By JACKIE MOE
From a traditional Southern Brazilian farm in the Serra Gaúch to expanding to over 60 establishments throughout the United States, Fogo de Chão has made its mark in exquisite cuisine.
Now, the internationally-renowned restaurant opened its third Orange County location in Brea on Dec. 4. Located directly across from the Brea Mall, the restaurant offers an outdoor dining patio, diverse wine cases, a full bar and a lively, upscale atmosphere.
For its first week, Fogo is donating a portion of its sales to Pathways of Hope, a local nonprofit organization that provides access to food, shelter, and housing to those experiencing hunger and homelessness in North Orange County.
Fairly different from the establishment’s original restaurant – which was built of a wood structure and nestled in the countryside of Porto Alegre – the Brea restaurant was designed in partnership with architecture and design agency Innovation & Design in Architecture.
The layout features a large dining room with an open churrasco grill that allows guests to watch chefs demonstrate the culinary art of Churrasco as they butcher, prepare and grill different meat cuts over an open flame.
A white Carrara marble Market Table is featured in the large dining room and is well-stocked with a variety of fresh vegetables, salads and cold meats and cheeses. The restaurant also has dry-aged meat lockers for in-house aging which, especially when it comes to Brazilian food, makes all the difference in flavors and tenderness.
The signature meat cuts feature everything from Picanha and Alcatra top sirloin, steak asado, lamb chops, leg of lamb, and filet mignon — all sliced table-side.
A spirited indoor Bar Fogo area is also showcased in the new spot. Guests can enjoy all-day happy hour and private dining spaces to reserve for any occasion.
While Orange County houses two other locations in Huntington Beach and Irvine, the new Brea restaurant is in a dynamic spot off State College Boulevard, with a beautiful design and food and drink offerings that are worth the visit.
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Fogo de Chão
Address: 311 S. State College Blvd. Brea
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