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Cafeína – Cosmopolitan Cuisine in Foz of Porto

Cafeína – Cosmopolitan Cuisine in Foz of Porto

By | March 1, 2012 at 1:16 pm | No comments

Recently in a meeting in Porto, we asked our colleague, a prominent businessman, which is the best restaurant in the city. He said, “there are many, but Cafeína is my favorite.” Back at the hotel, we asked the attendent at the front desk if she had heard of Cafeína. She...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Quarenta e 4 – Pedro Nunes Prepares Portuguese Fusion….and Sushi

Quarenta e 4 – Pedro Nunes Prepares Portuguese Fusion….and Sushi

By | July 13, 2011 at 9:22 pm | No comments

Your first impression of Quarenta e 4 will certainly be its grand space. The building was originally a warehouse; so much of its vastness still exists. But that’s where similarities end. The space is now beautifully-appointed with modern décor and dramatic...

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