Parmentier d’agneau (lamb) @ La Mercerie
Parmentier d’agneau (lamb) @ La Mercerie
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The ugly
The ugly
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The good - please excuse the seagull photobomb
The good - please excuse the seagull photobomb
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The bad - yes, it looks great, but that's snow on the top of the hills in the distance, and that was big news in the area
The bad - yes, it looks great, but that's snow on the top of the hills in the distance, and that was big news in the area
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On good days (of which there was only one during our stay in Porto) people gather in the park below to watch the sunset
On good days (of which there was only one during our stay in Porto) people gather in the park below to watch the sunset
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If only we could have enjoyed this terrace every day during our stay!
If only we could have enjoyed this terrace every day during our stay!
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We loved the architecture around Porto, including the building in which we were staying - the yellow one. Our apartment was on the very top floor.
We loved the architecture around Porto, including the building in which we were staying - the yellow one. Our apartment was on the very top floor.
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Porto is quite hilly, so chances are you'll be going up and down some stairs.
Porto is quite hilly, so chances are you'll be going up and down some stairs.
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We made a beeline for the riverfront.
We made a beeline for the riverfront.
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You can walk across the Dom Luis I Bridge on either the bottom level or the top level. We did both - the bottom level on our first day and the top level on the second, in the rain. I'm not good with heights, and the top level was not for me!
You can walk across the Dom Luis I Bridge on either the bottom level or the top level. We did both - the bottom level on our first day and the top level on the second, in the rain. I'm not good with heights, and the top level was not for me!
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The city on the other side is called Gaia. It's home to tasting rooms for a lot of wine and port houses. Rabelos (historic boats used to transport wine/port barrels) line the Gaia side of the river.
The city on the other side is called Gaia. It's home to tasting rooms for a lot of wine and port houses. Rabelos (historic boats used to transport wine/port barrels) line the Gaia side of the river.
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We actually got to sit outside for a drink on the river bank.
We actually got to sit outside for a drink on the river bank.
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Our neighborhood was very close to the Clerigos church and tower (we'd visit on another day).
Our neighborhood was very close to the Clerigos church and tower (we'd visit on another day).
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We wanted dinner on the first night to be close by. Porta 4 is a tiny place that seats, I think, 12 people. One server and one chef. No worries - the food was great, including this gnocchi dish.
We wanted dinner on the first night to be close by. Porta 4 is a tiny place that seats, I think, 12 people. One server and one chef. No worries - the food was great, including this gnocchi dish.
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Some of the fabulous architecture in Bolhão
Some of the fabulous architecture in Bolhão
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Some of the family fish vendors have been operating here for decades.
Some of the family fish vendors have been operating here for decades.
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Our tour started at Confeitaria Império for coffee and “second breakfast.”
Our tour started at Confeitaria Império for coffee and “second breakfast.”
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We then moved a few doors down to A Favorita do Bolhão, a traditional grocery store that opened in 1934 and has been in the same family since – and probably has not changed much. Some of those bottles of port on the top rows may be about as old as the store.
We then moved a few doors down to A Favorita do Bolhão, a traditional grocery store that opened in 1934 and has been in the same family since – and probably has not changed much. Some of those bottles of port on the top rows may be about as old as the store.
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Next up was the Mercado do Bolhaõ, which reopened in 2022 after a long renovation.
Next up was the Mercado do Bolhaõ, which reopened in 2022 after a long renovation.
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Serra da Estrela - sheep’s cheese. In the north, they cut off the top of the casing and use a spoon.
Serra da Estrela - sheep’s cheese. In the north, they cut off the top of the casing and use a spoon.
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We learned that most cooks get their kale for the soup at the market, where the vendors have industrial slicing machines.
We learned that most cooks get their kale for the soup at the market, where the vendors have industrial slicing machines.
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Along the way, we passed by some notable sites, such as the Church of Saint Ildefonso.
Along the way, we passed by some notable sites, such as the Church of Saint Ildefonso.
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“Home” to the Cachorrinho is Gazela, which has maybe 10 stools at the counter – and a long line out the door if you don’t get there at opening time. Enjoy your sandwich with a super cold Super Bock.
“Home” to the Cachorrinho is Gazela, which has maybe 10 stools at the counter – and a long line out the door if you don’t get there at opening time. Enjoy your sandwich with a super cold Super Bock.
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Porto is known for its famous Francesinha sandwich, an egg/cheese/meat affair that made our cholesterol levels go up just thinking about. We never did try it, but we did share a Cachorrinho sandwich, AKA “little hotdog.” I don’t feel like we missed out.
Porto is known for its famous Francesinha sandwich, an egg/cheese/meat affair that made our cholesterol levels go up just thinking about. We never did try it, but we did share a Cachorrinho sandwich, AKA “little hotdog.” I don’t feel like we missed out.
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Next, a stop in a true Porto FC sports bar for some traditional snacks, including salpicão with brown bread.
Next, a stop in a true Porto FC sports bar for some traditional snacks, including salpicão with brown bread.
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We did a little walking to digest in between all the food so far and a traditional lunch, which was coming next. This included a vantage point over the river that’s a little beyond the typical tourist zone.
We did a little walking to digest in between all the food so far and a traditional lunch, which was coming next. This included a vantage point over the river that’s a little beyond the typical tourist zone.
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A walk through Jardim Marques de Oliveira, where the trees and flowers were starting to bloom.
A walk through Jardim Marques de Oliveira, where the trees and flowers were starting to bloom.
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Alheira, a Portuguese sausage made with garlic and filler rather than pork - originating hundreds of years ago in the Jewish communities. BBC article: The Unlikely Sausage that Saved Lives https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20170929-the-unlikely-sausage-that-saved-lives
Alheira, a Portuguese sausage made with garlic and filler rather than pork - originating hundreds of years ago in the Jewish communities. BBC article: The Unlikely Sausage that Saved Lives https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20170929-the-unlikely-sausage-that-saved-lives
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Lunch was at Casa Padrão. It included multiple dishes – starting with a traditional caldo verde (soup), then some fried sardines (you eat the whole thing).
Lunch was at Casa Padrão. It included multiple dishes – starting with a traditional caldo verde (soup), then some fried sardines (you eat the whole thing).
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Finally, a walk through Bomfim – once one of the more affluent neighborhoods – to a coffee house run by a Brazilian musician.
Finally, a walk through Bomfim – once one of the more affluent neighborhoods – to a coffee house run by a Brazilian musician.
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Once inside...the gold!
Once inside...the gold!
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The entrance to Igreja de Santa Clara is not especially obvious.
The entrance to Igreja de Santa Clara is not especially obvious.
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Close up on the restoration detail.
Close up on the restoration detail.
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A little closer view. The faces are interesting.
A little closer view. The faces are interesting.
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