Why am I starting this list with food? Because if aΒ francesinhaΒ isn’t the most intriguing comfort food in Porto, I don’t know what is.
Is it a snack? Is it a meal? Well, it’s what you want it to be, as long as you pair it with a coldΒ finoΒ (that’s how you call draft beer in Porto).
Let me walk you through the layers of this sandwich: one slice of wheat bread (lightly toasted), beef, one type of sausage (linguΓΓ§a), mortadella, another kind of sausage (salsicha), cheese, and the final slice of toasted bread on top.Β
But we are not done here.Β
Cover all that with slices (yes, plural) of cheese, melted. And – oh boy, here comes the final touch – cover it all with the thick spicy sauce that people say is what makes or breaks theΒ francesinha.
(We interrupt this text to have a Homer Simpson drooling moment)
Europe is always a good idea! So much history and so many things to explore. No to mention the amazing food.
Agreed Jane! And Porto ticks all the items on that list π
I’ve been having Portugal for a while on my radar now.
While I prefer to not visit a place when it wins a title like this, I still want to go. So maybe next year?
And ps: the food photo made me hungry π
To be honest, Porto stands alone fine without awards but I understand the importance of being recognised π Definitely visit but wait until the dust settles!
Nice list with a few unexpected items. About to visit and happy to hear about the film festival that will be going on while I’m there. Thanks!
Awesome, Randi! The city is amazing and so is the festival π A great opportunity to see independent horror and fantasy movies that you’ll probably couldn’t watch elsewhere.
Sorry to hear about your issues with HuffPost. The moment I looked at your photo I knew where we were. I spent eight days in Porto last winter. Even though it rained every day and was cold as H, I fell in love with the city. I delighted over my Francesinha. What a bite of heaven. Loved the port wine and my wine tour. Loved all of the sites that you’ve mentioned here and would revisit them all in a heartbeat. I will remember these festivals and make an effort to attend when time permits. Thanks for the walk down memory lane π
Oh well, at least I got my content back π Porto is awesome but it’s still underrated as a tourist destination. That’s one of the things people most complain about.
I MUST visit! While the bookstore alone makes me want to book a ticket there right away, I’d love to explore the rest of this beautiful city!!
You must Stephanie! The bookstore would be definitely your thing π