Foodie Trip Plan to Porto, Easter Pop-up Dinner, Hike & Lunch in Azóia

unique opportunity to discover local Easter traditions through a creative menu while enjoying the warmth of good company

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Good Vibes Day Out
April 08, 2025

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Where to Eat & Sip On a Weekend Trip to Porto

Bom dia from the north! I just got back from a little getaway to Porto and wanted to share some of the gems I discovered (with a little help a foddie friend and some good old-fashioned wandering). If you're planning a trip soon, save this list.

🇵🇹 Traditional Flavours
Right by São Bento station, O Rápido is a proper time capsule of a restaurant. Small, unpretentious, and full of locals and serves honest, traditional Portuguese food. It's where we tried Tripa à Moda do Porto, the city’s signature dish made with tripe, white beans and several other types of meat and sausage. While the dish is definitely for the brave, it’s a must-try for anyone curious about Porto’s culinary roots. A great place to experience tradition—just come with an open mind and an empty stomach.

🍞 Modern Portuguese

We stumbled upon this place while exploring the neighbourhood and were so pleasantly surprised. Barro offers a modern take on Portuguese cuisine with standout seafood dishes, very welcoming service and the kind of bread and butter as a couvert you’ll want to take home. A perfect mix of cozy and elevated.

🥞 What trip goes well without late morning brunch?
Well, getting a table in Porto’s popular brunch spots on a weekend? Not so easy. We tried a few, but standing in long queues just isn’t our style. So, we took to the backstreets of the city center—and that’s how we found Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker. It turned out to be a total gem: great coffee, tasty brunch options, a relaxed vibe, and a lovely interior with mountain-inspired touches and cozy details.

🌭 A Bite to Keep You Going

Need a quick energy boost between strolls? Gazela is the spot. Famous for its cachorrinhos—mini spicy hot dogs toasted to crispy perfection—it’s a no-fuss, full-flavor kind of place. Just a tip: try to avoid peak hours, as this local favorite draws quite a crowd.

🍷 For the Natural Wine Lovers
If you’re into natural wines, Porto has some lovely spots. We visited two that stood out. A Cave de Bon Vivant is intimate and rustic, with a selection that feels curated by someone who really loves wine. Genuíno, located just around the corner from Barro, is a little sleeker but equally warm and welcoming. Bonus: Genuíno is located in one of Porto’s lesser-known art districts, filled with galleries and studios. Perfect for an afternoon of wine and wandering.

Let me know if you check out any of these—or have your own Porto favorites to share. Maybe we need a trip up north soon? 👀

Hike & Lunch in Azóia this Sunday

Due to rainy weather last Sunday we are rescheduling the hike for the upcoming Sunday😉

Our fellow good viber, experienced hiker and bright soul Iri will be hosting the hike and lunch. The warmest vibe and smooth flow is guaranteed😉

⛰️ Hike
We will do a circular hike starting in Azoia and passing through Santuário da Peninha. The hike promises to be moderately challenging. We will do around 11 km which will take us approx 3,5 hours to complete.

🍽️ Lunch
After the hike, we will head to a local restaurant to enjoy a yummy lunch together.

Getting there:

  1. You can take a train to Sintra from Rossio or Oriente and share an Uber with other participants (11-13 Euro). Please plan to arrive in Sintra no later than 9:20.

  2. You can take a train to Cascais and share an Uber with other participants from there (9-11 Euro). Please plan to arrive in Cascais no later than 9:20.

  3. Join a whatsapp group to connect and coordinate (the link will be shared on Saturday).

🎒What to take:

  • comfortable sports clothes and sports shoes

  • water

💰 Cost of the event
To confirm your spot the organizational fee is 10 euro. Please confirm before Saturday 13:00.

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Pop-up Dinner: Portuguese Easter

Let’s gather around the table, share a meal, and enjoy the warmth of good company. This time, we’re bringing you a special pop-up dinner in collaboration with the wine bar Pé Franco and the guest chef Natalie Castro.

✨Theme: Traditional Portuguese Easter

Easter in Portugal is all about gathering, sharing, and, of course, incredible food. This dinner is a unique opportunity to discover local traditions through a creative and thoughtful menu that brings comfort, heritage, and a touch of surprise.

🍽 Special Menu:

  • Pickled eggs

  • Folar de Valpaços (Portuguese Easter meat bread)

  • Leg of lamb with rice

  • Hummus with glazed carrot

  • Chocolate babka with hazelnuts

  • Hot cross buns

  • Sponge cake

🍷Wine Pairing

The amazing team at Pé Franco will be curating a wine selection to perfectly match the menu.

🤗 More than just a dinner

More than just a dinner, this is an evening to connect, unwind, and embrace the spirit of Easter together. We will celebrate the diversity of the community and our backgrounds with little activities designed to share meaningful moments, stories, traditions and having fun while getting to know each other better.

Whether you come alone or with friends, expect a warm and inviting atmosphere where conversations flow as easily as the wine.

🎟️ How to reserve a spot

To ensure your place at the table, please reserve in advance! Spots are limited, and we want to make sure everyone gets to enjoy this special evening.

The organizational fee to confirm your spot 10 euro:

* Food and wine are paid separately at the venue.

😉 About Good Vibes Day Out

It all started with the hike in Sintra back in February 2023 to meet people and make friends. Step by step, lunch by lunch, hike after hike it grew into a community of people who appreciate spending great time outdoors and value building long-lasting connections. There is a cozy WhatsApp group for those who attended the events. There we discuss ideas for future events and organize get-togethers outside of publicly announced events.

Our vibe is chill and laid-back. Good Vibes Day Out is about sharing the experience, exploring, enjoying great food, having deeper conversations, embracing diversity, and leaving room for spontaneity so that everyone can add their colors to the weekend and let things happen.

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See you on hikes and weekend trips,
Anna