One of the best parts of being able to travel all over the world is meeting and working with other people of like mind. Or like stomach. My friend Melissa and colleague is a real foodie now living in Houston. But Mel has Celiacs Disease which means her small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten making it difficulty in digest certain foods. Since she has had to find places she can eat at - she does her research and never disappointments. Even with eating issues she is still a huge foodie. And each time I'm with her, she introduces me to amazing eating establishments.
This trip was no different. She took me to Oporto. And amazing food house and now one of my new favorite places to eat in Houston. Take a look at the pictures from last nights dinner and you'll see why - tastes even better than it looks - if that's even possible.
food-ing hous / - noun - a mash-up of a bakery, café, restaurant and bar that features an open kitchen offering several dining options, served in a rustic, warm and inviting atmosphere. (Syn: “eating house” or “public wine house”)
Similar to the ones you may find in Europe, OPORTO is an intimate 'Fooding House' which includes a boutique bar setting that is the perfect place to relax with friends or have a romantic date night.
A concept originated in 2006 by husband and wife team, Chef Rick and Shiva Divirgilio. They wanted to bring their hometown of Houston a Portugese-inspired food and wine bar, similar to what you might find in a taberna in Lisbon or Porto. Combining a rustic European menu with a boutique wine list and mini-cocktail bar alongside a cafe and bakery, Oporto Fooding House & Wine or "O2" is born.
Their personalized service and atmosphere will make you feel cozy as you graze over flavorful food selections. To quote one of their regulars...'it's like going to Europe without a passport'.
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Over 50 wines by the glass from Portugal, Spain, Italy, South America, and the U.S.
The largest Portuguese wine collection in the city
