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MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY NAMED
FIRST 'PATRON SAINT' OF SAMBA
ROOM
From atmosphere to menu, Samba Room is an ambient
combination of casual and sophisticated put to a Latin beat. Mambo dance
rhythms, chile-laden, mango-infused aromas, palm trees and white tablecloths
accent the dining room and a serpentine, cocktail bar area that play host to
both diners enjoying Chef Butler's creative Latin cuisine and guests who attend
simply to be seduced by the Latin aura, beats and ambiance.
Samba Room is located in Travis Walk, just south of Knox
Street, at 4514 Travis #132, Dallas, Texas. Reservations are suggested for
dinner. (214) 522-4137 - Phone Edited by Autumn Rhea |
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The Samba Room, a Cuban bar and Latin cafe located in
Dallas' trend-setting Travis Walk, names Matthew McConaughey as the
restaurant's first "patron saint." Allegedly caught boogying au
naturel in his Austin home with little more than a pair of percussion instruments,
McConaughey shares two common passions with the Latin Fusion cuisine restaurant
- bongo drums and late night revelry.
"We just couldn't resist," said Samba General
Manager Chuck Przybylinski. "The bongo drums are part of our logo,
symbolizing the restaurant's Latin American roots and Samba Room is one of the
few Dallas restaurants with late night service until 2 a.m CT. The fact that Matthew McConaughey apparently
shares our appreciation for the instrument and after-hours diversion calls for
recognition."
Although the well-known actor is welcome at the
restaurant any time, Samba Room management would like to assure patrons that
their no shoes, no shirt, no service policy will be strictly enforced. As the
first "patron saint" of Samba Room, McConaughey may enjoy Chef Phil
Butler's Latin Fusion Cuisine "on the house." "We didn't know how to honor Matthew,
then it hit us - no pockets," said Chef Butler.
The reasonably priced menu gives patrons a
"tasteful" lesson in Spanish and Portuguese with English translations
of the dishes. Selections include large
plates, small plates, sandwiches and desserts. Open for Sunday brunch, dinner and late night, Samba Room is one of the
few Dallas restaurants serving dinner until 1 a.m. CT on weekends, with bar
service until 2 a.m. CT.