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Espada fish with fried bananas is not a traditional Madeiran dish. Restaurants in Funchal started doing it back in the 90's. I'm a local and I don't recall ever seeing them prior to then. Also, if the menu is in english, it is definately not for locals. Madeirans do not cook fried bananas and we do not do passion fruit jus (gravy) at home! LOL

Enjoy the cruise

@4:44, "Just right," I so know how you feel, Joe. Some morning before I head off to work, if what I had put on doesn't feel right, for me, I won't leave the house until I change into new outfit(s) until I feel right about it, which some day could be up to 3 changes!!! This OCD of mine is driving myself insane. 🤣🤣🤣

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Glad you made it to the ship in the end! I'll have my own Madeira Airport tour as I leave the Pearl. Thanks for your help with my channel Joe & also your guest appearance on it ☺

Wow, a cruise! Can’t wait to see that video! I watch Pedro do his live streaming from the airport so know only too well about those windy conditions and diversions. Glad good old Ryanair landed for you, yay!

We are quit ppl ,we don't like noise, or noisy ppl......

Hi Joe! Just to mention that my local airport (Stuttgart) offers an open viewing area, too. Greeting to Krung Thep...I will be in Funchal next week. Cheers - Joe

Oh, no . Not another cruise Joe. Can't get my kids on a cruise ship if I tried lol...I like them for the endless buffets

This is 100% an issue here. Sadly not much can be done either, so I avoid tight connections altogheter when I can. Have fun in the cruise!

Great video Joey. Always learning something about the food in Madeira and I have just returned from a month in Machico and Funchal. I've passed Theo's many times but never eaten there. Next time, maybe, on my 22 visit. I'd love to hear your comments about my favorite restaurant in Funchal:- Casal Da Penha

Hi Joe. Really great video. A very balanced and fair view. We've travelled a lot but Madeira has really captured our hearts - it's the views, the people, the climate, the food but also as you say the 'depth' - certainly for such a small island. Every time we come we find something new and surprising and amazing to see and do. It's the little bakery you come across in the middle of nowhere - with the most amazing bread, or a breathtaking view you see, or the unexpected kindness of the people, or their creativity and positivity... Anyway, looking forward to seeing you explore it!

Hi JoeyP Im loving your videos. I will be there for Christmas, can you recommend a good vegetarian restaurant or a restaurant with a few veggie options?

Hello, was there in March, from Canada; fell in love with the european charm and the strong nature. Will be back in November. Thanks for the tip (Bela Five). I presume you already know Porto da Cruz and the amazing 'snack bar' A Pipa ? Keep us posted!

Amazing food.😄

Playing catch up Joe,,,,,good ones usual

This is a community market 🥰

Every where in Portugal it is very clean , just love it 💝

Let’s go dad! 🎉

By the way, as another Historical appointment, "Peixinhos da horta" is what gave rise to Tempura. Tempura is a derived name from tempero, that means seasoning. It was introduced in Japan probably in the Portuguese founded city of Nagasaki.

Yummy 😊

MIlho frito is great, I keep saying I can't believe they dont do this elsewhere (at least that I know of)..... people in the UK would love it, someone should start a company and get it in the supermarkets it would be a sensation. As for the scabbard fish, a couple of locals on seperate occassions have said they'd never eat it due to the fact that (apparantly) it is prone to being contaminated with parasites, and that a lot of Madeirans avoid it for that reason and that it's just brought out for the tourists. Apparantly fishermen from other countries don't even bring it home with them for that reason. I don't know how much of that is true but the results from a simple google search of "scabbard fish and parasites" would be enough to put off the more cautious traveller from consuming it, with or without the banana! Shame cos it is damn tasty. Nice videos anyway mate, I was recommended them by a friend as some of the best ones on Madeira and am glad Ive had a look all the best to you

Wow, that food has practically had me salivating. The desert alone makes me want to come over by itself. I think I would be in a food coma after that and needing a lie down. Great content as always 😃

You need to try the restaurante called bica it’s next to mercado and I’m sure you gunna enjoy only locals go there

That was a fantastic experience

nice food, great video...

I can’t wait to be in Madeira soon ❤❤❤

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Ok. you make (food) porn vids mate. BUT, why was the restaurant completely empty while you were having your meal?

I’m glad to see this vídeo and remember that actually i work in theos ❤

Come to porto santo island

You need to have the traditional sauce with fried onions for the tuna, then you can dip tour cubes of milho frito into the delicious gravy!

Looks delicious but this is an upmarket pricey restaurant. Price for 2 people to share a classic meal is €96!

May I ask why you choose to call yourself an ex-pat rather than an immigrant?

Great video Joe. Omg that octopus dish looked amazing!! The rice was giving risotto vibes and that octopus looked perfectly cooked. I’m always kinda hesitant about ordering octopus because if it’s cooked wrong it’s so disappointing.

Great recommendation! Can't wait to try it in August.

Make up your damn mind man.. are you in Madeira or Thailand? 🤣

Try the avocado 🥑 egg 🍳 sandwich on sourdough 🍞 bread @ Arbor Food & Coffee ☕️. Absolutely Delicious 🤤 also it doesn’t hurt being in a garden surrounded by birds 🐦 singing 🎶.

Watching.😋

Great foodie vlog 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😀

Thanks for that Joe ☺ I had Theo's in mind to visit this year because I saw last year they were a jazz venue. Have they done away with it to concentrate solely on food?

That's a dish of pure beauty that is.

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Great video 👌🏿👌🏿

Thank you for the video! How long does it take to get from the start of the trail to the viewpoint?🤔

The best tuna (with milho frito, of course) I had while I was "stationed" there during my military service in 1988 was in Câmara de Lobos. It came in block form, not filetted, but still it was so juicy and tender. I had had it before in a few places in Funchal but it was always on the dry side. The second best I had was on the north coast but I can't remember the name of the town.