Portuguese cuisine

10 Delicious Reasons Why You Should Visit Portugal!

Monday, December 12th, 2011

It’s been almost four years since I called Portugal my “home away from home”, translating to a half decade of savoring Portuguese food and wine on a regular basis – something I’ve never taken for granted. Consequently, while searching for information on Portuguese gastronomy, I stumbled across Catavino’s Facebook page. Immediately drawn to Ryan and […] Continue Reading →
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Grilling Season: How Portuguese Expats Fire it Up and What They Pour to Cool Down

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Portuguese expats in the U.S. like to joke that if there’s a waft of sizzling sardines in the air then a fellow immigrant can’t be too far. They’re usually right. Growing up in New Jersey, expats’ grills were hardly ever graced by the usual American fare of hot dogs, hamburgers, porter house steaks, ribs, lobster […] Continue Reading →

A Tasca do João: A Simple Portuguese Restaurant with a Passion for Hospitality

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Portugal is known for its diverse and delicious cuisine, which arguably, can best be enjoyed at one of the many local, hole-in-the-wall eateries in any city or town. Whether we’re talking a rustic lunch counter at a pasteleria, or a mom and pop restaurant tucked away in a tiny side-alley, often called tascas, nothing beats home-style, Portuguese […] Continue Reading →

Petiscos: The Portuguese Cousin of Spanish Tapas

Monday, February 7th, 2011

In the American restaurant scene, the Spanish small plates, “Tapas,” are no conundrum. But say the word “Pinxtos” (generally bread topped with a fish or meat mixture, especially popular in the Basque region of Spain) and you’ll lose a few people. Say the Portuguese word “Petiscos” and you’ll get a whole lot of blank stares. […] Continue Reading →

Sopa da Pedra: A Humble Gastronomic Tale about Sharing

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Have you ever heard the tale of Stone Soup? The legend of how this hearty soup came about is a popular one told throughout most European countries and was adapted to an American version by Marcia Brown. Each version is slightly different depending on your country or region and is usually influenced by varying historical […] Continue Reading →

10 Delicious Reasons Why You Should Visit Portugal!

Grilling Season: How Portuguese Expats Fire it Up and What They Pour to Cool Down

A Tasca do João: A Simple Portuguese Restaurant with a Passion for Hospitality

Petiscos: The Portuguese Cousin of Spanish Tapas

Sopa da Pedra: A Humble Gastronomic Tale about Sharing

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