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JNcQUOI Fish: Lisbon’s Chic New Seafood Destination

Ann Abel — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:29:57 +0000

At JNcQUOI Fish, chef Filipe Carvalho has put together a beautifully designed presentation about the fish and seafood in Portuguese waters. The longtime chef, who previously held a Michelin star at Fifty Seconds, lovingly catalogued the species, their seasonality, and the precise cooking techniques to make their flavors sing. This presentation exists in the literal sense—a digital file meant to be studied by the restaurant’s employees (and curious diners)—but also in a more metaphorical way. It’s fair to say that […]

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The Best Serviced Apartments in Lisbon for Luxury Long-Term Stays

Ann Abel — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:45:57 +0000

Apartment hotels are flourishing in Lisbon like never before. The genre—serviced apartments with hotel-style services like front desks, concierges, and housekeeping—has been around for ages, but they make a special kind of sense for modern travelers. That’s especially true for families, grown-up digital nomads (35+), pre-relocation visitors, and remote-working professionals. And for research-minded “test the neighborhood” buyers on their moving-to-Portugal scouting trips, they’re a particularly obvious choice. (Photo at top: The Verse ©Francisco Nogueiro) Apartment hotels neatly split the difference […]

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Buccellati’s Timeless Italian Craftsmanship in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:11:25 +0000

Buccellati brings a distinctly Italian sense of artistry to Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade, where the celebrated Milanese jewelry house presents a world shaped by craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless design. Founded in 1919 by Mario Buccellati, the maison has long been revered for its intricate goldsmithing techniques inspired by Renaissance-era Italian ateliers. Signature hand-engraving methods, delicate lace-like textures, and the use of rare colored stones define collections that blur the line between jewelry and art. The Lisbon boutique reflects that same […]

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JNcQUOI Asia – Fashionable Spot for Asian Cuisine in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0000

Easily one of the most buzzed-about restaurants in Lisbon, JNcQUOI Asia mostly follows the playbook written by the original JNcQUOI restaurant, just a few doors up the street on Avenida da Liberdade. That’s not a bad thing, as the original has held on to its popularity for a good reason. Both are defined by grand scale, stunning design—complete with a giant (fake) animal skeleton—multiple spaces including large bars, and, especially, a vibrant social energy. This is a place where you […]

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Bougain Avenida Brings Cascais Garden Charm to Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:04:53 +0000

The garden courtyard tucked inside the Valverde hotel always felt like a well-guarded secret—perhaps too well guarded, as the restaurants that were launched there never quite took off. That changed in 2025, when the hotel’s owner signed a deal with restaurateur Miguel Garcia to bring an outpost of his beloved Cascais ladies-who-lunch spot Bougain to the center of Lisbon. Garcia, whose hospitality group owns Lisbon’s storied Café São Bento and Cascais’s glamorous Corleone, brings a classic approach to his restaurants: […]

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Lisbon in June: Popular Saints, Sardines, and Street Parties

Greg Boegner — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:17:48 +0000

When June arrives in Lisbon, the city bursts into vibrant celebration. For an entire month, the streets come alive with music, dance, grilled sardines, and joyful gatherings in honor of the Popular Saints — with a special spotlight on Lisbon’s beloved St. Anthony. From 30 May to 30 June, it’s the most festive time of the year, and the city invites everyone to join in the fun. (Feature photo ©Elijah-Lovkof) The Festivities and Their Cultural Heartbeat These annual festas are […]

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Rose de Noël at Van Cleep & Arpels

Greg Boegner — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:05:04 +0000

This holiday season, Van Cleef & Arpels is bringing the winter garden to life with its new additions to the Rose de Noël collection. Since 1970, this collection has celebrated the beauty of flowers that bloom in the cold season, like the “Christmas rose.” The latest designs include two pendants and two pairs of earrings, available in soft gray mother-of-pearl set in white gold or in vibrant turquoise paired with yellow gold. Each piece features six curved petals crafted in […]

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Frou Frou Secret Dining Room at JNcQUOI ASIA in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:15:22 +0000

As is the case with all JNcQUOI restaurants, you don’t go to Frou Frou only for the food. What’s on the plate is in fact quite good, but the attention is on everything around you. It’s on the vibe. Frou Frou occupies a secret dining room tucked into a corner of JNcQUOI Asia, on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon. Behind the doors is an opulent, gleaming room designed by noted architect Jean-Philippe Demeyer. Lotus blossom lanterns hang from the ceiling. […]

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