We were contacted by 36 Tapas House in Castelo de Vide, who were interested in acquiring our Franciscan ginjinha for their newly opened premises.
On the day of the delivery, we went to Castelo de Vide to meet the founders of this project, Neli and Jackson, and we were amazed by the space, the concept, the friendliness, the welcome and... the food. As soon as you walk through the front door, you don't realise whether you're in the Alentejo, Lisbon, Porto or any other European capital.
The founders, whose origins are Brazilian, trained in contemporary cuisine and have taken various courses in gastronomy, not only in Brazil but more recently in Europe. A few years ago they decided to spend more time in Europe, even more time in Portugal, and it was very quick for them to arrive in the Alentejo. They say they are passionate about this region and that although they have tried other parts of the country, it was here that they identified with the region, the people and all the tourism that Castelo de Vide has to offer. They decided to create a tapas house concept, using seasonal ingredients, created some signature dishes that are fixed on the menu and intend to launch new delicacies every season so that the offer to the customer is more comprehensive. Their concept is sustainable, contemporary and very relaxed. Our experience, to the sound of jazz music, was very enriching.
Each dish told a story and each taste became an inspiration. A place to visit with friends, to catch up and savour some rich and varied tapas, accompanied by a good wine and, at the end of the meal, the Franciscan ginjinha.
