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Valentine’s Day: 25 restaurants where love will be in the air

By Kareem Gantt

WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Sweetheart candy hearts are seen on the shelf at the To The Moon Marketplace on January 29, 2019 in Wilton Manors, Florida. William Newcomb who works at the store said, 'they stocked up early on the heart shape candy after learning that the Necco company had filed for bankruptcy protection and went out of business.' The Sweetheart candy was being made by Necco since 1886 and is in short supply after the company went out of business as Valentine’s Day approaches. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Sweetheart candy hearts are seen on the shelf at the To The Moon Marketplace on January 29, 2019 in Wilton Manors, Florida. William Newcomb who works at the store said, 'they stocked up early on the heart shape candy after learning that the Necco company had filed for bankruptcy protection and went out of business.' The Sweetheart candy was being made by Necco since 1886 and is in short supply after the company went out of business as Valentine’s Day approaches. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 06: “SUMMER SHORTS 2018” Off-Broadway opening party at Fogo de Chao Churrascaria on August 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Throughline Artists) /

5. Fogo de Chao

Before Texas de Brazil barged its way into the hearts and minds of churrascaria eaters, Fogo de Chao was the big dog in this arena.

This big dog had a big bite for a while, being the main chain for Brazilian steakhouse chain for lovers of the churrascaria to take their Valentine’s dates. Though it’s lost its bite somewhat over the years, Fogo de Chao still has the name recognition and the cache to woo many dates on the day of love.

One thing that Fogo de Chao has over its competition is the fact that the founders of the restaurant are actually from Brazil.

Southern Brazil to be exact.

The man we have to thank for making the churrascaria a recognized name here in the States is Serra Gaucha, who learned the art of churrasquerio while he was building the concept for the chain that would revolutionize the steakhouse business.

The first Fogo de Chao was a wooden structure (thank God it didn’t catch on fire), and businessman and many other famous types flocked to Brazil to see and experience this new way of eating steak and other Brazilian meats.

The first Fogo de Chao opened in Dallas, and the rest, as they say, is history. Fogo de Chao made the Brazilian steakhouse “cool” here in America, and gave birth to the phenom that we all know and love today. So, if you have a Fogo de Chao in your town, it is still one of the best chain restaurants for a night filled with lovey-dovey moments.

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