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Florence After 8pm: Why the Best Meal of Your Trip Starts When the Tourists Go Home
There’s a moment in Florence, somewhere between 7:45 and 8:15, when I can feel the city change shifts. The tour groups have already eaten. The restaurants near the Duomo with hawkers outside and laminated menus in four languages are clearing tables for the next round of early-bird tourists. And quietly,...
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Petiscos are to Porto what an amuse bouche is to the French or a Portuguese take on Spanish Tapas. They’re small plates and single flavorful bites made with such high-quality ingredients to become a true foodie experience. From tascas like Adega São Nicolau to tabernas like Tascö, there are plenty...
A Local’s Guide to Tascas in Porto
Portugal’s culinary heart beats strongest in its tascas, which are small, often family-run eateries where tradition, comfort, and flavor come together in every bite. These humble taverns serve home-style meals made with time-honored recipes, offering a delicious window into everyday Portuguese life. Whether you’re drawn in by the smell of...
An Essential Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants in Porto
Porto is a secret gem when it comes to finding some of the top vegetarian restaurants in Portugal. From coffee houses like Noshi Coffee to purely vegetarian restaurants like Vegana by Tentúgal, there are a lot of vegetarian options to fall in love with. With so many veggie-centric eateries, it...
A Culinary Guide to Special Occasion Restaurants in Porto
Whether it’s a wedding, an intimate dinner, or a celebration, Porto offers some of the finest restaurants for a special occasion in all of Portugal. From Grand Hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants like The Yeatman or Vila Foz to trendy wine bars like Vinum, you’ll find great eateries to fit any...
A Food Lover’s Guide to Desserts in Porto
As passionate as Porto natives are about port wines, bacalhau, and meat-heavy sandwiches, they’re also partial to a sweet treat on occasion. If you’ve ever joined my Porto food experiences, you probably noticed that many popular Porto desserts are variations of confections from other corners of Europe. While the Portuguese...
As a truly international city Porto embraces a wide range of cuisines. This includes some of the best vegan restaurants in all of Portugal. From vegan bars like Apuro to fine-dining vegan eateries like Essência Restaurante Vegetariano, if you love veggies, you’ll want to include a few of the following...
A Culinary Guide to Michelin Dining in Porto
Foodies from all around the world are drawn to Porto and its Michelin-starred restaurants to experience the very finest of Portuguese cuisine. For US travelers Portugal offers a touch of the exotic, as Portuguese fine dining tends to be under-represented in North America. Porto is a world city that celebrates...
A Culinary Guide to Food in Porto
When I visit Porto, I prepare for a gastronomic adventure I can’t find anywhere else. I know I’ll be eating Portuguese dishes filled with beef stomach and heavily stacked sandwiches loaded with fresh chorizo, gooey cheese, and fried eggs straight from the pan. Tucked away along the Atlantic, this coastal...
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