Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian steakhouse in Burlington, United States.
Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse in Burlington where grilled meat cuts are carved tableside throughout the meal in the rodizio style. A salad bar with vegetables, cheeses, and side dishes runs alongside the meat service.
The chain was founded in 1979 in Porto Alegre, in southern Brazil, a region with a long tradition of open-fire grilling called churrasco. It expanded to the United States in the 1990s and has grown steadily since then.
The servers, known as gauchos, carry large skewers of meat directly to the table and slice portions onto your plate on request. Guests use a small card, green on one side and red on the other, to signal whether they want more or need a break.
Booking ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends and holidays, since the restaurant tends to fill up. Private dining rooms are available for groups and can be arranged directly through the restaurant.
The rodizio concept of paying a flat price for unlimited meat grew out of the cattle ranching culture of southern Brazil, where herders needed a practical way to cook and eat large amounts of beef after long drives. What is now a polished restaurant format started as a very simple, working solution.
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