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Bombarda is recognised as one of Porto's leading creative districts, where art, design, independent businesses and culture exist side by side. But there is another element that helps define the neighbourhood's identity: music.
More than a place to attend concerts, Bombarda is a place of discovery. Here you'll find spaces dedicated to vinyl, independent radio, cultural projects and creative communities that see music as a way of bringing people together, encouraging exchange and inspiring experimentation.
If you enjoy discovering new sounds, getting to know emerging artists or simply losing yourself among records and conversations about music, these five spaces are well worth a visit.
Matéria Prima
With more than three decades of history, Matéria Prima has become a landmark for anyone looking to discover music beyond the mainstream.
Specialising in vinyl records, books, magazines and independent publications, it offers a carefully curated catalogue while maintaining strong connections with independent labels and artists.
The venue regularly hosts presentations, launches and events dedicated to music culture, making Matéria Prima an essential stop for anyone eager to explore new sounds and independent musical projects. Know more
Open Box
Open Box is a cultural venue where different artistic disciplines come together, with music playing a central role in its programme. From intimate concerts and DJ sets to performances and multidisciplinary events, it offers opportunities to discover new artists and creative formats.
With a dynamic and ever-evolving programme, Open Box is a place worth keeping an eye on, as every visit has the potential to reveal a new experience—and perhaps even a new soundtrack for the neighbourhood. Know more
Circus Network
At Circus Network, music is an integral part of the project's identity.
Alongside its artistic and cultural programme, the space includes a Record Shop specialising in vinyl, where visitors can discover both new and second-hand releases spanning genres such as house, techno, jazz, soul, hip-hop, electronic and experimental music.
From record launches and informal gatherings to its strong connection with contemporary artistic practice, Circus Network is a place where music naturally intersects with art and visual culture. Know more
RÁDIO YÉYÉ
Yé Yé Radio has brought a new dimension to the neighbourhood by creating a space dedicated to independent radio and contemporary music culture.
Through regular broadcasts, curated shows, guest DJs and collaborative projects, it champions emerging artists and gives a platform to diverse creative communities.
More than just a radio studio, it is a meeting place where music is shared, discussed and celebrated, contributing to the cultural diversity that defines Bombarda. Know more
Mint Mint
For those who enjoy the experience of discovering music in physical format, Mint Mint is a must-visit destination.
Specialising in vinyl records, the shop offers a carefully curated selection spanning a wide range of genres and eras, making it a meeting point for collectors, DJs and anyone eager to explore new sounds.
Throughout the year, Mint Mint also hosts listening sessions, presentations and small-scale events that strengthen the connection between music and Bombarda's creative community. Know more
In Bombarda, music lives far beyond the stage.
It can be found in record shops that celebrate vinyl culture, independent radio stations that showcase emerging talent, and cultural spaces where different artistic expressions come together.
Each of these places contributes, in its own way, to the neighbourhood's creative identity, inviting visitors to experience music in a more personal and spontaneous way.
Drop by without a plan, let curiosity lead the way, and you might just discover your next favourite record—or your next playlist.
Between photography, writing and curatorship, her work is shaped through observation, research and the creation of connections between images, texts and people. Her practice seeks to explore what remains unseen, questioning the ways we perceive the world and construct memory.
“The common thread between photography, writing and curating is the act of selecting, editing and choosing — deciding what will be spoken, seen and shared with the world.”
Q: What common thread do you find between photography, the written word and curating?
A: Photography, writing and curating are forms of expression that I use to engage with the questions and concerns of everyday life.
Although photography can sometimes take on a more commercial dimension, and writing a more academic one, both remain creative practices through which I continue to explore ideas and experiment.
Since childhood, reading has been a place of refuge and a territory of ideas. Photography, in turn, has always encouraged me to organise the world visually — whether through an individual object or through the composition of an exhibition. Curating emerged in a similar way, following an invitation from CRU Creative Hub after several years of collaboration. Over time, I realised that, at its core, everything I do is rooted in the same gesture: editing, composing and creating connections.
The common thread between these practices is precisely the act of selecting, editing and choosing — deciding what will be spoken, seen and shared with the world.
Q: What are your main sources of inspiration?
A: I’m inspired by authors who explore the experimental possibilities of language and writing.
I’m inspired by works that inhabit the territory of the infraordinary, the marginal and the invisible, whether through the materials they use, the techniques they employ or the relationships they establish.
I’m also inspired by the generosity of the people around me, by friendship, and by the simplicity that some works achieve only after a long process of maturation.
Ultimately, I find inspiration in everything and in nothing, always on the threshold between absolute boredom and infinite curiosity.
Q: What new creative challenges would you like to embrace in the coming years?
A: I want to continue developing the project Cartography for a Biography, initiated in 2024, expanding it through artist residencies, research and collaborations.
I also intend to deepen my work in experimental writing and publishing, whether in the form of artists’ books, essays or magazines. I would also like to continue collaborating with artists from different disciplines and further develop my work in exhibition design within curatorial practice.
In my academic research, I hope to continue exploring the relationship between photography and time.
Q: Is there an object or ritual that is always part of your working day?
A: I don't have any fixed objects or rituals, because no two days are ever the same. Even so, there is one gesture that almost always comes before work: preparing the space. Before I begin writing or imagining an image, I feel the need to tidy and reorganise my surroundings.
What usually follows is a period of wandering, some scattered reading, and a cup of coffee.
Q: What does Bombarda mean to you?
A: Bombarda embodies the living idea of community, in its broadest and deepest sense. It is a space of sharing, encounter and constant transformation, sustained by the diversity of its members and by an ethos of openness, hospitality and vitality.
For me, Bombarda has always been a place where projects and ideas take shape, where different forms of expression, ways of living and modes of creation meet and enter into dialogue.
Portfolio
Rossana Mendes Fonseca's artistic practice brings together photography, writing, curating and research, exploring the image as a territory of thought, memory and experimentation.
Translation into Portuguese of Virginia Woolf’s original English texts — Letter to a Young Poet, Street Haunting: A London Adventure, and Craftsmanship — accompanied by images created from black-and-white Polaroid emulsion lifts. August 2024.
Text on sketch paper, Polaroid emulsion lifts on watercolour paper, and oil-painted linen — objects from a biographical cartography, installed at Estúdio Aro from 28 June to 31 July 2024.
Artistic practice developed within the PhD in Contemporary Art at the College of Arts, University of Coimbra.
[trans]sombre, a series of four photographs created from a light choreography by Marta Cunha, featuring masks by Carmo Paulino and João Apolinário Mendes. Printed on photographic paper (70 × 100 cm) and exhibited at CRU Creative Hub from 21 March to 25 April 2015.
Cartographies of Deviations. Mapping Origins and Narratives — Group exhibition featuring works by Glorija Lizde, Izzy Benigno, Lana Stojićević, Stela Mikulin and Tanja Minarik, developed as the outcome of the Curatorial Residency at Culture Hub Croatia [PROSTOR], held from 4 August to 2 September 2024. The exhibition was on view from 28 August to 20 September 2024.
How to collaborate
Rossana Mendes Fonseca develops artistic, curatorial and editorial projects dedicated to photography, writing and visual culture. She undertakes photographic commissions, art direction, editorial projects, curatorship, residencies, workshops, teaching and consultancy in the fields of image and contemporary art.
She is available for artistic collaborations, research, cultural programming and interdisciplinary projects.
Between exhibitions, festivals, publishing projects and parallel initiatives such as Circus Records and Jazzego Records, André's career reflects a practice deeply rooted in experimentation and urban culture.
In a neighbourhood like Bombarda, where different creative languages intersect every day, his work has become a meeting point between artists, audiences and the city.
“There’s more to life than this.”
Q: Beyond Circus, we know you're involved in many other creative projects in Bombarda. Could you tell us a bit about your journey and how you balance all the different areas of your work?
A: In short, I juggle everything rather badly and by sleeping very little. Circus is undoubtedly my main project—right after my family (because being a father is a full-time role in itself)—and it's the one that takes up most of my time.
Q: How would you describe your curatorial process and the way you choose the artists you work with?
A: Every project has its own curatorial approach, shaped through an active process of discussion involving different collaborators. Specific briefs call for artists whose practice best fits the context and objectives. When the format is more open, our curatorial decisions are guided by a very simple principle: we choose what we genuinely believe is good—what captures our attention, resonates with us, and excites us at that particular moment.
Q: What are your main sources of inspiration and aesthetic references?
A: At the moment, I'm particularly inspired by the post-graffiti movement, which brings a new abstract dimension to mural art. I've also been very interested in the work of the Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, as well as the lookbooks of designer Salehe Bembury. That said, much of my inspiration still comes from the same places it always has: sneaker culture and album cover art. It's not unusual to find references to Wu-Tang Clan and other classics in the exhibitions we curate.
Q: What are some of the songs you've been listening to lately? And is there a book that has had a lasting impact on you?
A: Some of the tracks I've been listening to recently include:
Gaztween – Firewater ft. B. Ghost, Black Lavender, Minus & MRDolly;
Fiasco – Que Seja
Pedro Ricardo & Damián Botigué – Cerca de Mi
Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
John Coltrane – Favorite Things
A: A book that has had a lasting impact on me is Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.
Q: Which places in Bombarda would you recommend to someone wanting to discover the neighbourhood's creative scene?
A: I'd recommend Bicho, Época, Matéria Prima, Ó Cerâmica, Cruzes Canhoto, and Decomur.
Portfolio
Circus Network's practice spans a range of formats, including festivals, exhibitions, music publishing, and collaborative creative projects.
Fenda — International Public Art Festival A festival that fosters dialogue between artists, communities, and the urban environment. Curated by Circus Network, it brings together national and international artists to create murals, installations, and collaborative projects that transform the city's public space.
Dollar Dollar Bills Y’All — International Group Exhibition An exhibition bringing together 27 artists from around the world, each invited to transform the rare two-dollar bill into a unique work of art. Combining traditional artistic techniques with augmented reality, the project explores new possibilities for visual expression. Granito I — Jazzego Records (2022) The debut compilation released by Jazzego Records, bringing together musicians and producers from the contemporary jazz and electronic music scene. The album celebrates sonic experimentation and a collaborative approach to music-making.
How to Collaborate
Circus Network operates as a gallery, concept store, and creative agency, developing projects in curatorship, artist representation, publishing, event production, and independent music releases. The team is open to collaborations, exhibitions, artist residencies, and creative proposals.
Thuy Thiên: From Vietnam to Bombarda: A Journey Through Aroma
Between aromas that awaken memories and flavours that tell stories, there is a place in Bombarda where time slows down and the journey begins long before the first cup of tea is served.
Between Vietnam and Portugal, between the aroma of tea and the life of the neighbourhood, Thuy Thiên de Oliveira has created a space for connection in Bombarda. A place where cultures meet, stories are shared, and hospitality becomes a form of community. Over nearly two decades, Mùi Concept has helped enrich the cultural diversity of the area, showing that sometimes a simple cup of tea can bring entire worlds closer together.
Located on Rua D. Manuel II, in Porto’s creative quarter, MÙI Concept reveals itself as a meeting place between cultures, traditions and ways of life.
“There is always a symbiosis between Portuguese and Vietnamese culture through tea; by promoting tea and herbal infusions, we also promote sustainability, the preservation of camellias and our health.”
Q: Thuy Thiên, how long have you been in Portugal? What brought you here?** A: I arrived in Portugal at the end of 1987 to teach English and French at the French Lycée, now the International French School of Porto.
A friend of ours — mine and my husband's — owned the first tea shop in Lisbon. We used to do many things together, including visiting tea plantations and travelling. The last trip we took together was to a tea plantation in Vietnam, around 2004. It was this friend, who sadly passed away, who encouraged me to open a tea shop because I knew tea and Vietnamese tea culture very well.
Q: Why Porto? Was it simply chance or an opportunity? A: I opened the shop around 20 years ago, in 2005, but at that time I wasn't selling directly to the public. I didn't know the market very well and I think it was still quite timid. It was a very slow beginning, and only in the last two years have I noticed that more and more young people are discovering Mùi Concept.
Q: How do you feel Bombarda has embraced this Vietnamese project? What are the main challenges you remember? A: I was the one who chose Bombarda, and Mùi was based in the Bombarda Shopping Centre for ten years. In May 2022, we found our current space on Rua D. Manuel II. I was drawn to it because of its natural light and generous space, which allows us to serve tea outdoors when the weather is good. Over the years, we have also organised activities that bring people into the space. We have welcomed Erasmus students from the Faculty of Medicine and had the opportunity to give talks about tea and its medicinal properties. During the warmer months, we have hosted groups of young people from all over the world outside the shop.
Inspiration
Q: What is the importance of tea in Vietnamese culture? And what is the difference between tea and herbal infusions? A: Tea has always been present in Vietnam, as it is an integral part of the country’s culture and history. Whenever there is a piece of land available for cultivation, it is common to plant tea. Tea is traditionally prepared in the morning and, whenever someone visits my parents’ or grandparents’ home in Vietnam, it is customary to ask whether they would like some tea. That is how we welcome people. As for the difference between tea and herbal infusions, the latter do not come from the tea plant, *Camellia sinensis*. Infusions made from herbs such as horsetail or lemongrass are considered herbal teas because they are not derived from *Camellia sinensis*. Unlike tea, herbal infusions are naturally caffeine-free, while true tea comes from the tea plant and naturally contains caffeine.
“‘Mùi’, which means perfume, fragrance and coriander in Vietnamese, is reflected in the experience of every visitor through the natural aroma that welcomes them the moment they enter the shop."
Q: What inspired you to create Mùi Concept and what is the idea behind the project? A: I have always loved tea and I have always felt that tea deserves greater recognition in Portugal, where coffee is much more deeply rooted in everyday culture. In many cafés, the quality of tea available is still very poor, and that was something that genuinely surprised me. My mission has been to introduce people to some of the world's finest teas and to encourage a greater appreciation for tea and herbal infusions.
At Mùi Concept, tea is at the centre of everything, but it is also accompanied by the objects, rituals and traditions that surround it. Tea has its own accessories and ceremonies, from formal tea rituals to more convivial moments of sharing. Because there were very few refined Asian products available in Portugal, and most of what could be found was rather kitsch, I decided to bring something different to the city. Through the products we offer, we want to showcase some of the most beautiful aspects of Asian culture and craftsmanship.
The name "Mùi", which means perfume, fragrance and coriander in Vietnamese, reflects the experience we hope to create. The natural aroma that welcomes visitors as soon as they enter the shop comes from the teas themselves and helps create a strong and authentic sensory identity.
Q: How do you develop and select the teas available at Mùi Concept? A: I create my own tea blends and I am always the first person to taste them. I enjoy discovering new flavours and combinations, and then I listen carefully to my customers' feedback. Even when I do not have the exact tea someone is looking for, I always try to recommend something similar. It is often an opportunity for people to discover new flavours and explore teas they may never have considered before.
A Bridge Between Portugal and Vietnam
Q: How do you build connections between Vietnamese and Portuguese culture through your work? A: I am the president and co-founder of the first Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association. Our mission is to promote and share the cultures of both countries in their many different forms.
My husband and I love travelling and we have been invited to take part in an International Gastronomy Festival in Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, where we introduced Portuguese products such as ham, cheese and wine. I have also organised conferences in partnership with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. This is how I share Vietnamese culture in Portugal and bring Portuguese flavours to Vietnam. When I organise seminars about tea, I include a short documentary about Vietnam and invite Vietnamese filmmakers and poets to participate. I am also a member of the Portuguese Camellia Association and, because camellias are so important in Vietnam, we try to create connections between producers and enthusiasts from both countries.
There is always a symbiosis between Portuguese and Vietnamese culture through tea. By promoting tea and herbal infusions, we also promote sustainability, the preservation of camellias and our health.
One example of this cultural exchange is Golden Camellia, an innovative creation made from golden camellia flowers from Vietnam. Rich in vitamins and naturally caffeine-free, it reflects the meeting point between tradition, wellbeing and cultural heritage.
Q: Are there any projects or collaborations you would like to develop in the future? A: I am often invited to create tea menus for hotels and spas, including Six Senses Douro Valley. Among my clients are institutions such as the Orient Museum, Casa Baltazar and Confeitaria Nacional in Lisbon.
More recently, I was invited to develop a Tea House concept for Fundação Casa de Mateus. We are always looking for new opportunities to share tea culture and create meaningful cultural exchanges through our work.
We have also taken part in initiatives within Bombarda, including *Afinidades na Cerâmica Contemporânea*, organised in the Quarteirão das Artes.
Bombarda, Community and the Future
Q: Does the community you have found in Bombarda play an important role in your life? A: I want to remain in Bombarda and I feel there is still room to strengthen the sense of community in the area. I try to play an active role in local life, although it is not always easy, particularly because Mùi Concept is located slightly outside Bombarda’s main streets, which can sometimes limit its visibility.
“I deeply believe in the spirit of community and in the idea that we cannot live or work alone.”
Q: What would you like to see improved in Bombarda? A: I would love to see more initiatives and events that help bring people together and further energise this part of the city.
Q: Is there a message you would like to share with those who visit Mùi Concept? A: The importance of belonging to a community. I deeply believe that we cannot live or work alone. Being part of Bombarda has always been important to me and, from the very beginning, I have tried to contribute to the vitality of the neighbourhood and to the creation of a more connected and vibrant community.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.mui-concept.pt Address: Rua D. Manuel II, 51 A, 4050-345 Porto, Portugal Telephone: +351 933 689 764 / +351 938 713 639 Email: mui.gourmet@gmail.com
O Bombarda Digital é mais do que um conjunto de ferramentas digitais. É um ecossistema construído com a comunidade, que liga o território físico ao digital - e que existe para reforçar a visibilidade e a presença online do comércio local.
Este guia podera ser lido do início ao fim ou ir diretamente à secção que mais interessa.
Índice
1 - O que é o Bombarda Digital 2 - O que o Bombarda Digital pode fazer pelo teu negócio 3 - As ferramentas do Bombarda Digital 4 - Como ativar as ferramentas 5 - FAQ 6 - Contactos
1. O que é o Bombarda Digital
1.1 Sobre o projeto O Bombarda Digital é a extensão digital do bairro comercial criativo de Bombarda. Lançado em 2023, com financiamento do PRR, integra o programa Bairros Comerciais Digitais e é liderado pelo Município do Porto, em parceria com a Porto Digital, a Associação Quarteirão Criativo e a AHRESP. O portal principal do projeto é bombarda.pt
1.2 Território O projeto abrange atualmente as seguintes ruas: Rua Miguel Bombarda · Rua do Rosário · Rua do Breiner · Rua da Boa Nova · Rua Adolfo Casais Monteiro · Rua D. Manuel II · Rua da Maternidade · Largo da Maternidade
1.3 Três eixos de intervenção O Bombarda Digital desenvolve-se em três áreas principais, que ligam o território físico ao digital e reforçam a inovação, a sustentabilidade e a atratividade do bairro. Eixo 01 — Ferramentas digitais, conteúdos e comunicação: plataformas, conteúdos e experiências online para reforçar a presença digital do bairro e dos seus negócios. Eixo 02 — Intervenção no espaço público: novas infraestruturas e soluções digitais instaladas nas ruas do bairro. Eixo 03 — Envolvimento e capacitação: apoio, formação e comunidade para os comerciantes locais.
2. O que o Bombarda Digital pode fazer pelo teu negócio
Com o Bombarda Digital podes:
Tornar o teu negócio mais visível
Promover produtos online
Comunicar mais e/ou melhor o teu espaço
Participar em eventos e programação
Atrair novos públicos
Integrar experiências digitais
Ter acesso a novos conteúdos digitais
3. As ferramentas do Bombarda Digital
3.1 Eixo 01 - Ferramentas digitais, conteúdos, comunicação e identidade
Portal - bombarda.pt - A principal morada digital do bairro. É aqui que visitantes, clientes e comunidade descobrem os espaços, consultam eventos e conhecem as histórias do território - através de artigos, vídeos, entrevistas e podcasts. Onde poderás encontrar:
- Diretório de Lojas / Shop in Porto Plataforma para registar o teu estabelecimento, garantido visibilidade automática no portal da cidade (Shop in Porto) e no portal bombarda.pt. - Agenda de Eventos / Agenda Porto Plataforma para submeter os eventos do teu espaço. Ao submeter, o evento aparece automaticamente na Agenda da cidade (Agenda Porto) e no portal bombarda.pt. - Descobrir espaços do bairro - Menu “Espaços” - Explorar produtos e lojas - Menu “Loja Online” - Consultar eventos e programação - Menu “Atividades” - Explorar percursos e roteiros - Menu “Roteiros” - Conhecer histórias e pessoas através de entrevistas, artigos, vídeos e podcasts - Menu “Artigos e Histórias”
Marketplace (shop.bombarda.pt) - A montra online dos produtos do bairro. Permite promover os teus produtos, aumentar a visibilidade do negócio e contactar directamente com clientes. Os produtos podem ser apresentados em fotografia 2D e 360º.
App Bombarda - A aplicação do bairro, que percorre o território com experiências de realidade aumentada. Podes integrar o teu espaço, através da tua montra.
Conteúdos produzidos para o teu negócio - No âmbito do projeto, foram produzidos conteúdos com curadoria dedicada, tanto digitais como físicos:
- Conteúdos digitais: fotografias do espaço, do produto e de retrato; fotografias 360º; vídeos; entrevistas; podcasts. - Conteúdos físicos (para a tua montra): elementos identitários — "Estabelecimento aderente ao Bombarda Digital"; trackers de realidade aumentada — para ativar experiências digitais na montra
Comunicação - Durante o projeto, os espaços aderentes têm promoção nos canais digitais do Bombarda: redes sociais e portal.
Identidade visual - O logotipo e a identidade visual de Bombarda foram desenvolvidos a partir de um plano de marketing e comunicação, com inspiração na própria identidade do território. Esta identidade está presente no portal, no marketplace, na App e em todos os elementos físicos e digitais do projeto, criando coesão visual em todo o bairro.
3.2 Eixo 02 — Intervenção no espaço público
Wi-Fi gratuito (Porto FREE WIFI) - Rede de acesso livre em vários pontos do bairro, disponível para comerciantes e visitantes.
Pórticos - Seis estruturas multifunções instaladas em locais estratégicos do território. Munidos de kits de elementos para adaptação da sua funcionalidade, permitem reforçar a identidade artística do bairro, destacar eventos e integrar experiências digitais. Brevemente disponíveis.
Realidade Aumentada (RA) - Experiências digitais acessíveis através da App Bombarda - no espaço público, nas montras e nos pórticos. Brevemente disponíveis.
Quiosques digitais - Dois pontos com ecrã interativo no espaço público onde os visitantes podem explorar lojas, consultar eventos, aceder a informação do bairro e utilizar os cacifos. O quiosque da Rua Miguel Bombarda já está disponível, o do Carregal, estará brevemente disponível.
Kits de análise de tráfego - Dispositivos que medem fluxos de pessoas e veículos no bairro, para melhor compreender e planear o território. Não recolhem dados pessoais nem imagens. Brevemente disponíveis.
Cacifos (lockers) - Módulos para depósito e recolha de encomendas, que permitem o levantamento fora do horário da loja. Brevemente disponíveis.
3.3 Eixo 03 — Envolvimento e capacitação do comércio local Este eixo centra-se no apoio à comunidade comercial, promovendo a participação ativa dos comerciantes na construção do bairro digital.
Sessões de capacitação - Workshops e laboratórios em áreas como sustentabilidade, ferramentas digitais, inovação e comunicação.
Apoio individual e coletivo - Acompanhamento personalizado na utilização das ferramentas do Bombarda Digital.
Sessões de comunidade - Encontros de partilha, auscultação e ideação entre comerciantes, parceiros e comunidade local.
Eventos e experimentação - Iniciativas como a Pop Up do Futuro, que ativam o território com novas experiências culturais, digitais e comerciais.
Curadoria e mediação - Ligação contínua entre comerciantes, comunidade, parceiros e ferramentas do projeto.
👉 O Bombarda Digital nasceu da comunidade e, ao longo da sua implementação, trouxe essa mesma comunidade para momentos-chave de auscultação, ideação e avaliação.
4. Como ativar as ferramentas do Bombarda Digital
Para beneficiarem do ecossistema Bombarda Digital, existem dois níveis de ativação e diferentes formas de aceder aos conteúdos.
4.1 Ativação principal
O primeiro passo é o registo na Shop in Porto:
👉 Inscreve-te neste link e assinala que pertences ao Bairro Comercial Digital Bombarda. ✔️ Se já estás inscrito na Shop in Porto, envia um email para shopinporto@cm-porto.pt a equipa enviará um formulário específico do Bombarda Digital para completares a tua adesão.
Com esta ativação, terás acesso a: - Presença automática no Portal bombarda.pt - Presença automática nos Quiosques digitais do bairro - Conteúdos digitais de fotografia do teu espaço - Possível integração em conteúdos como produtos, vídeos, podcasts e entrevistas - Possível integração em eventos do território (como a Pop Up do Futuro) - Identidade visual - elementos físicos para a montra - Comunicação - redes sociais e portal - Sessões de comunidade
O que é a Shop in Porto? É a plataforma digital do Município do Porto onde os negócios da cidade se registam para serem promovidos. Sabe mais neste link.
Agenda de Eventos / Agenda Porto → Submissão de eventos neste link - aparece automaticamente no portal, se inserires a tua morada de Bombarda
App Bombarda → 👉 Brevemente disponível
Cacifos → 👉 Brevemente disponível
4.3 Acesso a conteúdos, comunicação e identidade visual
Conteúdos digitais - Os conteúdos estarão organizados em pastas individuais por negócio e receberás o acesso por email. Se não recebeste, contacta: bombardadigital@bombarda.pt Podes também acompanhar ao longo do tempo as publicações de conteúdos no portal bombarda.pt e nas redes sociais.
Conteúdos físicos - Os elementos identitários para montras serão entregues pela equipa, brevemente, em visita aos espaços aderentes.
Comunicação - Podes partilhar os conteúdos do Bombarda Digital nos teus próprios canais - fotografias, vídeos e entrevistas enviados por email, ou através de repost do Instagram do projeto. 👉 Legenda / Créditos: “O [nome do teu espaço] está no Bombarda Digital, projeto financiado pelo PRR #BombardaDigital #construirofuturo”
Identidade visual / elementos físicos - Os adesivos identitários do Bombarda Digital, serão entregues pela equipa, brevemente, em visita aos espaços aderentes. São fáceis de aplicar e remover das montras e contribuem para a coesão visual do território.
4.4 Apoio e comunidade
Podes agendar sessões de apoio individuais ou em grupo através do email bombardadigital@bombarda.pt
Podes também participar nas sessões de comunidade, contribuir com ideias e inscrever-te nas sessões de capacitação sobre sustentabilidade, ferramentas digitais e muito mais
👉 Mantém-te atento ao portal e ao Instagram para todas as novidades.
5. FAQ
Consulta a lista de perguntas e respostas rápidas sobre as ferramentas do projeto neste link.
6. Contactos
Email - bombardadigital@bombarda.pt
O Bombarda Digital é uma extensão digital do bairro — construída com a comunidade. Quanto mais ativares e utilizares estas ferramentas, mais visível, relevante e integrado estará o teu negócio no território.
O Bombarda Digital é um projeto financiado pelo PRR #ConstruiroFuturo, liderado pelo Município do Porto, em parceria com a Porto Digital, a Associação Quarteirão Criativo e a AHRESP.
At Frida, it’s not just about having dinner. It’s about stepping into a home where food is memory, celebration, and identity. A place where Mexican tradition is lived with authenticity, but also with emotion — and where Bombarda emerges as the natural setting for this story.
“There is a commitment to ensuring that each dish has its own beauty and is, in itself, an artistic creation.”
From a first meeting to building a life together
Q: Your first connection happened while you were Erasmus students in Poland. When you met, did you ever imagine you would one day be cooking together… in Porto, in Bombarda?
João: Not at all. We met while studying — I was in Economics and Sol in Engineering — and our plans were simply to pursue careers in those fields. Cooking together, let alone opening a restaurant in Porto, wasn’t part of our plans at the time.
Q: Reuniting in Mexico changed the course of your lives. What shifted when you decided to build a life there together?
João: It was in Mexico that everything started to take shape. Sol moved शहर to be with me and enrolled in a Mexican cooking course at a very well-regarded school. That’s when she developed a real passion for cooking — and when we first started talking about the possibility of one day opening a Mexican restaurant in Portugal.
Q: After four years in Mexico, you set off on an 18-month journey across Latin America. What were the most memorable moments from that experience?
João: It’s hard to choose. We travelled through 17 countries and something memorable happened almost every day. But what stayed with us the most were the people — like a family in Quito who welcomed us into their home for a month without asking for anything in return.
Sol: There were also difficult moments — we lost the brakes more than once, faced extreme heat and cold, and dealt with constant breakdowns. But all of that taught us a lot.
João: We lived with the bare essentials — sometimes with just 20 litres of water for everything. That simplicity made us realise how little you actually need to be happy.
Q: How did that experience contribute to the idea of opening a restaurant?
João: During the trip, we stayed with several chefs in Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil, which was incredibly important for us. We knew Mexican cuisine, but we had no experience working in or managing a restaurant. That’s when we began to better understand that world.
From travels to Frida in Bombarda
Q: What were the key ingredients that shaped the concept of the restaurant?
João: Many of our dishes carry history — some are pre-Hispanic, others are tied to Mexico’s history. And we feel it’s part of our role to explain that.
Sol: We want people to feel like they’re travelling, not just eating. That, for a moment, they are in Mexico.
“When we saw the space in Bombarda, we immediately felt it was the right place for the Frida restaurant. The connection to art was decisive.”
João: In Mexican culture, food is present in every moment of life. It’s something deeply rooted in identity — and that’s reflected in what we do.
Q: What led you to choose Bombarda to open Frida?
João: When we arrived in Porto, Bombarda was one of the first areas we looked at. We already had the name “Frida,” and the neighbourhood perfectly matched what we had in mind. When we saw the space, we immediately felt it was the right one. The connection to art was decisive.
Q: How do you feel Bombarda connects with the spirit of the restaurant?
João: We expect each dish to be a work of art — even if it’s ephemeral. And that artistic dimension connects very naturally with the neighbourhood. After more than 10 years, a natural relationship has formed: those who visit Frida recognise the Arts District, and those who explore the neighbourhood know that Frida is part of it.
Q: In what way does the neighbourhood influence your relationship with your customers?
João: At first, we thought our audience would mainly be Portuguese, but today we receive many visitors from abroad — the Netherlands, the United States, France, England…
Sol: Very special relationships are created. Some customers leave drawings, handmade pieces, memories. Some even become friends.
João: And we’re receiving more and more Mexican customers — which is very important to us. Being able to surprise them with authentic dishes is a great recognition.
A business with a Mexican identity
Q: What challenges did you face when opening a restaurant so closely tied to Mexican culture in Portugal?
Sol: In the beginning, there were no suppliers for many of the ingredients we needed — not in Portugal, and not easily across Europe either.
João: And building a team wasn’t easy either. Even a highly skilled Portuguese chef may not be familiar with Mexican cuisine, so it requires openness and willingness to learn.
Q: What do you aim to convey through the dishes you serve?
Sol: The pride and passion we feel for Mexican culture. Each dish carries identity, history, and emotion.
João: We want to show the many dimensions of Mexican cuisine — from street food to family meals, from historical dishes to more contemporary ones. And we want people to feel like coming back.
Q: How do you build a family-like atmosphere within the restaurant?
João: We are demanding, but we try to build a relationship of trust with the team.
Sol: We listen to ideas, we involve everyone. We want them to feel part of the house.
Q: What does Frida Kahlo represent for your project?
João: The name came from our journey — from our Kombi Amália-Frida. It represents the connection between Portugal and Mexico. Frida Kahlo is an iconic figure of Mexican culture, so it made perfect sense for the restaurant.
Growing without losing identity
Q: How do you keep the spirit of discovery and authenticity alive?
João: It’s not easy — there are limitations when it comes to ingredients and costs. But we keep adapting the menu, creating new dishes, and exploring new possibilities.
Q: What future do you imagine for Frida?
João: We want to preserve what we have. Growth can sometimes mean losing identity — and that’s something we don’t want.
The focus is to continue with quality, authenticity, and dedication.
At Frida, Sol and João continue to travel — not along roads, but through the flavours they bring to each dish. A story that began far away, but found in Bombarda the place where it continues to be written every day — whenever someone sits at the table.
Contacts
Address: Rua Adolfo Casais Monteiro, 135, Porto Opening hours: Lunch: 12:30pm – 3:00pm | Dinner: 7:00pm – 12:00am Website: Frida – Bienvenidos a su casa Phone: +351 22 606 22 86 Email: info@cocinamestiza.pt
