly at this all-you-can-eat sushi spot, where the buffet table runs nearly the length of the block.
6 E. 32nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-725-1333

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