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Portugal’s Craziest Sandwich? Francesinha Festival in Setúbal

Portugal is home to one of the world’s wildest sandwiches — the Francesinha! 🍴 In this video, Brent heads to the Francesinha Festival in Setúbal, Portugal to taste the legendary Portuguese sandwich smothered in rich beer sauce. From traditional meat-packed versions to surprising vegan takes, this festival has it all.

About the Author

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 an in-depth eating and drinking guide to Portugal. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

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