LIVE from the Camino Amazing restaurant in Azambuja

[Jan Runkel]

We had the most delicious and amazing dinner at Tasco da Ilda in Azambuja. Chef Madalena was so warm and welcoming. She walked us through the menu, and in addition to outstanding flavors and local dishes , the presentation was unique and delightful. Don't miss this!

 

[peregrina2000]

What a nice story to go with the restaurant.

Translation from their webpage:

Ilda lived and sewed in the place where Tasco da Ilda was born. She was a professional seamstress. She had three children. Joao and Ventura were fisherman and Maria do Carmo was a fish vendor (just learned the word “varina”) in the square. She sold the fish that her brothers caught. Ilda had deep within her the skill of “espadelar o linho.” Need help with that — something to do with embroidery, perhaps?

Respecting my ancestors in relationship to their culture and customs, I chose this spot to also honor my mother, Fátima Regateiro. She gave me all of my cooking skills, which she had in turn learned from her father, Joao, son of Ilda. They have passed the legacy of the recipes from generation to generation in the family.

That story alone is enough to make me want to go there!

And just a heads up — this is something many forum members already know, but those who do not should pay attention.

In many restaurants in Portugal you will be served, before ordering, several plates of “appetizers“ or “munchies.” These are not free. If you eat them, you will be charged. If you don’t want them, you can either wave them away when the staff brings them, or just don’t touch them.

There have been reports of forum members feeling “ripped off” because they were unaware of the practice. This is not a trick for tourists or a way to rip off foreigners. It is the way Portuguese restaurants do things. No one is offended if you refuse the plates.

 

[Jan Runkel]

What a nice story to go with the restaurant.

Translation from their webpage:

Ilda lived and sewed in the place where Tasco da Ilda was born. She was a professional seamstress. She had three children. Joao and Ventura were fisherman and Maria do Carmo was a fish vendor (just learned the word “varina”) in the square. She sold the fish that her brothers caught. Ilda had deep within her the skill of “espadelar o linho.” Need help with that — something to do with embroidery, perhaps?

Respecting my ancestors in relationship to their culture and customs, I chose this spot to also honor my mother, Fátima Regateiro. She gave me all of my cooking skills, which she had in turn learned from her father, Joao, son of Ilda. They have passed the legacy of the recipes from generation to generation in the family.

That story alone is enough to make me want to go there!

And just a heads up — this is something many forum members already know, but those who do not should pay attention.

In many restaurants in Portugal you will be served, before ordering, several plates of “appetizers“ or “munchies.” These are not free. If you eat them, you will be charged. If you don’t want them, you can either wave them away when the staff brings them, or just don’t touch them.

There have been reports of forum members feeling “ripped off” because they were unaware of the practice. This is not a trick for tourists or a way to rip off foreigners. It is the way Portuguese restaurants do things. No one is offended if you refuse the plates.

Thank you for that information. It was truly an amazing experience!

 

[peregrina2000]

Thank you for that information. It was truly an amazing experience!

@Jan Runkel, are you walking now?

 

[Jan Runkel]

@Jan Runkel, are you walking now?

Yes. Dinner last night at Tasco. Today we're in Valada.

 

[peregrina2000]

Yes. Dinner last night at Tasco. Today we're in Valada.

Well, I’ve added the prefix “live from the camino” in case you are inspired to add comments and other restaurant pictures as you go along.

 

[Jan Runkel]

Yes. Dinner last night at Tasco. Today we're in Valada.

 

[trecile]

I'm so disappointed. I'm in Azambuja today, and discovered that Tasco da Ilda is closed on Mondays!

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

I'm so disappointed. I'm in Azambuja today, and discovered that Tasco da Ilda is closed on Mondays!

What a shame. With luck, you'll get some good ones later!

Keep in mind that Monday is typically everyone's closing day. Often restaurants in small-town Portugal will be open Sunday at lunch--families tend to take a long, leisurely lunch--and then closed Sunday evening and all day Monday for the business's weekly time off. Also a lot of museums/government sites will be closed Mondays, if they're closed any day of the week at all.

In any case, Bom Caminho and wear your hat and shades today--hot, hot weather forecast in the Lisboa area!

IPMA - Previsão 10 dias, horária diária, localidade

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[trecile]

In any case, Bom Caminho and wear your hat and shades today--hot, hot weather forecast in the Lisboa area!

I hear you - it's hot today. I'm so glad that I brought my handsfree umbrella!



I can't say that I'm looking forward to the long day to Santarém tomorrow.