Portuguese in Stockwell
Helpful Tools
A certain stretch of South Lambeth Road in South London is known locally as 'little Portugal' for the plethora of Portuguese restaurants that have made their home there in the last 20 years.
In the 1980s much of Stockwell was known for high crime rates. But for newly arrived Portuguese immigrants, the area offered low rent. The local authority encouraged the bourgeoning restaurant scene as an antidote to the area's dangerous side. Now almost 30,000 Portuguese speakers call Stockwell their home. Lively tapas bars fill the streets with the sounds of karaoke and TV football matches blasting out onto the pavement tables. If you're down that way, soak up the atmosphere with a cold glass of Sagres and a custard pastry—or two.
Lia
Lia Baiao came to Britain 11 years ago from Batalaha, a southern region of Portugal. She lives near Stockwell with her family. "When Portuguese people come to London they head straight to Stockwell as the community is so supportive and close," she says. "We love to eat out and try things we would never cook at home." Lila was proud to showcase her home cooking on the show. Try her custard tarts, pastel de nata and bacalhau salt cod dish.
Comments
You need to be logged in to leave a comment
Register