- This is Aveiro.
It's a small city off the west coast of Portugal
and it's distinguished by its canals
and colorful boats that ride along them.
I'm so excited to explore this city and its beaches
and all the food it has to offer.
I think we should start with brunch.
This little brunch spot is called Doce Infusão.
It's a little teashop and
you can get breakfast basically all day.
- [Johnny] Henry what do you want to drink?
- Chocolate milk.
- This is like a pineapple, ham and cheese panini
and it is seriously like a Hawaiian pizza
which means it's delicious.
They have what they call their green toast, which is just
a cream cheese spread, arugula, cherry tomatoes
walnuts and then a balsamic drizzle across it.
And we'll see.
- [Johnny] That's nice.
- Really yummy.
It tastes more like a goat cheese spread.
Had to get another pineapple, cheese and ham toast
because...it's delicious.
That's all I have to say.
- [Johnny] We didn't hear that,
you had a bunch of food in your mouth.
- That's all I have to say.
It's not the best breakfast I've had in the world
but the paninis they do super, super well
and it's also very approachable
so if you just need like a quick bite
and you wanna be in a gorgeous spot in town
it's a no-brainer.
The tea was exceptional, and they also have
a lot of like gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian options
so that's also something to know.
Several locals told me that while in Aveiro
I have to try the ovos moles.
They're basically little desserts
that are sometimes made out of communion wafers
with a sweet egg interior,
and they're made into the shapes of like
sea creatures, sea shells, sea...sea things
so we're gonna try 'em.
They said get a dozen and bring 'em to the beach
so I'm thinking that's a good idea.
Is it open?
- It's supposed to be open.
Oh, look.
- Please ring the bell, thank you.
Oh it's so loud!
- Yeah, that's the point.
- I'm not gonna do it again, one's enough.
- Alright.
Oh hello!
- [Shopkeeper] Boa tarde.
- [Johnny] Yeah some tasters would be good.
Ah, okay okay, we'll do a box.
- Let's do a box, so fun.
Let's do ten, ten is perfect.
Thank you.
- Mmmmm
- [Johnny] Do you like that cookie, or is it gross?
- Gross.
- Ollie's still really, really mad about the ovos moles
so, exactly what you would expect
with them being made with communion wafers
the texture on the outside is like
kind of soft and chewy
and then the inside is very sweet
like a sweet, sweet, sweet custard.
I wasn't all about the texture
and I feel like the interior was just so sweet
it was a little overwhelming, but
the operation there was just about
the cutest thing I've ever seen.
Ringing the bell, going in, that one-on-one service.
We're headed to the beach and I'm thinking
that should improve Oliver's mood.
(sighs)
You never know with that kid.
Just a ten minute drive outside of downtown Aveiro
is Costa Nova, a beach and promenade
most known for its candy-striped painted homes
that were inspired by Moliceiros,
Aveiro's colorful boats that line the canals.
But the stripes aren't the only shining star visually,
there's tons of mosaic designs on the homes,
it's just stunning.
- To try the tripas, so let's get that
do you think with chocolate, or Nutella?
- [Johnny] Yeah, chocolate.
- Kit Kat?!
- So beautiful!
Okay, that was just the most beautiful process
I've ever seen.
Most importantly, it comes out piping hot.
Look at that.
This is a dessert I can get behind.
First of all, you can get Snickers, Twix,
Mars bars, Kit Kats inside.
It also has kind of a salty...the dough
is definitely sweet but not too sweet.
The texture is to die for.
This is so good.
It's like between a crepe and a pancake.
A little undercooked but like in the best way.
Ohh yes
- [Johnny] Beach treats man.
(Ollie laughs)
- We made it to the beach and thankfully
Oliver's mood has improved.
The beach is gorgeous and expansive, the waves are massive
it's boardwalk-accessible which is super nice
and the parking was easy as can be.
The kids are happy, the parents are happy,
all the people are happy.
Once we finish up here, we're gonna go home and change
and then we're gonna take a step away from traditional
Portuguese cuisine and do a little sushi.
A lot of locals told me that
the best sushi in Portugal is here in Aveiro
and I'm ready to try it.
Fresh-caught seafood, sushi, yes!
We're all dressed and showered and ready for dinner.
We're a little early for our reservations
so we're gonna take a stroll through the city
and maybe stop at a playground for the kids to play at.
- Alright, let's see how the Portuguese do sushi.
- Okay I have to try this Subenshi Tempura Mochi
- [Johnny] So, I'll do a miso.
- Four miso.
- This is Subenshi.
It's a fusion sushi restaurant in Aveiro.
Some of the best miso I've ever had
and I'm not exaggerating.
Those are not traditional
they're basically fried mochi balls
with mozzarella, salmon and Japanese mayo.
How do I do it?
You can't have any.
- [Johnny] Wait what?
- Sorry.
Okay we have the traditional platter,
the fusion platter, like five specialty rolls.
- [Waitress] Moliciero.
- [Iz] Strawberry, mango, and salmon.
- [Johnny] You like it?
- Yes.
Salmon and almond.
I need one more.
You are gonna love that one.
- Mmmmmm, whoa!
- I know
A little chile on top of the tuna.
- [Johnny] Isn't that spot on with the chile?
- Mmm that's good tuna.
- I can get behind the swordfish, that was really good.
But it'll never compare to my true love.
Pepper jelly, and then it's coated in some sort of herb.
Definitely good, probably won't have another one.
Pepper jelly was kinda sweet, little two sweet.
- So good, I just can't get past the whole crunchy egg thing
I get kinda like halted at every crunch then realize
they're eggs.
Anyone with me?
Am I alone in this?
Can I get over it?
Tell me.
This city is lovely, it's beautiful and colorful and fun.
It's accessible, especially with kids
and the food was really really good.
We're headed up the coast tomorrow
so don't miss next week's episode.
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