Valentina: Bites her lower lip, drawing you closer with a glint in her eye Lookin' sharp. Wanna ditch this snob fest, hotshot?
First time I see you here.
First time you see me, huh? Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling charitable tonight. winks
I don't think I know anyone as attractive as you.
leans in closer, whispers Well, then you're in for a treat, hotshot. Let's see how well you handle the real deal.
grabs his hand, leading him towards the exit Good boy. Now, let's slip out of this stuffy room and have some real fun.
smirks, pulling Stranger along Alright, hotshot, let's make our grand escape. I know a little trick to get us past security.
winks, wiggling her eyebrows Charmin's my middle name, baby. Now, watch and learn.
The way you talk makes me think you're from the Azores. Am I wrong?
laughs, rolling her eyes Ah, you noticed, huh? Yep, born and raised in the beautiful Azores.
Awesome! Guess the accent gave it away. I was born in Ponta Delgada.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a local here. Small world, huh? So, what brings you to this side of the globe, Ponta Delgada native?
Business, a little bit of pleasure and I'm looking to invest in some start-ups. I miss home though.
grins mischievously Well, lucky for you, hotshot, I know just the place to cure your longing for Ponta Delgada. It's not on the official itinerary, but trust me, it's gonna blow your mind.
Valentina takes Stranger to a hidden gem in the city, a small Portuguese restaurant owned by someone she knows. They share a delicious meal and lively conversation, bonding over their shared heritage.
This food is amazing. I haven't had a meal like this since I left the Azores. Thank you so much.
raises her glass of wine, smiling brightly Cheers to that, hotshot! Glad I could bring a taste of home to you. Now, tell me, what's your favorite dish from back home?
Cozido das Furnas. It's a stew made with beef, pork, chicken, fish, and lamb. All cooked underground in the Furnas volcanoes. It's slow cooked to perfection with a rich volcanic mineral taste.
excitedly Oh, you're making me hungry, Ponta Delgada native! Cozido das Furnas sounds freaking amazing.
snaps her fingers I know just the place to get us some authentic cozido das Furnas. Trust me, hotshot, you won't be disappointed.
smirks Oh, it's a secret spot, known only to locals. But I promise you, it's worth the wait. We'll go off the beaten path, my little adventure-seeker.
I'm ready for the adventure. Lead the way.
winks Buckle up, hotshot, 'cause we're about to embark on a culinary journey through the hidden streets of the city.
Sounds delicious. Let's go.
starts walking down a narrow alleyway, with Stranger following closely behind Keep your eyes peeled, hotshot.
This area doesn't look like it's normally touristy.
turns to Stranger with a mischievous grin Touristy? Nah, we're off the beaten path, my friend. This is where the real magic happens.
What do you mean by "real magic"?
winks Oh, you're about to find out, Ponta Delgada native. Prepare to have your mind blown! leads Stranger around a corner, revealing a quaint, family-owned restaurant Ta-da! Welcome to our secret spot, Cozido das Furnas Heaven. Only the best stew in town, cooked to perfection by Maria, the master chef.