![]() It’s a great time for children to try something new even if it’s only“no thank you” bite. Very often, fine dining establishments will cook with ingredients from a variety of cultures. They can learn about different cultures through food. It wouldn’t be within our budget to eat there every week, but I think it’s the perfect spot for a celebratory meal and there are many reasons why Fogo de Chao, especially, is very family friendly.ĥ Reasons to Bring Kids to Fine Dining Restaurants:ġ. The initial price of the Churrascco Experience may seem expensive, especially when dining as a family, but we have been to visit twice (once in the Washington DC restaurant, mentioned in this post) and once in New York City and have had wonderful experiences both times. Children ages 7-12 dine for half the cost of an adult experience and children under age 7 dine for free. There are plenty of gluten free options and Fogo de Chao does offer vegetarian options. The weekend brunch also includes an omelette and waffle station, made to order. The Market Tables includes dozens of salads, side dishes, full charcuterie and cheese boards, and prepared and seasoned vegetables. Guests may also choose to order a singular meal (which does include the Market Table) or to dine on just the Market Table. The Fogo de Chao Churrascco Experience usually includes continuous table side service of all 13 types of meat, the Market Table, and Brazilian side dishes. ![]() The Bar Fogo on the upper level has an impressive (and lively, from what I have read) Happy Hour on weekdays (not appropriate for kids) and there are plenty of private event spaces for larger parties. The three story, flagship restaurant is located in midtown Manhattan and includes private dining spaces, two bars, an impressive wine collection, and a 17 foot sculpture of O Lacador, a nod to the historical monument in Brazil. The first restaurant opened in Brazil in 1979 and now the company has over 50 restaurants around the world, including over 40 restaurants in America, and over a dozen restaurants in Brazil, Mexico, and the Middle East. Today, Fogo de Chao serves 13 different types of meat (steak, lamb, pork, and chicken) that way (albeit no fire pits in the ground!). ![]() The meat is first prepared on skewers, then roasted over the fire, and then served directly from the skewers. When we were in New York City this past weekend (we head into the City every couple of months and have dozens of posts on things to do that you can find here), we had a wonderful lunch at Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse and I was reminded of many of these reasons and tips.įirst, a little background on Fogo de Chao: The name means “camp fire” or “ground fire” and it comes from the churrasco method of roasting meat which involves preparing an area in the ground for roasting the meat over an open fire. When I reply “Sure, all the time”, my response is usually met with surprise and the follow up question, “why?” My answer involves a whole list of reasons why we do explore upscale establishments and a whole bunch of tips for a positive experience. Readers often ask me what we do for dining when we travel and if we ever bring our children to “fancy” restaurants.
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