Every country has its hot dog-like gut bomb. And if you’re going to sample one of these local grease treats — and you should — it’s best to find a bar with character (and characters) that honors tradition and uses the freshest ingredients. Of course, that’s easiest to accomplish with the help of a local guide… or a guidebook written by a guy who uses these guides for several months every year as he updates and broadens his information.
This little stop, in Porto, is Cervejaria Gazela, next to the national theater and midway between breakfast and lunch. Warming a stool, chatting about the struggle of traditions in a rapidly modernizing world, and watching the bartenders assemble and grill these wonderful snacks — simple as they might be — was a highlight of my Porto morning (and cost only about €3 with my beer).
If you can’t see the video below, watch it on YouTube.
I really appreciate these up to the minute videos. Great to watch you “behind the scenes” as you film new shows. Have you considered adding these to your DVDs as “extras”? They are a lot of “candid” fun.
Hmmmm … any coincidence that the name of the bar starts with “Gaz”?
Yes this looks like a high quality “gut bomb”! Can’t be as bad for you as McDonalds.