Eating Gaucho-Style

Eating Gaucho-Style in Atlanta. Fogo de Chao back story: Was a three-unit chain in Brazil with a reputation as one of Sao Paulo's more upscale churrascarias. Established the first of its four stateside restaurants in Dallas. The Atlanta location outperforms the company average... Specialties and features: Picanha (furled rumpsteak), pao de queijo (cheese rolls) that pass muster with Brazilians, strong caipirinha cocktails. Clientele: Atlantans celebrating birthdays, conventioneers, homesick Brazilians, everybody. Waiter's outfit: A traditional gaucho costume called a pilcha; it consists of wide horseback-riding pants called bombacha, a leather weapon belt called a guaiaca, a cotton shirt and a kerchief. The blue and red colors honor southern Brazil's two soccer teams...