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The guides and stories we wrote about Capa na Baixa, and what the press has published about the restaurant, the Capa Negra family and the francesinha.
The restaurant and its food
Porto Inside Guide: our food guide to Porto
Porto Inside Guide is a food guide to the city, published by the Capa na Baixa team. portoinsideguide.com
The Francesinha Guide: 14 of Porto’s Best, by Neighbourhood
Fourteen francesinha restaurants across five neighbourhoods of Porto and Gaia, and what each does well or less well.
The Rissol: Porto’s Most Underrated Bite
What a rissol is, why Porto takes it seriously, and where to try the Capa Negra family recipe.
Traditional Portuguese Food in Porto: A Local’s Guide to the Classics
Tripe, duck rice, salt cod and the daily dish: what to order and how traditional kitchens follow the calendar.
In the press
Articles published by third parties about Capa na Baixa and the Capa Negra family. Each link goes to the original source.
Todos os caminhos vão dar à Baixa do Porto. Agora foi o Capa Negra
Report on the opening of Capa na Baixa on 3 March 2016 at Praça de D. João I, by Nuno and Ana Fontes of the Capa Negra family (in Portuguese).
Capa na Baixa Review: A Modern Take on Porto’s Classic Flavors
Review of Capa na Baixa: the francesinha, the charcoal-grilled meats and the relaxed, modern setting.
Capa Negra and Super Bock: An Iconic Porto Duo
Interview with Amândio Fontes of Capa Negra II on the history of the restaurant and its relationship with Super Bock. It is about the Capa Negra family, not about Capa na Baixa.
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