Check It Out
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The Best Pão de Ló in the Universe!
January 25 2012, at 21:29 PM, No Comments
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Guimarães – European Capital of Culture 2012
January 24 2012, at 16:48 PM, No Comments
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Gucci – New Flagship Store on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon
January 23 2012, at 12:21 PM, No Comments
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Gerardo Burmester: 2011 Some Works Revisited, through 3 March 2012
January 20 2012, at 17:43 PM, No Comments
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Pitada de Mar – Seaside Tavern Becomes Stylish Restuarant in Matosinhos
January 19 2012, at 16:51 PM, No Comments
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Casa dos Guindais – Modern Guesthouse, Traditional Comfort, near Porto Center
January 15 2012, at 13:51 PM, No Comments
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National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon
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Dining
Pitada de Mar – Seaside Tavern Becomes Stylish Restuarant in Matosinhos
Foodies in northern Portugal will be elated to learn about Pitada de Mar, the new modern fish restaurant on Rua Heróis de França in Matosinhos. Well-known local restaurateur Jorge Polónia has transformed a traditional Portuguese tavern into a swank new space offering sophisticated seafood in this seaside community.
Night Life
Café Bar at Bairro Alto Hotel – Cool Café Any Time of Day in Lisbon
The Bairro Alto Hotel has to be ground zero for coolness in Lisbon. Sure, the hotel itself has a reputation a one of the best and trendiest hotels in the city. The rooftop terrace bar is constantly mentioned as the best view in the city. And now, the Café Bar inside the hotel has become one of the coolest hangout spots for a coffee, cocktail or light meal at any time of day.
Hotels
Casa dos Guindais – Modern Guesthouse, Traditional Comfort, near Porto Center
Casa dos Guindais is an 18th century family residence recently renovated by architects Sofia Marques de Aguiar and Ernesto Jimenes. On the outside, the refurbished traditional façade blends perfectly with other centuries old homes along a narrow calçada street. Yet, inside, guests are welcomed into the 21st century with beautifully crafted natural stone walls and contemporary minimalist décor.
Events
Guimarães – European Capital of Culture 2012
Festivities have begun in the northern Portuguese city of Guimarães in what is expected to be a massive celebration of the arts. For 2012, Guimarães is the European Capital of Culture. Throughout the year, a multitude of events in performance, music, visual arts, design and architecture are scheduled.
Cool Things
The Best Pão de Ló in the Universe!
Much has been said about O Melhor Bolo do Chocolate do Mundo (The Best Chocolate Cake in the World). But now, there’s a new cake finding its way into the hearts–and stomachs–of dessert lovers in Portugal. And, it comes with very grandiose name, and a claim: O Melhor Pão de Ló do Universo (The Best Pão de Ló in the Universe)!
Culture
Gerardo Burmester: 2011 Some Works Revisited, through 3 March 2012
Gerardo Burmester has become one of Portugal’s most significant contemporary artists. Burmesters most recent works are featured in a new exhibition 2011 Alguns Trabalhos Revisitados (”Some Works Revisited”). Galeria Fernando Santos hosts the exhibition running from 21 January to 3 March 2012.
