Anyone ever try this eatery?

[AnticorRifling]

http://www.fogodechao.com/

I'm thinking about trying it tonight was wondering if anyone has been in their neck of the woods.

[Allereli]

http://www.fogodechao.com/

I'm thinking about trying it tonight was wondering if anyone has been in their neck of the woods.

there's one in DC, but I haven't been. I hear it's a big meal.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=1118292&categories=Restaurants

[Gan]

ITS THE BOMB.

Dont eat for at least 16 hours (24 if you're a girly-man).

There's more food there than lawfully allowable. And I'm talking BEEF. Not wimpy ass cuisine.

We have one here in Houston on Richmond Ave.

Its not cheap, but plan on getting your eat on if you go.

Wait staff make rounds by each table bringing the different courses. Dont make the mistake of filling up on the veggies or pre-main course food.

[waywardgs]

http://www.fogodechao.com/

I'm thinking about trying it tonight was wondering if anyone has been in their neck of the woods.

There's one in minneapolis, it's exceptionally good. I think it's $50, wine/drinks extra, and people wander around with huge sticks of sirloin, tenderloin, chicken, sausage, all perfectly cooked, and slice it off on your plate as you eat. The buffet- style salad bar is far more than that, it's all top notch stuff. Only go if you're into the beef thing, and lots of it.

[Gan]

waywardgs is right on the price. It was over 100 for me and the mrs. to eat there. I would say the price is equivalent to eating out at a good quality steak house - but with more food. ;)

[AnticorRifling]

Hmm I might hold off for a day when I didn't just kill a big lunch then.

[Ashliana]

I haven't tried that one, but there's a similar Brazilian steakhouse called "Chiba" here in Tyson's Corner. It's around $50 per person, and they walk around with various cuts of meat, including bacon-wrapped chicken that was pretty good.

It's more of an "experience" than just a meal.. I wouldn't go very often, but it's worth trying. Like other people said, make sure you go when you're hungry! And don't fill up on the bread/salad they try to pawn off on you. :o

[AnticorRifling]

Yeah I'll make sure when I go they realize I'm there to work and I'm clocking in.

[CrystalTears]

Yeah I'll make sure when I go they realize I'm there to work and I'm clocking in.
OMG make sure you don't abuse their buffet and find yourself kicked out for being a big pig. :D

I do love Brazilian meat buffets. When you find that everything, even the chicken liver, is awesome, it's gotta be good.

[Gan]

Yeah I'll make sure when I go they realize I'm there to work and I'm clocking in.

haha

bingo

[AnticorRifling]

I do love Brazilian meat buffets.
Almost sig worthy.

[Revalos]

Fogo is awesome. I went for my Birthday this year and for a business "lunch" that lasted well past dinner...and we didn't order many drinks...they were pissed.

[Stanley Burrell]

Hmm. Never been to one, but I imagine it's probably almost as good as food prepared by the real gauchos castellanos.

[NocturnalRob]

no Fogo in NYC = sad rob.

but i've had friends who went to it in DC. what they said aligns with everything posted above. eat a light breakfast and then prepare to get your beef on.

When i spent a few weeks traveling around brazil, i went to a bunch of churrascarias. depending on where you are (the ones in rio aren't all that friendly unless you're shelling out a lot of money), these are some of the friendliest, most welcoming restaurants I've ever experienced. and so much fucking food.

let me know how the meal goes.

[Asile]

Looks a lot like Texas de Brazil, which I've been to in Orlando and here in Richmond. If that is the case... yeah, just don't eat that day. I get a little bit from TdB's soup/salad bar (I feel bad calling it that, 'cause it's so much more awesome than any other restaurant's) to help balance out all the meat, and just totally enjoy the experience.

I plan on about $125 for the husband and me, using a coupon either for a free meal or for meals at 1/2 price, to include the meal, an alcoholic drink or two for each of us, a shared dessert and tip (about 20-25% out of total love for the people who work there and never make us feel like we should get out after 2 or 3 hours).

[JohnGalt]

I ate here with Hank Rearden and Francisco d'Anconia one night.

Great food.

[Danical]

I had this in Austin.

It was made of pure 100% win.

I wish I could have asked for like 30 take-home boxes . . . for the dogs of course.

[Stretch]

I've been to Texas de Brazil a few times, and I'll echo everything here.

Prepare to down a lot of water and sweat out steak for a few days.

[AnticorRifling]

Finally getting around to going to Fogo de Chão. Going Saturday night with the wife. I think I'll start fasting now.

[Geshron]

Was the most amazing eating experience of my life, and I'm practically carnivorous. Enjoy!

[Bhuryn]

I didn't realize this place existed. There is one in Dallas, I'll have to go check it out.

[AnticorRifling]

Was the most amazing eating experience of my life, and I'm practically carnivorous. Enjoy!
Yeah I'm stoked. Going for our 6 year anniversary. The wife is a huge meat eater (Rob/Nekk/etc I will preemptively punch you in the dick for any and all comments.) so she'll enjoy it.

[Parkbandit]

I've never been to Fogo, but I've been to a couple of these types of restaurants.. and didn't have that great of an experience. Sure it's all you can eat... but the meat really wasn't that good. If I'm going out to spend $50 bucks a plate, I'm going to go for some really good steak.

Hopefully, Fogo has better quality meat than what I experienced.. as well as cooking it to order (all the meat that came to our table was between medium well and well)

[Geshron]

I went to the downtown Chicago location, was definitely quality as I am insanely picky about that. I don't really trust too many other similar places, though.

[Parkbandit]

Yeah I'm stoked. Going for our 6 year anniversary. The wife is a huge meat eater (Rob/Nekk/etc I will preemptively punch you in the dick for any and all comments.) so she'll enjoy it.

http://s.bebo.com/app-image/7985858100/5411656627/PROFILE/i.quizzaz.com/img/q/u/08/04/14/quagmire-731058.jpg

[Parkbandit]

I went to the downtown Chicago location, was definitely quality as I am insanely picky about that. I don't really trust too many other similar places, though.

Yea.. I actually would give Fogo a chance despite my experiences with Brazilian Meat On A Stick places.

[AnticorRifling]

Can't see the pic at work but I assume it's a picture of your first car:

http://uh.edu/engines/model-a.jpg

[Parkbandit]

Can't see the pic at work but I assume it's a picture of your first car:

http://uh.edu/engines/model-a.jpg

Actually "my" first car was a Dodge Aspen.. and living in upstate NY, there was more rust on it than actual metal. It was my sister's car, but she felt it was completely unsafe.. seeing how you could see the road beneath your feet as you drove :)

It looked like this, only ugly rust covered tan with rust holes all over it.

http://www.dippy.org/photo/pred/predasp05.jpg

[AnticorRifling]

Close enough.


On topic I need to figure out what bottle of wine to get for the evening.... probably a reisling since I'm a huge fan.

[Keller]

Finally getting around to going to Fogo de Chão. Going Saturday night with the wife. I think I'll start fasting now.

make sure you try almost everything before getting seconds on anything.

If I remember, the skirt steak was by far the best cut.

The filet was pretty bad. The pork ribs were outstanding.

[AnticorRifling]

Yeah I plan on trying it all. I've never been a huge filet fan anyway so if it dissapoints I won't be heart broken. Ribs on the other hand are a religion.
Serving bad ribs is asking for an accidental fire in the night.

[Keller]

Yeah I plan on trying it all. I've never been a huge filet fan anyway so if it dissapoints I won't be heart broken. Ribs on the other hand are a religion.
Serving bad ribs is asking for an accidental fire in the night.

The filet is just overdone and has too much spice/brazilian-smokeyness.

[AnticorRifling]

Slightly on topic if you enjoy seafood I would highly recommend Mccormick and Schmick's. I know they have locations in most major cities and they are fan fucking tastic.

[EasternBrand]

Slightly on topic if you enjoy seafood I would highly recommend Mccormick and Schmick's. I know they have locations in most major cities and they are fan fucking tastic.

Yeah, you know, I gotta say I've been pleasantly surprised at my M&S experiences. I've gone to the one in DC twice and the one in NY once. They list the fresh fish on the top of the menu each day, and I've always ordered from that. I can't speak to the quality of the rest of their menu, but the fresh stuff was pretty good.

[Clove]

Flanders Fishmarket in East Lyme, CT. Just keep away from the deer ticks.

http://www.flandersfish.com/

[Keller]

Flanders Fishmarket in East Lyme, CT. Just keep away from the deer ticks.

http://www.flandersfish.com/

Do they roast the deer ticks or fry them?

[Clove]

Do they roast the deer ticks or fry them?Fry. They fall apart if you roast them.

[Tsa`ah]

I'm not sure if a bad Brazillian steak house exists. Samba, Brasa, Gauchos ... every one of them an assault on kosher eating and hella worth it. Just make sure you try it all, from beef to lamb ... chicken to goose.

My suggestion is to eat salads and bran for the entire week after

[Hips]

Maybe it was just that particular restaurant, 'cause the bacon-wrapped filet at the Fogo de Chau in Philadelphia is always amazing. And the top sirloin, mmmm.

[diethx]

I've never been to Fogo, but I've been to a couple of these types of restaurants.. and didn't have that great of an experience. Sure it's all you can eat... but the meat really wasn't that good. If I'm going out to spend $50 bucks a plate, I'm going to go for some really good steak.

Hopefully, Fogo has better quality meat than what I experienced.. as well as cooking it to order (all the meat that came to our table was between medium well and well)

I've had experiences like that before. And after the meal I was angry at myself for not just going to Fogo. That place is amazing.


make sure you try almost everything before getting seconds on anything.

If I remember, the skirt steak was by far the best cut.

The filet was pretty bad. The pork ribs were outstanding.

Not in Atlanta. The plain filet and the bacon-wrapped filet are both amazing. Tender, juicy, bloody, nomnom. And nothing has too much of spice or smoke or anything except the garlic beef, imho. It's a little much for me so I don't get that cut.

We go there now for pretty much all birthdays, and we went there a couple weeks ago for our 5 year anniversary.

And we're having our wedding dinner there. Yes, we really enjoy Fogo, lol.

Anticor, i'd suggest you double-up on the pork loin, the chicken wings, and the parmesan-crusted pork. They are fucking amazing.

The filet and the bottom sirloin are probably my favorite cuts of red meat.

[NocturnalRob]

you're having your wedding dinner at a chain restaurant? Ah, memories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3HcaIiTmDc

[diethx]

you're having your wedding dinner at a chain restaurant? Ah, memories.

So you're trying to tell me that an intimate dinner with our closest loved ones in our favorite restaurant of all time would leave shittier memories than some tacky, overpriced bullshit cliche wedding with brown salads and cold fish?

Yeah, you're retarded. :)

[NocturnalRob]

So you're trying to tell me that an intimate dinner with our closest loved ones in our favorite restaurant of all time would leave shittier memories than some tacky, overpriced bullshit cliche wedding with brown salads and cold fish?

Yeah, you're retarded. :)
Yes, clearly that's exactly what I said...Prescription for Stef: 1 chill pill. And I'm taking away your 'Jump to Conclusions' mat

[Tsa`ah]

you're having your wedding dinner at a chain restaurant? Ah, memories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3HcaIiTmDc

You can't really compare Fogo to Fuddrucker's.

[AnticorRifling]

I wanted the wedding party to go trick or treating. I was shot down on that idea too.

[NocturnalRob]

You can't really compare Fogo to Fuddrucker's.
I'm not. I simply stated they were both chain restaurants. And that's a Waffle House, guy.

[NocturnalRob]

I wanted the wedding party to go trick or treating. I was shot down on that idea too.
bunch of jerks. you already had the costumes and everything!!

http://stupidweddingcrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/wedding-night-thong-underwear.jpg

[AnticorRifling]

I eat like six times a day now, not eating after dinner Friday night until 5:30pm on saturday is going to be brutal. I'm going to throw more meat down my throat than Rob at a frat party.

[NocturnalRob]

I eat like six times a day now, not eating after dinner Friday night until 5:30pm on saturday is going to be brutal. I'm going to throw more meat down my throat than Rob at a frat party.
I love me some bratwurst!!

And you should still eat a big breakfast. And drink water.

[Tsa`ah]

I'm not. I simply stated they were both chain restaurants. And that's a Waffle House, guy.

I didn't bother watching the vid, I got the gist without it.

It doesn't really matter ... the point was that not all chains = inbred wedding reception @ Buttfuckers.

[AnticorRifling]

I love me some bratwurst!!

And you should still eat a big breakfast. And drink water. I will probably just do my pre workout and my protein in the morning. I drink 1-1.5gal of water a day right now.

[diethx]

Yes, clearly that's exactly what I said...Prescription for Stef: 1 chill pill. And I'm taking away your 'Jump to Conclusions' mat

WTF? I'm not angry. I'm just saying your statement was retarded. It's exactly what we want, and it's gonna be the bestest wedding EVAR. Especially cuz the whole thing will cost like 2k.


I wanted the wedding party to go trick or treating. I was shot down on that idea too.

Yeah J and I were gonna do a Halloween wedding and have everyone dress up, but our date was stolen. :/

It's ok though, we're happy with what we're doing now. And at least I can hope my douche cousin gets swine flu at his wedding.


I eat like six times a day now, not eating after dinner Friday night until 5:30pm on saturday is going to be brutal. I'm going to throw more meat down my throat than Rob at a frat party.

Dude, don't NOT eat the day of Fogo. Eat lightly. You don't want your stomach to shrink so much from not eating that you can't pack it away.

[NocturnalRob]

It doesn't really matter ... the point was that not all chains = inbred wedding reception @ Buttfuckers.
I understand what you were struggling to explain. The point is, you're getting married. Why the fuck would you want to have your wedding reception in a fucking chain restaurant, regardless of the assumed "quality" of said restaurant? Don't be so fucking myopic.

[NocturnalRob]

I'm just saying your statement was retarded.
I disagree


It's exactly what we want, and it's gonna be the bestest wedding EVAR. Especially cuz the whole thing will cost like 2k.
i have nothing to say to this. I hope it's fun. And I hope at least one picture involves J swing around skewered meat like a saber.

[diethx]

I understand what you were struggling to explain. The point is, you're getting married. Why the fuck would you want to have your wedding reception in a fucking chain restaurant, regardless of the assumed "quality" of said restaurant? Don't be so fucking myopic.

Uh, because it's amazing food, amazing service, and that's what we enjoy? Who fucking cares if they have other restaurants across the country? It's high-quality shit, not Burger King. Your views are pretty warped, Rob.

Not everyone needs to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a big elaborate cliche wedding. We're very happy celebrating each other on a smaller scale. We want a wedding that's for us, not for our family. And fuck the year-long hassle that some brides go through. Mine is stress-fucking-free.

[AnticorRifling]

i have nothing to say to this. I hope it's fun. And I hope at least one picture involves J swing around skewered meat like a saber. Hell yes that would pwn.

[AnticorRifling]

My wedding was stress free for me because once my ideas were voiced I wasn't allowed to help with shit :)

[ElvenFury]

My wedding was stress free for me because once my ideas were voiced I wasn't allowed to help with shit :)

LOL. I'm stowing this little nugget of wisdom away for later.

[diethx]

My wedding was stress free for me because once my ideas were voiced I wasn't allowed to help with shit :)

I dunno, I think that's kinda bullshit. If you had ideas that you actually cared about, she should've compromised. I made all the plans because J's only wish was "nothing big", which was right on par with mine. If he had something he really wanted to do, I mean fuck, it's HIS wedding too.

[NocturnalRob]

Uh, because it's amazing food, amazing service, and that's what we enjoy? Who fucking cares if they have other restaurants across the country? It's high-quality shit, not Burger King. Your views are pretty warped, Rob.

Not everyone needs to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a big elaborate cliche wedding. We're very happy celebrating each other on a smaller scale. We want a wedding that's for us, not for our family. And fuck the year-long hassle that some brides go through. Mine is stress-fucking-free.
Stef, just because you're not having a big wedding doesn't mean you can't pick a location that doesn't involve a chain restaurant. My views aren't warped. I've been to dozens of weddings for people from all walks of life (cultures, financial backgrounds, religions), and none of them have ever involved a chain restaurant. Not one. I figure it's because chain restaurants aren't "special." It's a special occasion. It should be treated thusly. I'm not trying to shit on your wedding. I'm simply stating my opinion. Again, chill pill. It's your wedding. Do whatever the fuck you like.

[AnticorRifling]

I dunno, I think that's kinda bullshit. If you had ideas that you actually cared about, she should've compromised. I made all the plans because J's only wish was "nothing big", which was right on par with mine. If he had something he really wanted to do, I mean fuck, it's HIS wedding too.

Because I'm a guy and when it gets right down to it I don't care about much of anything in any way shape or form related to a wedding....

I wanted a halloween costume wedding, she said no. Being a guy I didn't care enough to pursue it past that.

[diethx]

Stef, just because you're not having a big wedding doesn't mean you can't pick a location that doesn't involve a chain restaurant. My views aren't warped. I've been to dozens of weddings for people from all walks of life (cultures, financial backgrounds, religions), and none of them have ever involved a chain restaurant. Not one. I figure it's because chain restaurants aren't "special." It's a special occasion. It should be treated thusly. I'm not trying to shit on your wedding. I'm simply stating my opinion. Again, chill pill. It's your wedding. Do whatever the fuck you like.

:rofl: :rofl:

Ok Rob, whatever you say.

[NocturnalRob]

:rofl: :rofl:

Ok Rob, whatever you say.
BAM! I WIN!

[diethx]

BAM! I WIN!

Not in life. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[AnticorRifling]

No one ever wins that game.

[NocturnalRob]

No one ever wins that game.
false. i fucking shat on that game

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/.a/6a00d834518cc969e20115705a4b6d970b-800wi

[diethx]

Me too, i've pwn'd that game. Only once though, because it was lame and short and I never played again.

[Lester the Molester]

No one ever wins that game.

Lies. How to win at life. (http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2005/7/2/7825/69606)

[Bhuryn]

Not that it's a hopefully-once-in-a-lifetime-event like a wedding but, my wife and I go to McDonalds every year for valentines day. It started as a joke and it's turned into a tradition.

By the way, how did a manly thread about eating non-human-sexual-organ meat turn into a thread about weddings? Fucking wimminz.

[AnticorRifling]

Not that it's a hopefully-once-in-a-lifetime-event like a wedding but, my wife and I go to McDonalds every year for valentines day. It started as a joke and it's turned into a tradition.

By the way, how did a manly thread about eating non-human-sexual-organ meat turn into a thread about weddings? Fucking wimminz.

It all started with Rob's facination with an improved tube meat delivery system.

[Hips]

I totally never thought about having my wedding/etc. at Fogo de Chao, but now I TOTALLY WANT MY REHEARSAL DINNER THERE. Best idea everrrr, thank you diethx. :heart:

My maid of honor who is vegetarian can just deal. (and eat at the salad bar.)

[Geshron]

I totally never thought about having my wedding/etc. at Fogo de Chao, but now I TOTALLY WANT MY REHEARSAL DINNER THERE. Best idea everrrr, thank you diethx. :heart:

My maid of honor who is vegetarian can just deal. (and eat at the salad bar.)

Even the salad bar is absurdly awesome so she should be quite content.

[Androidpk]

I wish they had one in Boston, I did find a place that seems a little similiar called Churrascaria Rodeo.

http://braziliansteakhouseboston.com/

[diethx]

Even the salad bar is absurdly awesome so she should be quite content.

Exactly.

And glad to help Michiko. :D

Although the actual ceremony will be that afternoon at the courthouse - it's just the dinner at Fogo. We're having a really gorgeous, simple, pretty, DELICIOUS cake delivered too. OMG I cannot wait.

[Androidpk]

OMG I cannot wait.

For the ceremony or the cake?

[diethx]

For the ceremony or the cake?

The CAKE. And the meat.

And the hotel room that night. :)

[Androidpk]

Haha, the hotel room afterwards was my favorite part of that day.

[diethx]

Yeah, this is the one I picked:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atljw-jw-marriott-hotel-buckhead-atlanta

We have it for two nights.

[Androidpk]

Just watch out for video cameras at the peephole! :D

[Hips]

Just watch out for video cameras at the peephole! :D

and the ones that Jihna puts in the toilet...

[LMingrone]

Little off topic:
Anyone been to Daisy May's in NYC? They showed their giant beef ribs on the Food Network the other day, and I am about to drive down there tomorrow just for the ribs. Worth it?

[diethx]

Just watch out for video cameras at the peephole! :D


and the ones that Jihna puts in the toilet...

Hehe! It's ok, I won't post when i'll be there. :D

[AnticorRifling]

Haha, the hotel room afterwards was my favorite part of that day.

Who the fuck makes it all the way to the hotel room?

[EasternBrand]

Little off topic:
Anyone been to Daisy May's in NYC? They showed their giant beef ribs on the Food Network the other day, and I am about to drive down there tomorrow just for the ribs. Worth it?

I've only been to their midtown food cart, where they don't serve ribs, but I thought their BBQ chicken and pulled pork was delicious. As far as NY BBQ goes, Daisy is a great choice. The food cart fare is all prepared at the main place and served in wrapped-up plastic containers, so it's not the same kind of street meat you find at a lot of other carts.

And before I hear from the southerners in the house, yes, I understand that NY BBQ on the whole is not as good as its counterpart below the Mason-Dixon line, but that does not make it inedible. Also, we have better deli.

[AnticorRifling]

I've only been to their midtown food cart, where they don't serve ribs, but I thought their BBQ chicken and pulled pork was delicious. As far as NY BBQ goes, Daisy is a great choice. The food cart fare is all prepared at the main place and served in wrapped-up plastic containers, so it's not the same kind of street meat you find at a lot of other carts.

And before I hear from the southerners in the house, yes, I understand that NY BBQ on the whole is not as good as its counterpart below the Mason-Dixon line, but that does not make it inedible. Also, we have better deli.
Southern BBQ is made to fall off the bone to compensate for the lack of teeth possessed by the general eater of said BBQ.

[Warriorbird]

That was a damn tasty experience. Thanks for putting the notion of going there into my mind, Anticor. The date loved it too.

[Geshron]

I have not stopped thinking of this place now, thanks Anticor! Will quell this urge at nearest opportunity.

[4a6c1]

I love Fogo de Chao. If you have clients this is the perfect place for schmoozing. The food is great and the waiters are knowledgable enough about the liquor to suggest what would go well with your menu. Very chic. I approve!

[AnticorRifling]

FYI Fogo was awesome. I ate way too damn much. Had a great time and I'll be taking my father at the end of this month.

Keller, Filet was actually pretty good, nice and rare and good flavor.


I can't say that there was any of the meats that I didn't enjoy but if I had to pick a least favorite I would say the lamb was a touch too minty for my tastes.

Cheesecake was awesome, wine was good. Their house drink (kind of like a Brazillian mojito I guess) tasted like a lime foot, wouldn't reccomend it.

[NocturnalRob]

probably a caipirinha. it's the national drink of brazil. and when it's made well, it's quite good.

[diethx]

Cheesecake was awesome, wine was good. Their house drink (kind of like a Brazillian mojito I guess) tasted like a lime foot, wouldn't reccomend it.

Wait, what? You mean their house limeade? Or was it some house alcoholic drink? Cuz I love their limeade, nomnom.

And yeah, their turtle cheesecake is the best evar.

[Bhuryn]

Wait, what? You mean their house limeade? Or was it some house alcoholic drink? Cuz I love their limeade, nomnom.

And yeah, their turtle cheesecake is the best evar.

Cheesecake should be eaten plain. Putting anything else on or in it should be a felony =D!

[diethx]

Cheesecake should be eaten plain. Putting anything else on or in it should be a felony =D!

http://www.zippoc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/lex-luthor-wrong1.jpg

[Bhuryn]

http://www.zippoc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/lex-luthor-wrong1.jpg

http://standupforamerica.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/i-strongly-disagree.jpg

[Androidpk]

If you think cheesecake should be eaten plain, go to a Cheesecake Factory and see if that doesn't change your opinion.

[Bhuryn]

You can make a pretty killer cheesecake (on par with the cheesecake factories) pretty easily. It's not really any cheaper to make but the only real hard part is baking it properly and a little diligence can make that pretty easy to overcome.