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Forget the tourist traps – this is your guide to tracking down culinary gems and bringing those flavors home. I am going behind the scenes of unforgettable food trips, uncovering coastal Atlantic highlights such as Solar de Vila Meã and Barro Restaurante, or sipping exquisite Portuguese wine at Douro Scala Hotel and Restaurante do Paço. Read the tales, grab a bottle, and turn your next meal into a destination.

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