Brent samples an unbelievable number of delicious pastries in Évora, Portugal, including many that were originally developed in local convents.
Pastelaria Conventual Pão de Rala
Convento de Santa Clara 505, R. de Serpa Pinto 70, Évora Convent of St. Helena of the Mount Calvary
Praça do Giraldo Pastelaria Violeta
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to cities around the world on Destination Eat Drink, including in-depth eating and drinking guides to Portugal including Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Monsaraz, and Batalha. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms and is distributed by the Radio Misfits Podcast Network.
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