In the middle of 2020, in a context of summer and pandemic, the owner missed his native Bahia, its relaxed climate, a place to drink a cold beer, a place to feel at home. He noticed that this feeling was not unique, but of the entire Brazilian community living in the city. It was there that he decided to open the Boteco Pra Começar, according to the Brazilian tradition, to contagion the Invicta with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. According to them, its beer is “stupidly cold”, its portions are generous and have exclusive recipes from the “Patroa” of ‘dadinho de tapioca’ (tapioca little squares), cream topside, mini kibe, besides the traditional acarajé. They also have executive dinner menus.

More than a sushi restaurant, Mangá Sushi House is an authentic experience of immersion in Japanese culture. After a visit to Japan, its owners decided to express their admiration for this culture by adding sushi to the “mangá and animé” drawings. In fact, Japanese culture is breathed in this establishment, as it presents a mural by the artist Luís Figueiredo, an art gallery and organizes cosplay events, in which customers are encouraged to disguise themselves as their favorite characters. In addition to the more traditional sushi, it is intended that no one is deprived of enjoying this delicacy, as it offers specific menus for pregnant women and vegetarians.

Tram, a restaurant in the heart of old town, features modern décor in a warm atmosphere and a splendid outdoor terrace overlooking the Douro River. Its menu is rooted in traditional Italian and Portuguese cuisine in a contemporary approach. In order to please its customers, Tram’s focus is essentially on pizzas, risottos, pastas and specialties such as Francesinha, “bacalhau com broa” (codfish), pork knuckle, among others. Due to its location, careful presentation and gastronomy, the space becomes inviting, not only in terms of tourism, but also for all who pass by.