The people of Porto were once called tripeiros to indicate their preference for, or tolerance of, tripe and lesser orders of meat.
For those sharing dishes, one or two appetizers and two or three orders of meat for the grill per person seemed to cover the territory.
Extra-hungry diners seeking a good value should go for the Ultimate Combo ($39.95), which includes three full orders of meat and four large sides -- a feast that will easily feed a family of five.
It ensured its supply by ordering cuts of meat that were not in relatively high demand and by committing in advance to buy a year's worth, said Dan Fogarty, its executive vice president for marketing.
"I think you would come from Southern California and you'd order all kinds of meats; a meat aficionado," Armisen, who plays Fred on the series, suggested.
Some butchers may be able to special-order certain types of meats.
For 75 cents, you get a breakfast of one roti and a small cup of curry; a large curry plate with two breads is around $2. On Phra Athit between Coffee and More and Roti Mataba, a handful of vendors serve noodle soups made to order from an array of meats and vegetables and spices.
You can order one type of meat or different combinations thereof.
In plainer English: An industrial buyer would rather order a hunk of meat than cooked hamburger patties.
"It used to be that these sorts of meats were only ordered in restaurants.
