I was thinking of getting tinned fish and making the 45 min drive to Fall River as I have heard good things about Portugalia Market? Has anyone been and if so, recommended products RE price and quality?
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It’s been on my list of places to try as well. Curious who has been!
There have been a few posts about it, notably this one.
And for a nearby meal, this review.
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Thanks Gretchen. It wasn’t in the cards today but will make it there one day. There is a place in Lowell (Vaentina’s) that i might try instead as it is closer. I remember Sagres when it was recommended in the Sterns book Roadfood so its been there a long time.
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I have schlepped my wife and kid to Portugalia on many drives and I can overall say that it has always been worth it. We absolutely love to stock up on olives, chorizo, olive oil, and many other delicious things they offer there. It’s a great little shop… but it’s far.
They have a nice little cafe where you can get a Sao Tome cheese + chourico sandwich which is always awesome, and their baked goods, including their Pastel de Nata are always fresh and delicious.
I definitely recommend venturing out there in spite of the distance, just make it count and include a spot nearby for lunch or something, like at the place @GretchenS recommended
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