Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, he immigrated to the US in September 2001 His early days in the US he found his passion for food & hospitality business. His entrepreneurial nature kicked in and he opened his first restaurant in Leominster in 2009. Within five years, he became a full-service Brazilian Steakhouse in 2018. During his career, Rodrigo has served the US Army for 3 years and devoted many hours to his local community. He has a positive nature and dedicated to continued growth as a businessman and individual. Currently a member of the board of Massachusetts Restaurant Association