"Tascas are for sustenance, not for opulence," said food historian André Magalhães, emphasizing their role as humble, affordable eateries essential to working-class communities.
Magalhães explained that after the 1755 earthquake, laborers opened shops selling wine and one-pot dishes, marking the birth of the tasca.
He stated, "Any person who needed to count his pennies would go to a tasca," highlighting their significance in providing affordable meals.
Despite a decline in numbers due to changing tastes and economic pressures, a new generation is reviving tascas, valuing their role in Portuguese culture.
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