Taberna Tipica Quarta-Feira
Author: Kristīne Plūksna0 COMMENTS
Évora, the centre of Alentejo province, like many other Portuguese towns, has a rich history dating way back in the past, along with a vast ethnic variety of inhabitants - Celts, Romans, barbarians, moors, Christians. Due to the fall of its economic significance in the end of 16th century and because, unlike many other Portuguese towns, it was largely spared by the devastating earthquake of 1755, the central part of Évora, enclosed in walls, remains almost the same as it was in the 16th - 17th century. Thereby, with its houses painted in white and yellow and its netting of tiny narrow streets, it is one of the best representations of the Golden age of Portugal and is unique among other Portuguese towns and cities.
Évora is said to be the best suited place to get acquainted with local cuisine of Alentejo. Taberna Típica Quarta-Feira is quite unpretentious from outside but a truly outstanding place rated by its savoury and quality of service inside. It's not easy to find it, while roaming along the narrow streets that seem quite rationally planned on the map but turn out to be a true maze in reality. Even getting on the right street does not ensure success. You can pass the tavern without even noticing it, as from the outside there is nothing more than an ordinary door and its name made in tiles next to it. However, inside, an almost homelike ambience is waiting you - frugal interior with few tables, antique cupboard and a couple of exotic jumbo size oil jugs.
The amiable owner of the tavern has assumed roles of a cook, a waiter and an entertainer all at the same time and the feeling of being his special guest in his very own dining room does not desert you as long as you are there. Also, a meal itself with its quality of a home get-together remained unsurpassed by any other place during our entire trip. No menus are available there and only one main course is offered. Instead of separate plates, food is brought in big dishes so that each one around the table can take exactly as much as one wants.
Although the English language skill of the host was close to none, we were still able to carry on a conversation and even understand that what we were feasting on was a roast of Alentejo black pig. Also wine was brought without ordering and there was no choice either. If you are in Alentejo, it is imperative to drink Alentejo wine. Needless to add that the wine was fantastic and, as anywhere else in Portugal, improperly cheep.
When the wine was gone and the black pig was overcome, tiny little glasses appeared on the table and the host swiftly filled them from two different carafes. For the girls it turned out to be local liquor, but for the guys - local homebrew. And be sure that, without swinging off at least a couple of such glasses, you won't be let out from there (moreover, you will not have to pay for it a single cent).
Address: Rua do Inverno 16
Phone: 266 707 530
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