Archive for the 'Eating & drinking' Category
Free wine tasting: a very pleasant and interesting way to start the night in Lisbon and to learn more about history and culture of Portuguese wines! Maria João Menezes – ViniPortugal Managing Director Lisbon ViniPortugal in Lisbon is located in the Ministry of Agriculture premises in Terreiro do Paço (Praça do Comerçio), one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon. [...]
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March 4th, 2011 | Posted in Baixa, Culture, Eating & drinking, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Praça do Comércio, Tourist information, Wine | 2 Comments
Suckling pig has been a delicacy since ancient times. In many European countries it’s a traditional Christmas entrée; the dish is usually reserved for special occasions. Traditionally it is roasted. A real speciality in Portugal, known as leitão assado a lenha. Suckling pig is a young pig that has only fed on its mother’s milk. The piglets are [...]
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May 16th, 2009 | Posted in Eating & drinking, Food, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Praça da Figueira, Traditions | No Comments
This traditional teahouse opened in 1829 by Baltazar Ruiz Castanheiro, when Portugal was divided by the liberal struggles. It still remains in the hands of the same family today and has won recognition in various international exhibitions both for its traditional Portuguese cakes and pastries, and for its creative innovation over the years. Very creative, very sweet, [...]
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April 9th, 2009 | Posted in Coffee culture/tea, Eating & drinking, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Praça da Figueira, Walking around | No Comments
If you like visit one museum during your stay in Lisbon make it the Gulbenkian. It’s the collection of the Armenian oil billionaire who made Lisbon his home. It covers everything from Egyptian to 20th Century art. Tea and lunchroom Versailles After visiting the Gulbekian Museum, a must-do is to go to the nearby and wonderful old [...]
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January 25th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, cafe, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Gulbenkian Museum, History, Lisbon city center, Museum, Places to go, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Tourist information, Walking around | 2 Comments
The Praça da Figueira (Square of the Fig Tree) is a large square in the centre of Lisbon. Around 1885, a large covered market of 8,000 m² was built. This market existed until 1949, when it was demolished. Since then the square has been an open space, with four-storey buildings, occupied by hotels, cafés/small restaurants [...]
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January 24th, 2009 | Posted in Eating & drinking, Lisbon city center, Praça da Figueira, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Shopping, Sightseeing, Tourist information, Walking around | 9 Comments
Quality food and great wine are a passion for Portuguese people. In case you also fall in love with it, visit ‘Meio da Praça’ . This shop just moved to Rua da Prata, nº 78, Lisbon. You can pull a chair and take your time to discover old Lusitânia products at reasonable prices like the [...]
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January 10th, 2009 | Posted in Baixa, Eating & drinking, Eco-shopping Lisbon, Food, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Luxury food shops, Olive oil, Shopping, Souvenirs, Wine | 1 Comment
The unmistakable smell of roasted chestnuts (castanhas assadas) is announcing autumn’ s arrival in Portugal. ‘Quentes e boas’! ‘(Get’ em hot!). This cry goes out on the Lisbon streets. ‘Hot and good, a dozen for € 2“. Much to the chagrin of many, the traditional paper cone made out of the Yellow Papers has been replaced by [...]
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December 26th, 2008 | Posted in Baixa, Baixa Chiado, Christmas & New Year, Eating & drinking, Lisbon city center, Rossio, Tourist information, Traditions, Walking around | 1 Comment
Aldeio do Meco is a small rural village, about 1 km away from the fabulous and famous sandy Meco beaches, ca. 40 km from Lisbon. In Meco village you can find a few trendy bars and a number of restaurants offering the best local gastronomy, in particular seafood and fish dishes, but in case you love [...]
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November 7th, 2008 | Posted in Beaches around Lisbon, Eating & drinking, Meco nudist beach, Meco Restaurant, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Seafood, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants, Tourist information, Wine | No Comments
Close to the famous Rossio Square, just off Largo de São Domingos, you will notice a lively street called Rua Barros Queiróz, where the locals as well as the tourists meet. Largo de São Domingos: ‘Lisbon, City of Tolerance’. What you’ll find here is a real Portuguese atmosphere: a variety of little shops, a typical [...]
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October 21st, 2008 | Posted in Azulejos, cafe, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Food, Ginjinha cafe, Lisbon city center, Luxury food shops, Rossio, Shopping, Tourist information, Walking around | 1 Comment
Restaurant ‘A Tasquinha’ (Little Tavern) is located in a beautiful neighborhood in the historic district of Lisbon just down the hill from Castelo de São Jorge. The taverns are the most typical and traditional restaurants in Portugal: tasty appetisers, irresistible cheeses, olives, salt cod rissoles with red pepper rice, sardines, fried lamb chops, bean stew, beef with [...]
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October 7th, 2008 | Posted in Bars, Castelo Sao Jorge, Eating & drinking, fado, Lisbon Historical Center, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap) | 3 Comments
