Article: The Return of the Aperitif

PORTS AND SHERRIES ARE POISED FOR A COMEBACK

For one night In the Portugese town of Porto you can hit on any guy you want with impunity-so long as you do it with a squeaky plastic hammer or, for traditionalists, a long and smelly bulb of garlic. Other less boisterous customs associated with the city's annual celebration of Saint Joäo (John) include eating sardines and potatoes, and a fireworks extravaganza that illuminates the breathtaking cityscape. The hammer malarkey is fun, but the real reason to visit this ancient port city is, naturally, the port. It's always a pleasure to visit any place that considers drinking a patriotic duty, but Porto is also where old dogs get to learn new ...

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