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Pitada de Mar –  Seaside Tavern Becomes Stylish Restuarant in Matosinhos

Pitada de Mar – Seaside Tavern Becomes Stylish Restuarant in Matosinhos

By | January 19, 2012 at 4:59 pm | No comments

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...

Posted in: Dining, Porto

Zsa Zsa – Hungarian Kitchen in Porto

Zsa Zsa – Hungarian Kitchen in Porto

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:21 pm | No comments

Van egy új magyar étterem Porto! Huh?!?! Let’s try this: Há um novo restaurante húngaro em Porto! Or, even: There is a new Hungarian restaurant in Porto. It’s true. Lovers of goulash and Hungarian wine will be pleased to know about Zsa Zsa, on Rua de Santo Ildefonso in...

Posted in: Dining, Porto

Belcanto – The Highly-Anticipated Restaurant of José Avillez

Belcanto – The Highly-Anticipated Restaurant of José Avillez

By | January 8, 2012 at 11:23 am | No comments

Belcanto, the classic restaurant in Lisbon’s Chaido district, has been reborn. In the last 50 years, the space was a late night gathering place for artists and opera patrons who frequented the nearby St. Charles theatre. In the afternoons, Belcanto was a “gentleman’s...

Posted in: Dining, Lisbon

Shaker Restaurant & Bar – Shaking Up Nightlife in Porto

Shaker Restaurant & Bar – Shaking Up Nightlife in Porto

By | December 13, 2011 at 4:51 pm | No comments

Sure to shake up the nightlife scene in Porto is the new Shaker Restaurant and Bar in Foz do Douro. Shaker is a new project from Raquel & Batata Cerqueira Gomes. Anyone in the social scene in Porto knows that BCG are party and event promoters extraordinaire.   Previously...

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2012 Michelin Star Restaurants in Portugal

2012 Michelin Star Restaurants in Portugal

By | December 4, 2011 at 7:38 pm | No comments

Dining in Portugal is as diverse as Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá in Porto to Chicken Piri-Piri in the Algarve. From traditional pratos to haute cuisine, Portugal offers many exciting gastronomy experiences. 12 of the finest restaurants in Portugal have been honored with prestigious...

Posted in: Algarve, Dining, Lisbon, Porto

Assinatura – Henrique Mouro’s Signature on Modern Portuguese Cuisine

Assinatura – Henrique Mouro’s Signature on Modern Portuguese Cuisine

By | November 21, 2011 at 4:42 pm | No comments

A signature is typically required on a document, a legal agreement, or even a love letter, as proof that the message written is accurately represented and authorized by the signer. In Lisbon, Assinatura (Portuguese for “signature) is a sophisticated restaurant where Owner and...

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