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| Portugal > Tourism > Lisbon > Estoril Cascais > Gastronomy |
| The delights of Portuguese cuisine have been influenced over the years
by Europe, North Africa and the East where, in the XVI century, the
Portuguese brought back a great variety of spices. There are restaurants of all categories and for all tastes, from the most luxurious to the simple tavern where visitors will be surprised to find how low the prices can be. Which ever you choose, the hospitality is unequalled. Simple fare includes grilled sardines with pimentos and boiled potatoes washed down with a mature red wine in a local tavern while if you want something a little more luxurious, you can always choose a restaurant. |
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| Local specialities on the Estoril Coast are fish and shellfish - all
well worth trying. Among dishes which should be mentioned are - fish
stew, grilled robalo, sole, dried codfish, shell fish rice, grilled
lobster, stuffed crab, etc. Portuguese people usually take a continental
breakfast, lunch from 12.00 -14.00 and dinner from 19.30 onwards. Portugal has an enormous choice of excellent wines. As an aperitif try chilled white Port, with fish try a "green" wine (vinho verde) from the Minho or white wine from the centre and south of the country, with meat a mature red wine from the Douro or a demarcated region such as Dão or Alto Alentejo. Desserts should be accompanied by a sweet Port or Moscatel from Setúbal. A Portuguese brandy is a perfect complement to your coffee. Local wines from this area include Colares (near the Sintra hills) and Bucelas while for an aperitif or sweet wine ask for the rare and much appreciated Carcavelos. |
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