Podcast - Taste Porto

Taste Porto Bites & Insights [Pilot Episode]

July 30, 2025

We started with an idea: a podcast about Porto. Not the place on the map, but the feeling of home. This podcast is about exactly that: sharing the stories of people who call Porto home, even if they weren’t born here or haven’t lived here forever.

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What makes Porto so special

July 30, 2025

We launch the season with André Apolinário, co-founder and CEO of Taste Porto. Join us as we explore what makes the city such a unique place to live and visit.

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A Chef’s Journey: From Australia Back to Porto

July 30, 2025

Meet Chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira, the creative mind behind Elemento restaurant. Hear how his global culinary adventures shaped his vision for Porto’s modern food scene.

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Coffee, Jazz & Finding Home in Porto

July 30, 2025

We sit down with Brian, a barista and jazz musician who relocated to Porto in 2019. A conversation about music, coffee, and finding community.

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How a Birthday Trip Changed Everything

July 30, 2025

Canadian photographer and blogger Gail came to Portugal for a birthday. She never left. Discover how one trip turned into a new life and deep love for Porto.

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Inside Porto’s Vibrant Food Scene

July 30, 2025

Food lovers Michelle and Jesús have called Porto home for two years. In this episode, they share how they’ve connected with the city through its incredible culinary culture.

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Porto Then and Now: A 20-Year Perspective

July 30, 2025

After years of visiting and falling in love with the city, Guy finally made the move to Porto. He shares his reflections on how the city has changed over the past two decades… and what still feels the same.

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Why Porto Captures the Hearts of Travelers

July 30, 2025

In this episode, Amy reveals how her love for Portuguese history drew her to Porto and why it still inspires her every day.

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Starting Fresh: Adjusting to Life in Porto

July 30, 2025

Moving abroad isn’t always easy. Emily, who recently moved to Porto, opens up about the challenges and joys of building a life in Porto.

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Growing Up in 1990s Porto

July 30, 2025

Join Bernardo, a native son of Porto, as he shares childhood memories and global travels that shaped his unique view of home.

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From Toronto to Porto: A Chef’s Return

July 30, 2025

In our season finale, we meet Tiago, a Portuguese chef who took his culinary talents to Canada and, after nine years abroad, has returned to share them with his hometown.

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