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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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Ruby Rosa Speakeasy Rooftop Bar in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:52:36 +0000

High above the calçada streets of Baixa, where history and modernity swirl in the air of the Tagus, is a special place where Lisbon’s bon vivants know to go: Ruby Rosa Speakeasy Rooftop Bar. Perched on the seventh floor of the swanky Lisbon Art Stay Hotel, Ruby Rosa isn’t just a rooftop bar—it’s a hidden sanctuary of mystique, mixology, and mesmerising views. You won’t find Ruby Rosa with a neon sign or streetfront entrance. Instead, it reveals itself only once […]

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“The Building on Exhibition” at the Reopened MUDE in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:37:17 +0000

After what seems to have been years upon years of closure for building renovation, MUDE – Museum of Design has finally opened its doors to the public. Extensive rehabilitation work has been completed on the former historic bank building in the Pombaline Quarter (Baixa) of Lisbon. So much so, that directors have decided that the first exhibition at the reopened museum will be the building itself. “The Building on Exhibition” runs through 31 October 2024. The exhibition is a […]

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Imprensa Oyster & Cocktail Bar, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:12:49 +0000

By the end of 2022, oyster bars had become popular in Lisbon. But three years ago, when the five bartender-founders of Imprensa had the idea to open a “Brooklyn-style” oyster bar, the concept was all but unheard-of. They stuck with it—the original signature cocktails and cool vibe probably didn’t hurt—and now that oysters have caught on in the capital, Imprensa still remains one of the best places to eat them. And it’s become so popular that it was able to […]

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Terroir Restaurant, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:05:25 +0000

In autumn 2021, exactly a year after their initial opening, the proprietors of Terroir Restaurant, in Lisbon, came back with a bigger, better, and more ambitious incarnation. Let’s call it Terroir 2.0—after all…they do! In the new version, the original counter-only restaurant has been doubled in size, after they took over the building next door. It’s still an intimate affair—far more appealing than most of the tourist restaurants you’ll find nearby in Baixa—with just a handful of tables in a […]

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Populi – Cool and Casual Mediterranean Cuisine in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:44:42 +0000

If you´ve been to Lisbon, you’ve no doubt stood in Terreiro do Paço (aka Praça do Comércio). The square, on the edge of the Tagus River, is alive with visitors and surrounded by historic architecture. It is also the location of one of the city’s most special dining experiences, Populi Caffé and Restaurant. Populi offers a unique vantage point to observe the city, while enjoying delightful Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine. Inside, Populi is modern and elegant. A large wooden wall […]

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Lisbon Duck Store

Greg Boegner — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:15:06 +0000

We loved rubber ducks at bath time when we are young….and we love rubber ducks at bath time now! And now, we can splash and have fun with any duck from our growing collection.

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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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