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SÁLA by João Sá in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 21:13:29 +0000

“We don’t serve any food we wouldn’t eat or any drinks we wouldn’t drink,” says João Sá, the young chef of SÁLA, at the foot of Alfama, in Lisbon. He and his kitchen brigade treat guests in this “sala” (Portuguese for “room”) as they would in their dining rooms at home. It turns out that an astonishing number of menu items are made in house, especially considering the restaurant’s small size—it has places for only about 36 diners. There’s a […]

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Taberna Moderna – Modern Spanish/Portuguese Cuisine to Share

PC Staff — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:17:43 +0000

It’s hard to find a place that is cool and trendy, with innovative cuisine and presentation, while at the same time very laid-back, casual with substantial, home-style food. Well, we think we’ve found it. In Lisbon, Taberna Moderna on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros (between Baixa and Alfama) is that place that expertly straddles hip and fashionable, with relaxed and delicious. The interior design of Taberna Moderna is old Portuguese tavern meets modern design esthetic. Wood floors and wood-feature walls conjure memories […]

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Hotel Palacete Chafariz d’el Rei – A Grand Palace That’s Hip & Cool

Greg Boegner — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:46:52 +0000

Palacete Chafariz d’el Rei rests on a hillside in the old Alfama District. It is a restored grand palacete offering one of the most romantic and unique experiences in the city. With only a few expansive suites, in a building of opulent salons and manicured gardens, you will feel as though you have the luxurious mansion to yourself. The palacete was built in 1909 by João Antonio Santos, who had amassed great wealth in Brazil. The unique architecture is neo-Moorish, […]

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