By Victor B | April 10, 2013 at 5:24 pm | No comments
There can never be enough good sushi restaurants. In the Algarve, good sushi is a rarity, with only a few reputable spots spread out across the region. So, we are happy to learn about a new Japanese restaurant that not only serves delicious sushi, but also delivers a delightful...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Gregorio | March 7, 2013 at 11:57 am | No comments
The clever product development and marketing team at Portuguese company Renova have already created the sexiest toilet paper on Earth. The fabulous array of colored tissue certainly makes a statement in any bathroom whether it’s a studio apartment or palatial estate! And now,...
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By Gregorio | October 2, 2012 at 11:46 am | No comments
It’s kind of a cool contemporary cave, where local hipsters drink traditional cocktails from Madeira. It’s É Prá Poncha. This unique hangout on Porto’s popular Rua Galeria de Paris is a design devotee’s dream, a drink lover’s delight and a party person’s...
Posted in: Night Life, Porto
By Gregorio | January 11, 2012 at 2:49 am | No comments
You can never accuse our friends at Boca do Lobo of being shy. In fact, the Portuguese furniture design company is on their way to Paris to make yet another significant impact on the world of home design. At home fashion showcase Maison & Object, Boca do Lobo will premier...
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By Victor B | December 10, 2011 at 10:09 am | No comments
Our friends at Delightfull, a sister company of amazing furniture company Boca do Lobo, are at it again. They’ve created a beautiful new, contemporary lamp ideally suited for many different styles of interior design. Yet, take another look. Does this lamp remind you of anyone?...
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By Gregorio | September 14, 2011 at 6:41 pm | No comments
Contemporary artist Pedro Valdez Cardoso has a unique way of expressing himself. With everyday consumer products for materials, he blends classical styles of art and design, with iconography of folk and tribal art. The result is a breadth of work that has been embraced by the...
Posted in: Culture, Porto