Churrasco in the United States

[Erik 0]

Hey all,

Well, because of a job offer, it appears I'll be moving to Chicago in the next few weeks. I was looking around on the net for all things Brasilian in Chicago so when my fiance gets here, we can take in some of her culture here in the States.

I found this restaurant, most of you probably already know about it. It's called Fogo de Chão. My fiance who lives in MS (oh man, incredible Churrasco there) said it should be good because the founders are from the Capital of Churrasco, aka. Rio Grande do Sul.

Curious if any of you have eaten there? Looks like there is 6 of them here in the states, and a handful in Brasil as well.

http://www.fogodechao.com/index.htm

http://www.fogodechao.com.br/ (Portuguese)

[MandR 0]

GREAT..... I will repeat...... G R E A T restaurant. My wife an I ate at the one in Chicago when we were there visiting this past April..... Definately go... my mouth is watering....

[Erik 0]

GREAT..... I will repeat...... G R E A T restaurant. My wife an I ate at the one in Chicago when we were there visiting this past April..... Definately go... my mouth is watering....

Thanks for the reply MandR. If it's anything like the real deal over there in Brasil, she (oh yes of course, and I) will be extremely happy!!!

I heard it's a bit on the expensive side, you remember what you paid per person? I know over in Brasil, I paid about 10 bucks per person lol... I need to move

[kitkat1 5]

Erik,

Chicago actually has 3 Brazilian restaurants -- Fogo de Chao, Sal & Carvao, and Brazzas - they are all within a block or two of each other.

You can read reviews on metromix.com

[Alex+R 0]

I lived near a Fogo de Chão in Brazil for awhile. It seemed pretty busy, if that is any kind of endorsement. I never ate there though. I did go to the very touristy Porcão in Rio though...gotta say it was fun.

[flipside 0]

I've eaten at the one on Dallas and the one in Sao Paulo in Moema. Both excellent.

The Dallas one was about $50 per person before drinks.

[babybunny 2]

yes!!! que Ricos!!!

there are places here in dallas. oh wait. Flipside said that..

[Carol&Marc 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...joada&st=15

[Erik 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...joada&st=15

Thanks Carol! I knew I remembered seeing it here somewhere. Maybe now Ananda and I would be able to go for a get together since I'll be in Chicago soon

[Carol&Marc 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...joada&st=15

Thanks Carol! I knew I remembered seeing it here somewhere. Maybe now Ananda and I would be able to go for a get together since I'll be in Chicago soon

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

My mouth is watering just thinking about that sliced Picanha... Yummy!!! Enjoy!

Carol

[eclowjpd 0]

Hey,

I have been to the Fogo de Chão in Chicago. It was quite good and a beautiful place. My friend took me for my birthday so I just got a glance at the check. It was well over $100 for two of us. The buffet was very good. It's not exactly the same cuts of meats, or the vegtables that you would have in Brazil, but was top quality food. My Caiaprinha was strong - as in Brazil, so this was a nice surprize!

Get used to the idea that nice resturants in the US are much more expensive than Brazil.

Hey,

My fiancee, Eulalia, arrives in Chicago tomorrow from Brazil. Her big POE arrival! Actually Miami is POE.

You're moving to Chicago - cool! When does your fiance arrive?

Bill

Hey all,

Well, because of a job offer, it appears I'll be moving to Chicago in the next few weeks. I was looking around on the net for all things Brasilian in Chicago so when my fiance gets here, we can take in some of her culture here in the States.

I found this restaurant, most of you probably already know about it. It's called Fogo de Chão. My fiance who lives in MS (oh man, incredible Churrasco there) said it should be good because the founders are from the Capital of Churrasco, aka. Rio Grande do Sul.

Curious if any of you have eaten there? Looks like there is 6 of them here in the states, and a handful in Brasil as well.

http://www.fogodechao.com/index.htm

http://www.fogodechao.com.br/ (Portuguese)

[Erik 0]

Hey,

I have been to the Fogo de Chão in Chicago. It was quite good and a beautiful place. My friend took me for my birthday so I just got a glance at the check. It was well over $100 for two of us. The buffet was very good. It's not exactly the same cuts of meats, or the vegtables that you would have in Brazil, but was top quality food. My Caiaprinha was strong - as in Brazil, so this was a nice surprize!

Get used to the idea that nice resturants in the US are much more expensive than Brazil.

Hey,

My fiancee, Eulalia, arrives in Chicago tomorrow from Brazil. Her big POE arrival! Actually Miami is POE.

You're moving to Chicago - cool! When does your fiance arrive?

Bill

Hey all,

Well, because of a job offer, it appears I'll be moving to Chicago in the next few weeks. I was looking around on the net for all things Brasilian in Chicago so when my fiance gets here, we can take in some of her culture here in the States.

I found this restaurant, most of you probably already know about it. It's called Fogo de Chão. My fiance who lives in MS (oh man, incredible Churrasco there) said it should be good because the founders are from the Capital of Churrasco, aka. Rio Grande do Sul.

Curious if any of you have eaten there? Looks like there is 6 of them here in the states, and a handful in Brasil as well.

http://www.fogodechao.com/index.htm

http://www.fogodechao.com.br/ (Portuguese)

Hey Bill,

Congrats on your fiance arriving tomorrow, thats excellent!!!

I'll be moving to Chicago (well my office will actually be in Waukegan, but also have one in Chicago) in 2 weeks, but we're still waiting for a NOA2, so I have no clue now when she'll be here. My petition went in on May 9th, so hopefully she is here by October, or of course sooner. I'm not to worried about the price of eating there, was just curious. It won't be an everyday thing, but maybe a weekly thing lol!

Would be great to meet up once she gets here. I'm sure it would be nice for them to meet some folks from they're homeland.

You may already know about this, but I also found this Brasilian Cultural Center in Chicago (http://www.brazilianculturalcenter.org/) Seems they have little festivals, get togethers etc. We were pretty excited to see some Brasilian culture up there in Chicago, because there is really none here in Cincinnati. So, it should be a great move for both of us.

Stay close, I may need some advice from you when this process crosses the border

Edited July 19, 2006 by Erik

[eclowjpd 0]

Hey Erik,

Let's definitely stay in touch. My fiance has been looking for Brazilian people here or moving here. And I am happy to share our visa experience/advice.

I mailed my petition the end of October, Noa2 was first week of Feb. Interview at consulate was May 12. So about 5.5 months.

Does your fiance have email? I could PM you my fiance's email. Maybe they would like to connect.

Okay, we'll let you say Chicago - Waukegan's pretty close! lol

Hey Bill,

Congrats on your fiance arriving tomorrow, thats excellent!!!

I'll be moving to Chicago (well my office will actually be in Waukegan, but also have one in Chicago) in 2 weeks, but we're still waiting for a NOA2, so I have no clue now when she'll be here. My petition went in on May 9th, so hopefully she is here by October, or of course sooner. I'm not to worried about the price of eating there, was just curious. It won't be an everyday thing, but maybe a weekly thing lol!

Would be great to meet up once she gets here. I'm sure it would be nice for them to meet some folks from they're homeland.

You may already know about this, but I also found this Brasilian Cultural Center in Chicago (http://www.brazilianculturalcenter.org/) Seems they have little festivals, get togethers etc. We were pretty excited to see some Brasilian culture up there in Chicago, because there is really none here in Cincinnati. So, it should be a great move for both of us.

Stay close, I may need some advice from you when this process crosses the border