Defined by both history and geography, Portuguese cuisine has plenty to offer diners,from its iconic sardines, fresh from the Atlantic Ocean, and popular cod, to its flavorsome Iberian pork and world-famous pastel del nata sweet treats. José Avillez, chef at Grupo José Avillez and a reference in Portuguese gastronomy, takes us on a culinary tour of his homeland, crossing mountains and coastal cities, with a little island-hopping in between.