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Henrique Sá Pessoa’s Next Chapter: A Personal Restaurant, Two Michelin Stars

Ann Abel — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:35:35 +0000

Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa made waves in Lisbon foodie circles at the end of 2025 when he announced the closure of Alma, his fine dining restaurant that had held two Michelin stars since 2019. But what got lost in that announcement is that the closure wasn’t an ending. It was a beginning. The move set the stage for him—and his entire team at Alma—to start a new chapter in a new space, entirely on his own terms. In early 2026, […]

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Michelin Stars Portugal 2026: Full List of Michelin Star Restaurants

Greg Boegner — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:17:10 +0000

Michelin Stars in Portugal for 2026 are announced.The biggest news of the night was the awarding of ten new one-star restaurants, alongside the promotion of Fifty Seconds in Lisbon to the prestigious two-star category. There are now 44 one star and nine two-star restaurants from north to south and across to Madeira. Portugal still does not yet have a three-star restaurant, but the growing number of Michelin-recognized kitchens highlights the country’s rapidly evolving gastronomy scene.. New Stars The Michelin Guide […]

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Vinha Boutique Hotel – Riverside Oasis in Porto

Greg Boegner — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:23:50 +0000

Vinha Boutique Hotel is a very special place to stay, dine and relax in Porto. With sophisticated design and quality service, it’s a big city, cosmopolitan hotel, set outside the business center in a tranquil, natural setting on the banks of the Douro River. The heart and soul of the hotel is the 16th century manor house. The original structure has been impeccably-renovated, maintaining the traditional façade, while creating a modern showcase for the signature restaurant, classic bar on the […]

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Alma Henrique Sá Pessoa in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:29:14 +0000

One look and taste of the popular and respected chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s creative cuisine, and you know cooking is in his soul. Therefore, his restaurant Alma (which is Portuguese for “soul”) is an apt venue to showcase the emotion and innovation of his talents. And, Michelin Guide agrees. Alma was awarded a Michelin star in 2017. Of all of Lisbon’s Michelin-star restaurants, Alma may well be the most hushed and reverent. Behind a locked, all but unmarked door in […]

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Gourmet Experience at El Corte Inglés Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:06:47 +0000

El Corte Inglés in Lisbon creates their own signature gourmet food hall with the opening of the Gourmet Experience. The seventh floor of the massive department store is now dedicated to many facets of gastronomy. Top names include Portuguese chefs José Avillez, Kiko Martins and Henrique Sá Pessoa, Mexican Roberto Ruiz, and Spanish Pepe Solla and Aitor Ansorena, along with famous brands Godiva, Landeau, Alcoa, Dammann and Nannarella. There are 17 spaces spread across 5000 square meters. An outside terrace […]

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Tapisco – Henrique Sá Pessoa Fusion of Tapas and Petiscos

Greg Boegner — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 11:35:21 +0000

We love to nibble on shared plates of food passed around the table. In Spain, these dishes are called tapas. In Portugal, they’re petiscos. And, in both Lisbon and Porto, Michelin star chef Henrique Sá Pessoa fuses the two culinary traditions into a modern hybrid at his restaurant Tapsico. At Tapsico, Sá Pessoa uses his fine dining skills to modernize traditional dishes in a casual environment. Completing the concept, the chef features vermouth as the honored beverage to compliment the […]

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Quinta São Luiz – Elegant Dining near Coimbra

Greg Boegner — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:56:19 +0000

Some of the best life experiences happen in some of the unlikeliest of places. This is most certainly true of discovering fabulous restaurants off the beaten path. Recently, we visited a remarkable restaurant just a 15-minute drive west of Coimbra in central Portugal. It’s Quinta São Luiz in Pereira. With elegant modern décor, delicious cuisine and exemplary service, Quinta São Luiz is a highly-recommended, sophisticated dining experience. Quinta São Luiz first opened in October 2004. At that time, the owners […]

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