I totally agree about the DNC. And I shall never forget Angela Alsobrooks’ story about her grandmother (a housekeeper) improvising for her civil servant test by drawing a typewriter keyboard on a piece of paper and putting it on the refrigerator to practice her typing. 👑
Bon voyage! Here with the Porto & Douro Valley recs…
Restaurants in Porto:
• O Tascö (obsessed! sharable plates, ceviche, roasted vegetables, incredible cocktails, good dessert, fun staff)
• Cervejaria Gazela (sells "cachorrinho", a hot dog sandwich on crusty bread with cheese and spicy sauce, super casual, line moves fast)
• Antiqvvm (Michelin star, spendy, worth-it tasting menu in a pretty setting)
• If you do any port cellar tour, highly recommend Ferreira! Women played a big role in their business, and they are the only company still owned domenstically.
In the Douro Valley, dinner with pairings at Quinta de la Rosa is wonderful! Have the best time! (Also recently went to Spain if you need any Sevilla or Granada recs.)
Porto restaurant: Adega São Nicolau. My mom and I went twice because we loved it so much! The house wine is approximately €3 per glass and was amazing. There can be a wait, but you get to sit in steps overlooking the river. I also recommend watching the sunset from the Jardim do Morro after a day of wine tastings on the south side of the river!
I totally agree about the DNC. And I shall never forget Angela Alsobrooks’ story about her grandmother (a housekeeper) improvising for her civil servant test by drawing a typewriter keyboard on a piece of paper and putting it on the refrigerator to practice her typing. 👑
I absolutely loved her speech!
Bon voyage! Here with the Porto & Douro Valley recs…
Restaurants in Porto:
• O Tascö (obsessed! sharable plates, ceviche, roasted vegetables, incredible cocktails, good dessert, fun staff)
• Cervejaria Gazela (sells "cachorrinho", a hot dog sandwich on crusty bread with cheese and spicy sauce, super casual, line moves fast)
• Antiqvvm (Michelin star, spendy, worth-it tasting menu in a pretty setting)
• If you do any port cellar tour, highly recommend Ferreira! Women played a big role in their business, and they are the only company still owned domenstically.
In the Douro Valley, dinner with pairings at Quinta de la Rosa is wonderful! Have the best time! (Also recently went to Spain if you need any Sevilla or Granada recs.)
Porto restaurant: Adega São Nicolau. My mom and I went twice because we loved it so much! The house wine is approximately €3 per glass and was amazing. There can be a wait, but you get to sit in steps overlooking the river. I also recommend watching the sunset from the Jardim do Morro after a day of wine tastings on the south side of the river!
I went to this restaurant called Flow in Porto and it was amazing. One of the most spectacular meals I have had while traveling