Dining

Vila Joya – Nirvana for All Your Senses

Vila Joya – Nirvana for All Your Senses

By | August 16, 2010 at 7:51 am | One comment

Vila Joya is truly a heaven on earth.  Yes, it is an amazing beach-front boutique hotel.  Yet, this hotel experience allows you to please your palate at a world-renowned Michelin 2-Star restaurant, and pamper your soul at the Joy Jung holistic spa.   And, you might also want...

Posted in: Algarve, Algarve, Dining, Hotels

G-Spot Gastronomia – Titillating Taste in Sintra

G-Spot Gastronomia – Titillating Taste in Sintra

By | August 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm | No comments

[caption id="attachment_932" align="alignright" width="296" caption="Village of Sintra"][/caption] Sintra is arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Portugal.  In fact, the Portuguese monarchy used to vacation in the hilly village with views to the sea.  Today, the...

Posted in: Dining, Lisbon

Caniço Restaurant – Breathtaking Views by Day, Beach Party at Night

Caniço Restaurant – Breathtaking Views by Day, Beach Party at Night

By | August 15, 2010 at 10:49 am | No comments

Caniço is not a secret, but you really will have had to hear about it to know it.  The restaurant does very little advertising.  They don’t need to.  It is very popular with the Portuguese who come here for the great food, party atmosphere, but primarily, its spectacular...

Posted in: Algarve, Algarve, Dining, Night Life

Pap’Açorda – Consistently Good.  Consistently Cool.

Pap’Açorda – Consistently Good. Consistently Cool.

By | August 9, 2010 at 10:25 pm | One comment

Pap’Açorda opened it’s doors in 1981 and quickly became the fashionable place for traditional Portuguese food in Lisbon.  Still today, the restaurant is a favorite among locals and attracts a high-profile crowd.  Located in the trendy neighborhood of Bairro Alto,...

Posted in: Dining, Lisbon

Bica do Sapato – Three Trendy Restaurants Under One Roof in Lisbon

Bica do Sapato – Three Trendy Restaurants Under One Roof in Lisbon

By | August 8, 2010 at 6:07 pm | No comments

Bica do Sapato (Portuguese for High Heel) is a unique restaurant that was fashionable when it first opened over 10 years ago, and remains very trendy today.  It is a must go for those that loves great food, cool ambience and interesting people-watching.  Actors John Malkovich...

Posted in: Dining, Lisbon

Restaurante Veneza – Authentic Algarvian Cuisine

Restaurante Veneza – Authentic Algarvian Cuisine

By | August 6, 2010 at 2:06 pm | One comment

[caption id="attachment_567" align="alignleft" width="359" caption="Wine Celler Dining"][/caption] Hungry for a good Portuguese meal?  Well, you have your choice of two or three different restaurants down every calçada street.  Now, are you hungry for really good,...

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