FOGO Fogo de Chao, Inc. (delisted)

Fogo de Chão (NASDAQ:FOGO), the internationally-renowned Southern Brazilian steakhouse, opened its first location in Northern Virginia on Monday, at 1775 Tysons Boulevard.  The new restaurant marks Fogo de Chão’s second location in metropolitan D.C. and its 34th location in the United States.  There are currently 46 Fogo de Chão restaurants, worldwide.

Fogo de Chão is pleased to bring its second authentic Southern Brazilian dining experience to the greater Washington D.C. area, providing loyal guests with a new, convenient location to enjoy its unique brand of high-end hospitality and exceptional value.  The new restaurant, located in Fairfax County’s most prestigious business district, features an open kitchen showcasing the centuries-old gaucho tradition of churrasco – grilling meats over an open fire – and an expansive outdoor patio.

“We’re thrilled to deepen our relationship with residents and visitors in the D.C. area, and to continue sharing our Southern Brazilian hospitality, cuisine and values with the world,” said Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão.  “Tysons is a vibrant and exciting location and we are proud to be a part of this dynamic community.”

The newest Fogo de Chão menu features the restaurant’s signature savory, fire-roasted meats that are seasoned, prepared and carved tableside by a team of authentic, Brazilian-trained gaucho chefs. The wealth of meat choices includes favorites like the house specialty Picanha sirloin, filet mignon, lamb chops and ribeye. As a complement to the variety of protein options, guests can also enjoy the gourmet Market Table and Feijoada Bar, which includes seasonal salads, soups, fresh vegetables, Feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew), and authentic Brazilian side dishes. To celebrate the new location, an introductory price of $48.95 is being offered for dinner.

The Tysons Fogo de Chão location also offers a variety of other dining options and experiences including Gaucho Lunch, which allows busy weekday diners and business professionals to customize their experience starting at $15. Additionally, the new Weekend Brazilian Brunch gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the full churrasco experience along with special Brazilian-inspired brunch items during the day on Saturdays and Sundays.  To complement the experience, Fogo de Chão offers a special Brunch Bar in the main dining room where guests can enjoy made-to-order Caipirinhas and classic American brunch cocktails with Brazilian twists such as their cachaça Bloody Mary and Passion Fruit Mimosa.

Other highlights of the new Tysons location are its Bar Fogo area including two expansive patios.  The menu at Bar Fogo includes shareable small plates and new menu additions like a picanha burger, Brazilian empanadas and a variety of craft cocktails. The restaurant also has several private and semi-private dining areas which are perfect for hosting special occasion celebrations, corporate meetings or other group events. 

Every Fogo de Chão restaurant boasts an award-winning wine list and extensive drink menu, featuring Brazil’s national drink, the Caipirinha, handcrafted with cachaça (Brazilian liquor made from sugarcane), fresh lime, and sugar. Fogo de Chão offers a tempting dessert menu, including its signature Papaya Cream – made with fresh papaya and vanilla ice cream, then finished with Crème de Cassis tableside. A dining experience for all ages, children six-and-under enjoy complimentary dining, and ages seven-to-12 dine at half price for the full churrasco experience.

For hours of operation and other information, please visit www.fogo.com.

About Fogo de ChãoFogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is a leading Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, which has specialized for more than 37 years in fire-roasting high-quality meats utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco. Fogo delivers a distinctive and authentic Brazilian dining experience through the combination of high-quality Brazilian cuisine and a differentiated service model known as espeto corrido (Portuguese for "continuous service") delivered by gaucho chefs. Fogo offers its guests a tasting menu of a variety of meats including beef, lamb, pork and chicken, simply seasoned and carefully fire-roasted to expose their natural flavors, a gourmet Market Table with seasonal salads, soup and fresh vegetables, seafood, desserts, signature cocktails and an award-winning wine list. The first Fogo de Chão opened in Brazil in 1979. The Company currently operates 34 restaurants in the United States, 10 in Brazil and two joint venture restaurants in Mexico. Visit FOGO.com for more information.

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