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| - Missing Portugal, I decided to check this place out for a "faux vacay". Interior is nice, clean, and modern! I love the exposed red brick, gray walls, and terracotta pitchers.
I arrived in the middle of the afternoon, so there were only 2 other tables occupied.
We ordered Grilled Chicken ($17), Francesinha ($22, hot sandwich that looks like a Portuguese lasagna), & a glass of rosé ($7). Price seemed to correspond to portion as the Grilled Chicken was completely finished while I ate only half of my sandwich.
I was not able to try the sandwich when I was in Porto, or even Lisbon, so I do not have anything to compare it to. However, the sandwich was not heat thoroughly. When I cut into it, it was barely warm, not hot. Although it was tasty, the gravy was a bit too salty. Steak on the inside was dry. Again, it tasted fine, but there were things I noticed. Fries, although tasty, weren't crispy. So sandwich is like a 3/5.
Grilled Chicken smelled good, but I did not taste it.
Younger male server, who I later found out was the owner was very warm and friendly! Just like the atmosphere.
Verdict: I'd definitely be open to going back to try other things, like Pulvo, on the menu. And maybe order the Niepoort White Port that is not available at the LCBO. :( Boo!
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