Jewellery and Handcrafted Accessories in Porto: What to Buy and How to Choose
If you’re buying jewellery in Porto, ask one question before you fall for the display: is this made here, or does it just look Portuguese? […]
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How to End a Porto Food Trip: Last Meals, Food Gifts and Getting Home Calmly
The last day is where visitors most often overestimate Porto’s geography. Matosinhos is a lovely place for one more fish lunch; it is not a […]
International Food in Porto: Sushi, Brazilian, Curry, Pizza and More
When someone in Porto says “I fancy something other than Portuguese food tonight,” the next question is usually where they’re staying. A sushi craving in […]
The Evolution of Dining in Porto: From Tascas to Tasting Menus
After years of eating my way around Porto, I do not think of the city’s food scene as “traditional versus modern.” I choose by the […]
Traditional vs Modern Porto Cuisine: What to Eat and What to Question
I eat both styles in Porto, but I do not choose them for the same reason. A francesinha is a deliberate, filling lunch; a contemporary […]
A Porto Food Weekend: Two Days of Eating Well Without Overdoing It
My advice for a Porto food weekend is to stop trying to fit every famous dish into 48 hours. Do the market while it is […]
A Porto Food Day: From Bakery Coffee to Dinner and a Late Snack
A full Porto food day does not need six reservations. Mine would start in the centre, take one proper trip to the coast for lunch, […]
Better Detours in Porto: Quiet Corners, Odd Stops and Slower Streets
I avoid calling places “hidden gems” in Porto. The useful detour is usually a real neighbourhood a few minutes beyond the busiest route, with no […]
Late-Night Eats in Porto: What to Check After Dinner Hours
Porto is not a 24-hour food city. If you want a proper meal after a night out, choose the place before you are hungry and […]
Brunch in Porto: When It Is Worth It and Where to Look
Brunch is not my default Porto breakfast. Most mornings I would rather have a coffee and pastry at a neighbourhood café and get on with […]