A dish that tells its story — Bifanas reviewed

You can taste history in Bifanas if you know what to look for. pastéis de nata originated in Belém monastery in the 18th century. The smoky and robust character reflects those layers — chouriço doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a coastal seafood restaurant setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Vinho Verde alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Bifanas, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.