Searching for Summer - and Port Wine (1 Viewer)

[Robert Clark]

€30 or possibly even a bit less. Which on the current exchange rate is £45, so a tad expensive. Baked beans from now on.

And the winner is @DBK

Including tip €30

Prices certainly appear lower than in Spain

 

[Anthea M]

I'm rubbish!! But it looked good!

 

[Robert Clark]

I'm rubbish!! But it looked good!

Thank you for taking part Anthea
You're doing just fine

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[2657]

I've been out of Portugal too long, been coping with French prices for a couple of months

 

[Chris]

That's pretty cheap isn't it?

Enjoying your blog by the way.​

 

[Robert Clark]

and Bev also added she didn't fancy either of them, my higher price is based on the table cloths and what I can make out of the back ground

love the scenery BTW for some reason I had Portugal down as less scenic, more rugged and then coastline

Northern Spain has been a real eye opener - and worthy of a trip of its own.
Just being in the sunshine makes you feel good. And after the summer that we've had at home, it's very welcome

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[DavidG58]

Right I am now more in tune with Portugese pricing and ready for the next one, can you have breakfast out please

 

[Robert Clark]

Right I am now more in tune with Portugese pricing and ready for the next one, can you have breakfast out please

Only if you're paying

 

[Scout]

too quick with the answer I didnt get time to quote,

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[Robert Clark]

too quick with the answer I didnt get time to quote,

Sorry Phil, I'll wait a bit longer next time
It's just that the excitement of it all was getting the better of me

 

[JockandRita]

too quick with the answer I didnt get time to quote,

Hear hear Phil.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[scousebird]

D'ya know what, I was going to say €27.80 & that's what you paid

Lovely pics

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[Lenny HB]

Only just caught up with this thread not had much internet the last week, got me drooling as always.
Realy Robet Anchor butter on your table does not give your "Food Porn" tag any cred.

 

[Robert Clark]

We woke to another beautiful morning and having served Mrs C tea in bed at exactly 8:00am, we left Geres National Park, heading alongside the Rio Caldo.

After about an hour we arrived at Bom Jesus (Good Jesus on The Mount) which is a hilltop pilgrimage site. (Campercontact 12252)
I don't 'do' religion, but I was tempted by the prospect of climbing the reputed 1000 steps of Baroque stairway that rises over 300 ft to the summit.

At the summit was an impressive looking church and an even more impressive (large) gift shop, selling every kind of religious trinket imaginable. They were doing a brisk trade.

We found ourselves a shady spot in one of the cafes and enjoyed an espresso coffee and little custard tart, while we watched the world go by.

For the Gastronauts

We heded back down in search of lunch and discovered an oasis of culinary treasures at El Portico restaurant.

After an appetiser of fluffy fish croquette

We eagerly awaited the speciality of the house - roast kid goat, cooked with potatoes and garlic.

It was accompanied by a side dish of rice, cooked in rich stock

And cabbage, mixed with carrots

The meal was accompanied by a large jug on the fruity local red wine and a basket of home made bread.

For desert I chose cooked milk (like Creme Brûlée)

Mrs C chose a plate of seasonal fruit (melon)

A wonderful meal is a beautiful location.

Can you guess the bill?

 

[Robert Clark]

A couple of extra pics from Bom Jesus

As you'd expect there were a pair of scales at the top so you could weigh yourself

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[scousebird]

€38.50

 

[JockandRita]

I have no experience of Portuguese prices at all Robert, but I'll hazard a guess at €28.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Dognewf]

there are many things that might tempt me, the meal being one of them. but 1000 steps? nae chance!

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[klaatu]

€45

 

[tedontour]

43.40 euro

 

[Scout]

We woke to another beautiful morning and having served Mrs C tea in bed at exactly 8:00am, we left Geres National Park, heading alongside the Rio Caldo.

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For the Gastronauts

We heded back down in search of lunch and discovered an oasis of culinary treasures at El Portico restaurant.

Mrs C chose a plate of seasonal fruit (melon)

A wonderful meal is a beautiful location.

Can you guess the bill?

35 euro my guess

wife says 40 euro.....

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[DavidG58]

Mixed messages on the table linen front, looks like it might be trying to impress, but not quite doing it, based on yesterday's massive miss, I am aiming lower, going for 40 euro, Bev isn't here but always goes lower than me on everything except female attire, so on my say so she will have a 34 euro, but I will check with her when she gets in

My other confusion is that you have done some sneaky shares in the past, not sure if you both had the same main, or it was large enough to share, it looks like it would be huge for one

I know it doesn't really matter who is nearest, but yes it does

BTW are they goat ribs? looks like meat on the bone of some kind

edit I hadn't seen Phil's post above before submitting my prices

 

[Anthea M]

48€ + tip as it's a touristy place ! Looks lovely ,Mrs C must be pleased with a lie in ,tea in bed and SUN!!!!

 

[Robert Clark]

Mixed messages on the table linen front, looks like it might be trying to impress, but not quite doing it, based on yesterday's massive miss, I am aiming lower, going for 40 euro, Bev isn't here but always goes lower than me on everything except female attire, so on my say so she will have a 34 euro, but I will check with her when she gets in

My other confusion is that you have done some sneaky shares in the past, not sure if you both had the same main, or it was large enough to share, it looks like it would be huge for one

I know it doesn't really matter who is nearest, but yes it does

BTW are they goat ribs? looks like meat on the bone of some kind

edit I hadn't seen Phil's post above before submitting my prices

Yes it was hunks of goat meat including what looked like shoulder and ribs - it was a portion for two people.
Sneaky ?
Me ?
I'm gutted !!!!

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[DavidG58]

Revised offer from Bev 32, this is hers now not another guess from me for her

 

[Robert Clark]

€45

And the winner is

€46 inc tip

Well done !

 

[klaatu]

Woohoo!

Can I just say that I love your threads, Robert. When we finally get to touring Europe, trying the local food is one of our main reasons for going.

Steve

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[DavidG58]

Wish I understood Portugese. looks like you got a bargain

I now presume the appetiser was a 'red herring' and was FOC

Then you had water

What I presume was a 2 person main course @ 25euros

then 2 x vegetables maybe??

jug of wine

melon dessert

no sign of your milk pudding?

We will need full adjudication by Friday

 

[Robert Clark]

Wish I understood Portugese. looks like you got a bargain

I now presume the appetiser was a 'red herring' and was FOC

Then you had water

What I presume was a 2 person main course @ 25euros

then 2 x vegetables maybe??

jug of wine

melon dessert

no sign of your milk pudding?

We will need full adjudication by Friday

Are you sulking David?

 

[Scout]

I demand a re-count..... forgot about the tip...

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