Browsing Month February, 2011

Herman Jose – Consummate Comedian & Cool Guy

Herman Jose – Consummate Comedian & Cool Guy

By | February 26, 2011 at 1:37 pm | No comments

  If you’ve spent any time at all in Portugal, you’ve encountered Herman José. For the last four decades, Herman has entertained Portuguese populations around the world through television, film, radio, publishing and live shows. He has written cookbooks and recorded...

Posted in: Confidentially Speaking

Lift Club Lisbon – Cool People, Cocktails & Incredible Views

Lift Club Lisbon – Cool People, Cocktails & Incredible Views

By | February 24, 2011 at 7:24 pm | No comments

There are many great nightclubs and bars in Lisbon with spectacular views of the city.  We can add the new Lift Bar Santa Justa to this esteemed list.  By day, the space is occupied by Bellalisa Pizzaria.  However at midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the space...

Posted in: Lisbon, Night Life

Toni Grilo – Modern Design in Polished Steel, Silver Cutlery & Cork

Toni Grilo – Modern Design in Polished Steel, Silver Cutlery & Cork

By | February 20, 2011 at 11:31 am | One comment

Contemporary design from talented Portuguese designers stood front and center at the recent Maison et Objet interior design show in Paris.  And certainly one of the shining stars of this show was Lisbon’s-own Toni Grilo.  [caption id="attachment_3319" align="aligncenter"...

Posted in: Cool Things

FantasPorto 2011 – Fantasy Film Festival – 21 February to 6 March

FantasPorto 2011 – Fantasy Film Festival – 21 February to 6 March

By | February 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm | No comments

UPDATE - Fantasporto 2011 Awards were given at a closing ceremony on 6 March.  The winners are below in blue:  --------------------------------------------------- Mutants, zombies, serial killers and monsters are coming to Porto.  Oh, so are Academy-award winning actors and...

Posted in: Events, Porto

Agua na Boca – Cupcake Fun in Vilamoura

Agua na Boca – Cupcake Fun in Vilamoura

By | February 13, 2011 at 4:17 pm | No comments

Want some down-right, genuinely delicious fun in the Algarve?  Água na Boca has opened its doors in the Vilamoura marina and your taste buds will never be the same.  In Portuguese, água na boca is an expression for “mouth watering” and this shop lives up to its...

Posted in: Cool Things

MODALisboa – Autumn/Winter 2012 – 10-13 March 2011

MODALisboa – Autumn/Winter 2012 – 10-13 March 2011

By | February 11, 2011 at 12:50 pm | No comments

Attention fashionistas!  Autumn and Winter 2012 designs are soon to be on display as Lisbon Fashion Week once again swings into action 10-13 of March 2011.  Also known as MODALisboa, this year’s events will be held in two locations:  the Pátio da Gale; and MUDE, the Museum...

Posted in: MODALISBOA

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