Discover the culinary heart of Northern Portugal through the stories,
food, and history of Bolhão.
Bolhão Market's century-old walls are crumbling as its vendors and
visitors wait for the restoration that will return it to its former
glory. Though the deteriorating conditions have forced many vendors to
leave, there are fishwives still singing their seductive pregão,
bakers still hawking crusty broa baked in wood burning ovens, and
butchers still offering up favos de mel for the city's signature tripe
stew. Bolhão still pulses with knowledge earned over generations and the
rich culinary heritage of the region.
This book is about those vendors who remain, and their stories are for
those who want to know what to do, see, and eat when they visit the
North. Porto, nestled between the sea and the esteemed Douro Valley, is
the heart of one of Europe's premier--though often overlooked--food
destinations. The people of Bolhão embody the spirit and tradition of
this enchanting city. Your next culinary adventure starts here!