Antonio Iocchi | Source | Senior Vice President of Global Innovation at Fogo de Chão
Antonio Iocchi
Antonio Iocchi joined Fogo in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Global Innovation. He leads our culinary team in food and beverage development and partners with the supply chain and operations team to ensure daily excellence. Previously, he served as Vice President of Culinary and Beverage Strategy & Innovation for Zoës Kitchen from 2015 to 2018. Chef Antonio has extensive large and small restaurant brand experience, having led culinary innovation at Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Trilussa Trattoria. He also held prestigious executive chef roles in Rome, Italy, including at Michelin-rated Il Pianeta Terra after graduating from the Istituto Alberghiero di Roma, a professional culinary institute.
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Fogo de Chão (https://fogodechao.com/)
Senior Vice President of Global Innovation
started Aug 2019
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Fogo de Chao Just Introduced Its Most Indulgent, Highest-Quality Steak Yet
With new locations and exciting new menu items, the popular Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chao is in "crescendo mode," head chef says.
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Chef Antonio is available to share unbiased expert insight including (but not limited to):
*How to select the perfect cut of meat for any occasion.
*Tips/Tricks for dining with large groups.
*Grilling secrets to get the most tender, juicy flavors of the perfect steak while maintaining a crisp exterior.
*How to expertly cut and carve meat for a beautiful presentation.Antonio is especially passionate about:
*Menu innovation.
*Culinary pairings including the best wine pairing for each type of meat.
*Culinary trends.
