DALLAS, July 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the world’s greatest descending upon and all eyes turning towards Brazil next month, leading Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão (Nasdaq:FOGO) today launches “The Fogo Guide to Brazilian Cuisine,” an online destination that offers diners, travelers and churrasco enthusiasts alike an inside look into the expansive culinary landscape of South America’s largest country. The digital resource features regularly-updated, original content across three key categories, which include:
“For those aiming to travel to Brazil, learn more about Brazil or just looking to bring a small taste of Brazil into their own homes, ‘The Fogo Guide to Brazilian Cuisine’ taps into our deep roots and traditional South American heritage to create an authentic culinary experience, both on- and offline,” said Larry Johnson, chief executive officer of Fogo de Chão. “The first Fogo de Chão opened in 1979, nestled in the countryside of Porto Alegre. Today, with more than 36 years of experience and 42 locations across three countries, we’re proud to share our expertise in all-things Brazilian cuisine in this new, engaging way. We hope our Guide will help to introduce a few new phrases, new insights and new flavors of an incredibly beautiful, diverse culture to a global audience of travelers, explorers and connoisseurs.”
“The Fogo Guide to Brazilian Cuisine” is live and curating content starting today at http://www.fogo.com/guide. For more information about Fogo de Chão, including locations and hours, pricing and menu offerings like the new Brazilian Brunch, Gaucho Lunch or expanded Market Table, please visit http://www.fogo.com.
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About Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão is a leading Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, which has specialized for more than 36 years in fire-roasting high-quality meats utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco. The company was founded in 1979 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and expanded into the U.S. in 1997. There are currently 42 locations throughout Brazil, the United States, and Mexico, including locations in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. For more information, visit Fogo.com or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
For a visual representation of the story of Fogo de Chão, watch “The Gaucho Way,” a documentary-style video shot through the eyes of real Fogo de Chão Brazilian gauchos and explores the restaurant’s deep cultural roots in Southern Brazil.