Fogo de Chao is an award-winning Brazilian steak house concept with 13 locations in the U.S. and Brazil. As it entered the Minneapolis market, the ownership worked with Shea to design their new downtown space. Operating under a unique "continuous service" concept, Fogo de Chão offers a prix-fixe system that features unlimited servings of 15 different cuts of fire-roasted meats, a buffet of gourmet salads and fresh-cut vegetables, and a variety of Brazilian side dishes.

For the design of the space, Shea focused on the signature salad bar as the center feature element, attracting attention from all areas of the main dining space.  Floor to ceiling "walls of wine" add dramatic interest and evoke a celebration of wine and food. The Minneapolis location opened in 2007 to great enthusiasm and large crowds. On opening weekend, they served over 1000 guests per night. After only one year in business, it has become one of the top grossing restaurants in the Twin Cities.