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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fogo de Chão opens first restaurant in the Philippines
Fogo de Chão, a restaurant chain known for its Brazilian cuisine, has opened its first outlet in the Philippines through a collaboration with Bistro Americano. The establishment at Glorietta 4, located in Alaya Center, Makati City, is the first of five planned locations under a franchise agreement with Bistro Americano, which is part of restaurant operator The Bistro Group. The opening aligns with Fogo de Chão's strategy for international growth. The brand employs a franchise model to facilitate its global expansion efforts. Fogo de Chão CEO Barry McGowan stated: 'We're thrilled to bring our differentiated culinary experience to Asia for the first time and couldn't ask for a better team to align with than the talented group at Bistro Americano Corp. 'This opening marks a significant step forward in the execution of our global growth plans, and we are honoured to bring our passion for exceptional hospitality and experiential dining to Asia's vibrant, dynamic and renowned culinary scene.' Bistro Group has been operational for more than three decades and has a history of managing restaurant brands in the Philippines. It currently oversees more than 220 restaurants, representing 25 different brands, including international names such as TGI Fridays, Texas Roadhouse, Italianni's and Buffalo Wild Wings. In July 2025, Fogo de Chão unveiled its plan to open a new restaurant location in the city of Tigard, in the US state of Oregon. Expected to open in late 2025, the upcoming venue will occupy a 7,695ft² space within the Bridgeport Village shopping centre on 72nd Ave. "Fogo de Chão opens first restaurant in the Philippines" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Steak restaurant worker's life turned upside down as fiancé is dramatically arrested by ICE at mall
A steak restaurant worker said she has been left heartbroken after her fiancé was abruptly arrested by ICE at a mall where they worked. Andres Paredes Morales, 23, was set to marry his coworker, Amanda Souza, who he met at the Fogo de Chao steakhouse in King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania. But while working his other job at the District Taco restaurant at the same mall, Souza said that Morales was detained by four plainclothes immigration agents on July 31. Footage taken by one of Morales' coworkers showed him waving back to his kitchen as he was being escorted out by the agents, who told him that they wanted to question him outside after receiving a complaint that he was involved in a crime. According to Souza, the agents would not show a warrant or provide any details to her about the complaint, and said Morales called her to help because he does not speak English. She said she raced to the scene, but was five minutes away when an agent told her over the phone that Morales was already being detained. Souza said she has been left in limbo waiting for her fiancé after he was moved to the U.S. and Customs Enforcement facility in central Pennsylvania, and insisted he does not belong there. Morales, a Venezuelan migrant who moved to the US in 2024, obtained a work authorization permit to stay in the country via humanitarian parole, and has no criminal record in the US or in Venezuela, Souza told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Morales has an immigration court hearing scheduled for May 2026 for an extended work visa, and was carrying his permit at the time he was detained, his fiancé said. 'He's always working,' she told the Inquirer. 'I live with him. There's no crime.' She said that Morales moved to the US to escape rampant crime in Venezuela, and proposed marriage just months after they started working together at the mall. 'He told me many times, 'In the future we're gonna be OK, and I'm gonna help you,' Souza recalled. He worked both restaurant jobs to make extra cash to send home to his mother, and his work permit was not set to expire until May 21, 2026. Morales' attorney Alexis Price told the Inquirer that she is unsure why he was detained by ICE and why he has not yet been released, and said to her knowledge there is no pending criminal case against him. Price added that Montgomery County has recently become a hotbed for ICE activity, and said she has seen many similar cases where agents coax a migrant from their workplace to ask them a question outside before detaining them. 'It's a bit like the Wild West here,' she said. 'Every day there's something new we haven't seen before.' Souza tearfully said that she has been left in limbo waiting for her fiancé's immigration case to be settled, and has only been able to talk to him over the phone Souza said that she feels her partner was swept up unfairly, and argued that 'just because you're from Venezuela, they associate you with a gang.' She said she has only been able to talk to Morales over the phone as he languishes in Philadelphia's Federal Detention Center, and he expects to be transferred to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center soon. The center, four hours away from their home in Norristown, has been reportedly plagued with issues including a lack of medical access and mistreatment from staff, according to a 2024 report by the Social Justice Lawyering Clinic at Temple University. Souza said the abrupt arrest has upended their life, and they went from planning their wedding to fighting through the complex immigration system. In a GoFundMe to pay for his case, Souza wrote that he 'deserves to be home, not behind bars.' 'He deserves justice, and I need him back. We need each other,' she wrote.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fogo de Chão Continues Northwest Expansion with New Location in Tigard
Leading Restaurant from Brazil is Set to Open Second Location in Oregon DALLAS, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, today announced the signing of a lease agreement for its second Oregon location in Tigard. The 7,695 square-foot space, set to open in late 2025, is situated at 17015 SW 72nd Ave in Bridgeport Village shopping center. 'We are highly encouraged by the success we have seen at our Portland location and we are excited to announce plans to open our second location in Oregon, and bring our exceptional cuisine to Tigard,' said Barry McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. 'We look forward to welcoming the local community in to immerse themselves in the memorable dining experience Fogo de Chão has to offer.' The new restaurant in Tigard will showcase a spacious dining area built around an open churrasco grill. In the dining area, guests can enjoy a full 360-degree view of gaucho chefs expertly butchering, hand-carving, and grilling premium cuts of protein over an open flame. At the heart of the dining area, the Market Table will offer a vibrant selection of seasonal salads, fresh superfoods, cured meats, antipasti, and more. Designed to elevate the guest experience, the restaurant will feature inviting social spaces integrated throughout Bar Fogo and the dining areas, encouraging guests to relax, engage, and enjoy All-Day Happy Hour in a warm, conversational atmosphere. Adding to the indulgent offerings, dry-aged meat lockers will showcase exceptional cuts such as the 32 oz. Long-Bone Tomahawk Ribeye, aged for at least 42 days to enhance its deep, rich flavor. For more information about Fogo, please visit About Fogo de ChãoFogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is an internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil that elevates the culinary art of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience created for all diet tribes. Fogo is famed for its prix fixe Full Churrasco Experience that offers a continuous selection of premium cuts butchered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned and grilled to create a craveable salty bark, then carved tableside. The naturally gluten-free Market Table offers a selection of nutrient-dense seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, superfoods and more. From celebratory to everyday occasions, Fogo provides selections for every daypart, including All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Weekday Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Guests can enhance their experience with offerings ranging from a shareable Wagyu New York Strip, South American wines, and more. For locations and to book a reservation to experience the fire of Fogo, visit de Chão's second location in Oregon is set to open at the Bridgeport Village shopping center in late 2025. de Chão's new Tigard restaurant will feature an expansive dining room. Bar Fogo and dining room areas will feature many high-end social gathering spaces, carefully integrated to elevate the guest experience at the new Tigard location. MEDIA CONTACT:ICR for FogoFogoPR@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
