Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse Opens Monday in Tysons

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fogo de Chão, the Southern Brazilian steakhouse, is opening its first location in Northern Virginia (and second location in metropolitan D.C.) Monday.

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner service on Monday. Located at 1775 Tysons Blvd. in Tysons (see map below), the restaurant will feature an open kitchen, showcasing the Southern Brazilian grilling technique of "churrasco," an expansive outdoor patio for al fresco dining and a taste of traditional Southern Brazilian culture and cuisine.

“Tysons is such an exciting and dynamic city, attracting guests from all over the world,” said Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. “We are thrilled to become part of this community and introduce our passion for Southern Brazilian culture and cuisine to residents and visitors alike.”

The menu is anchored around the full churrasco experience – the art of roasting meats over an open fire, and espeto corrido, or “continuous service” – that Fogo de Chão began serving more than 37 years ago in Southern Brazil. The menu features fire-roasted meats that are seasoned, prepared and carved tableside by a team of Brazilian-trained gaucho chefs. Some guest favorites include filet mignon, lamb chops and ribeye, as well signature Brazilian cuts like their house specialty Picanha sirloin. 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 new Tysons Fogo de Chão location offers a variety of other dining options and experiences for everyone, including:

• Gaucho Lunch: A customizable experience designed to accommodate the busy schedules of weekday diners and business professionals, starting at $15 for the Market Table only. Guests may choose to add a single cut of fire-roasted meat, all for under $25.
• Brazilian Brunch: Introduced to celebrate family and friends on weekends, guests can enjoy the Full Churrasco experience along with the Market Table, fresh seasonal fruits, Greek Yogurt and some special, Brazilian-inspired breakfast items like Pão de Queijo Egg Bake, Braised Beef Rib Hash and a Seasonal Sunday Roast. 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.
• Bar Fogo: Created for those craving the authentic Fogo de Chão experience in a more casual way, guests can enjoy smaller, shareable plates, a variety of craft cocktails, award-winning wines and happy hour specials located in the bar area of the restaurant.
• Seafood: Brazilian-inspired seafood options such as Shrimp Cocktail, Mango Chilean Sea Bass, and a Seafood Tower are also available a-la-carte.
• Group and Private Dining: Whether celebrating a special birthday or hosting a large corporate meeting, Fogo de Chão has become the place for group and private dining internationally. The Tysons restaurant is suited for groups of all sizes with customizable menus, beautiful private and semi-private dining spaces, and complimentary A/V equipment.

The Tysons culinary team is led by Head Gaucho Chef Marinho Detumin, who first learned the gaucho style of cooking on his family farm in Água Doce, located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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 also offers a dessert menu, including its signature Papaya Cream – made with fresh papaya and vanilla ice cream, 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.

Restaurant hours

Lunch and Weekend Brunch:

• Monday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dinner

• Monday through Thursday: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Friday: 5 to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 2 to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 to 9 p.m.

Happy Hour

• Monday through Friday: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Available in the bar area only).

PHOTO of Fogo de Chao restaurant courtesy of restaurant.