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Food & Drink
Porto

Wine bar in town or a Gaia port lodge for a first visit?

One free afternoon. Should I cross to Gaia for a lodge tour or stay in a wine bar?

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MICHELIN Stars
MICHELIN Stars
Porto

Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Porto?

I want a special dinner in Porto. Which places actually have MICHELIN stars right now, and is the list only in Lisbon?

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

How do I order coffee in Porto like a local?

I keep getting a tiny cup. How do I ask for what I want?

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

Where do locals buy fresh fish in Porto?

I want grilled fish at home without a supermarket smell.

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

Is Mercado do Bolhão worth it, and which other food markets do locals use?

Should I shop at Bolhão every week or is it only for tourists now?

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

MB Way, cards and tipping — what is normal in Porto restaurants?

Do I tip 20%? Will every tasca take MB Way?

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

Neighbourhood padaria or supermarket bread in Porto?

Is supermarket bread fine, or should I hunt for a proper padaria?

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

How do I find a good butcher (talho) in Porto?

I want proper meat, not only supermarket trays. How do locals choose a talho?

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Porto

Continente, Pingo Doce, Lidl or Mercadona — which supermarket fits daily life in Porto?

I just moved. People keep naming different supermarkets. Which one should I use for a normal week of shopping in Porto?

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Best bifana near Bonfim that isn’t a tourist trap?
Food & Drink
Bonfim

Best bifana near Bonfim that isn't a tourist trap?

Image: Teleporto. Looking for a proper bifana for lunch, ideally walking distance from Campo 24 de Agosto. Where do locals actually go?

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