This bakery is in a small space but produces a great variety of Portuguese breads and pastries. Everything I tried was awesome. My biggest regret is that I wasn't here every day of my visit! My friend Tiago (how could he not be Portuguese?!) insisted I try a savory pastry filled with shrimp, which was… Continue reading Padaria Ribeiro
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Pontual
Following my early morning adventure, I returned to the hotel to knock out. Regrettably, I did not text my friend, who was worried all day. I finally awoke to loud rapping on the door to my room. It was dark outside. Groggily, I got out of bed and greeted Tiago, my friend and colleague from… Continue reading Pontual
Mercado do Bolhão
I had gone for a long early morning walk to see the famous Eiffel bridge, and my path back to the hotel for a little sleep brought me past the Mercado do Bolhão. The 19th-century, wrought-iron building housing Porto's historic market is impressive even in its imperialism. On sale were fresh produce, cheeses, wine, olives,… Continue reading Mercado do Bolhão