By Gregorio | 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
By Gregorio | 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
By Gregorio | 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.
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Posted in: Cool Things
By Gregorio | 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:
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Mutants, zombies, serial killers and monsters are coming to Porto. Oh, so are Academy-award winning actors and...
Posted in: Events, Porto
By Gregorio | 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
By Gregorio | 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