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Taberna do Sao Pedro: A Mouthwatering Fire Hazard in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

By Gabriella Opaz

When travelling to new lands, there is always something enticing about “discovering” a place you think no one else knows about. As if you’re a rugged explorer who has stumbled upon that one diamond, that one unique place that is privy…

Dieting Food Lover Style: A Portuguese Guide to Healthy Food

By Sonia Nolasco

I have to admit that I don’t jump right into a rigorous diet on the first day of the New Year. I spend most of January convincing myself that it’s time to cut back on the carbs and desserts and to hit the gym. I ease my way into a new food routine,…

Seafood in Sagres, Portugal: A Deliciously Natural Area of Algarve

By Andrea Smith

The southern Portuguese region of the Algarve is a huge summer destination for many Portuguese residents, as well Europeans, as the vast coastline of warmer water currents and consistent sunny weather are ideal for the perfect beach vacation. That sa…

Part II: How to Shop for Food in Portugal

By Andrea Smith

Can you believe that in the 4+ years that I’ve lived here, I’ve only started cooking Portuguese dishes at home in the last year? I kept telling myself it’s best I leave the Portuguese cooking to the experts- meaning the mothers and gr…

Part II: How to Shop for Food in Portugal

By Andrea Smith

Can you believe that in the 4+ years that I’ve lived here, I’ve only started cooking Portuguese dishes at home in the last year? I kept telling myself it’s best I leave the Portuguese cooking to the experts- meaning the mothers and gr…

10 Delicious Reasons Why You Should Visit Portugal!

By Andrea Smith

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 searc…

Pairing Wines with Portugal’s Faithful Friend: Bacalhau

By Sonia Nolasco

Editor’s note: In 2009, Catavino contributor Andrea Smith dove into the origins, popularity and over-fishing of cod fish or “Bacalhau” in my native Portuguese. Today, I pick up where Andrea left off with a greater focus on how to prepare the dry, salted version of this flavorful fish, featuring four dishes and a few wines […] Continue Reading →

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

By Andrea Smith

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 →

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Interview with Portuguese Fisherman Carlos Manuel

By Andrea

Carlos Manuel has been working the high seas for over half decade, and back in March, I spotted this local Setubal fisherman on a quiet Sunday along the harbor quietly fixing his nets. Realizing what …

Peixe In Portugal: The Numerous and Delicious Varieties of Portuguese Fish

By Andrea

In my very first article with Catavino, I described an amazing experience lunching on fresh grilled fish along the Portuguese coast, an event I eagerly anticipated for weeks. Today, almost two years after writing that …