Northern Portugal: A Green Oasis for Nature Lovers
A few days ago, my son and I were taking a leisurely walk home from his daycare when we passed the infamous “dragon lair”. The tale of the devilish dragon den began with a hole in the stone wall that...
View ArticleBarry Hatton: 5 Historical events to understand the Portuguese
Editor’s Note: Several months ago, we stumbled upon Barry Hatton’s book, “The Portuguese: A Modern History,” and found ourselves captivated. Very few books cover Portuguese culture and history in...
View Article4 Must Eat Sandwiches of Porto!
For me, the sandwich is the pinnacle of the food pyramid. Sure I love fine dining, a good seafood feast, or a perfectly prepared piece of roasted meat; but in the end, I will always long for the great...
View ArticleThe Undiscovered Sweetness of Portuguese Honey
When people think of Portugal, rarely do they think of its rich honey culture. Perfectly grilled fish, sumptuous breads and diverse wines are commonly touted as “must try Portuguese foods“, but honey...
View ArticleWhy is Porto Overtaking Paris for Shopping and Design
Chadner Navarro recently published a fantastic article in Bloomberg highlighting why Porto is surpassing Paris as “the” shopping capital of Europe. There’s a good reason for it. Porto isn’t just an...
View ArticleNew Portuguese Cookbook Brings Unexpected Recipes to the Table
Today, if you want to start a website called portuguesecooking.com — good luck! Ana Patuleia Ortins has owned it since 1997, just a year before Google was founded. For decades, Ana has been spreading...
View ArticleHow are Women Uniting Portugal through Wine?
If I say fire fighter, what gender pops into your head? Doctor? Nurse? Taxi driver? Construction worker? Beautician? Historically, many of these professions were predominately occupied by one gender,...
View ArticleCatavino Wrote a Book!!
It has been a long hard road, full of ups and downs, but today we are incredibly excited to announce that Catavino’s first book, The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal, is finished. Sonia,...
View ArticleHighlights: Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal
With nine new Michelin stars added to last year’s 17, it’s an exciting time to indulge in The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal. Our newly-released book shares with the world the...
View ArticleStaff Picks: 5 New Experiences to Enjoy in Portugal this Year!
Happy New Year from the Catavino Team! With the year just kicking off, welcoming heaps of new opportunities, a trip to Portugal should be at the top of your list! Brimming with soulful foods, diverse...
View ArticleTips on what to Eat, Drink and Savor in Spain
Sam Zucker is far from a Spanish native, but his passion and dedication to Spain has been profound. For years, he’s written on Catavino, not only infusing his writing with his love of food and wine,...
View ArticleThe Undiscovered Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Portugal
Gail Aguiar is by far one of the most prolific travel bloggers in Portugal, which is why we’re so keen to feature her! Filipino by birth, Gail has spent most of her life traveling, working and...
View ArticleTop Tips to Eating Incredible Seafood in Porto
If you snake along the river to the bustling seaside town of Matosinhos, you’ll encounter one of our favorite restaurants on the planet, O Gaveto. Run by Joao Carlos Silva and his family, this...
View ArticleChef José Pizarro’s Top Foodie Tips for Spain
With a focus on simple, authentic Spanish cuisine, Chef José Pizarro has been at the forefront of bringing both traditional and innovative tapas to London. With three successful restaurants across the...
View ArticleDiscover Jewish Heritage throughout Portugal and Spain
Orange trees scent a patio in Lisbon’s ancient Alfama neighborhood. Cilantro is used to season a seafood stew, made just like this for over a thousand years. Sausage made with bread stuffing hangs in a...
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