Before happening upon Café Sintra, I can't say I had ever experienced true Portuguese cuisine. I've had many meals with related Mediterranean and pan-European accents, sure. But never the distinct flavors that come from a Portuguese kitchen. Now a frequent Sintra visitor, I can now see that the Portuguese and me are cut from the same culinary cloth.
Heavy on cured and marinated meats, fragrant fresh herbs like cilantro, basil and parsley, as well as a truckload of onions and garlic, Sintra's savory side is right up my alley. And while I don't have much of a sweet tooth, my most frequent co-diner often goes in that direction at Sintra, ordering from an attractive selection of fresh pastries, pancakes, Belgian waffles and a striking sourdough French toast dipped in vanilla custard. Even the oatmeal and house-made granola stand out, making Sintra the kind of place where you can easily become a regular for their everyday, reasonably priced breakfast and lunch options downtown (most everything is under $10). There is also a Sunriver location that I have not visited but which serves the same menu.
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