We are João and Karmen: A Porto native who has spent the last 14 years living from London to Ljubljana, nurturing his passion for food exploration. His return to Porto, coupled with Karmen Čelam, a Slovenian enthusiast for new cuisines and adventures, sparked ‘A Good Petisco is a Beautiful Thing.’
Together, we embark on a journey through Porto’s food scene, blending João’s local roots with Karmen’s outsider viewpoint.
Our story began with a chance meeting in 2006 that grew into a decade-long friendship. It was only in 2017 that we realized we were destined to come together and became a couple. This guide is the result of our combined efforts over the past seven years, exploring and celebrating the rich flavours and culinary innovations of Porto.
