DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fogo de Chão, Brazil’s internationally renowned restaurant known for its upscale churrasco dining experience, is launching a highly anticipated new Meat & Greet event series, an immersive opportunity for fitness enthusiasts and foodies. Likewise to connect with top athletes from ‘s leading sports teams. Held at select locations across the country, this special series offers fans the chance to interact one-on-one with their favorite athletes, share conversations and take unforgettable photos. Guests will enjoy an all-encompassing experience celebrating the best of sports and culinary exploration while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails and fire-roasted favorites. For guests who cannot attend in person, Fogo will bring the action to their homes via a dynamic social media video series. Hear candid athlete conversations on Fogo covering life on and off the field, with insider tips on how to enjoy their favorite games.

The first event in the series kicks off on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm ET at Fogo de Chão’s Brooklyn location with special appearances by professional Brooklyn basketball players Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton, Shake Milton, and Ziaire Williams. The event offers guests the opportunity to mingle and take photos with professional Brooklyn athletes while enjoying signature cocktails like the Caipirinha at Bar Fogo. Guests can also enjoy Bar Fogo’s signature appetizers, such as Caviar Brioche and Filet Mignon Board, while mingling with players and other attendees.

RSVPs for each event are limited to the first 100 people to register. Guests who want to reserve their place for the opportunity to meet Brooklyn athletes can make a reservation from the link here.

“As a brand deeply embedded in the communities we serve, we look forward to connecting our guests with local professional athletes through the immersive dining experience they already know and love,” said Fogo de Chão Chief Executive Officer Barry McGowan. “Our Meat & Greet series is a great way to ignite the local spirit by connecting our guests with our hometown sports heroes on a culinary journey that has connected us for years.”

Additional Meat & Greet stops in major US markets will be announced later this year. For more information about Fogo de Chão and the Meat & Greet series, or to make a dining reservation at a restaurant near you, please visit Fogo.com.

About Fogo de Chao
Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is an internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil that transforms the culinary art of churrasco, the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open fire, into a cultural dining experience. Fogo is famous for its prix fixe Full Churrasco Experience, which offers a steady selection of premium meats slaughtered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned and grilled to form an edible salty crust, and then carved tableside. The naturally gluten-free Market Table offers a variety of seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruits, superfoods and more. From celebrations to daily events, Fogo offers options for every day, including All Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Weekday Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Guests can enhance their experience with a variety of treats including shareable Wagyu New York Strip, South American wines and more. For locations and reservations to experience the Fogo fire, visit fogo.com.

Fogo de Chão invites guests to enjoy their favorite dishes while making connections with local professional athletes from their favorite sports teams. fogo.com

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