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Lisbon Art Weekend – 5-8 November

PC Staff — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:49:53 +0000

Aficionados of urban contemporary art are in for a treat. Lisbon Art Weekend, returns for a third edition–Thursday, 5th through Sunday, 8th November. Celebrate contemporary art with exhibitions, guided tours, performances and more through 60 participating gallery spaces and 90 different events across the city. (photo at top: This Is Not a White Cube ©Ana Malta) Organized as a non-profit, Lisbon Art Weekend is intended to bring more attention to the city’s contemporary art scene by opening-up and planning special […]

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Avó: Portuguese Comfort Food with a Chef’s Touch in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:45:47 +0000

Hugo Candeias is not the first chef to say he was inspired by his grandmother. But his new restaurant, Avó—“grandmother” in Portuguese—is a particularly lovely tribute. He says it’s an homage to grandmothers everywhere, and a response to our collective desire to return to a comforting kitchen and a table where we feel close to the ones we love. Candeias is a serious chef, having spent 14 years in top kitchens in England, Denmark, and Spain, where he was part […]

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VENUS – Valentino Garavani Through the Eyes of Joana Vasconcelos at MAAT, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:58:53 +0000

Fashion and contemporary art collide in spectacular fashion at MAAT this autumn with VENUS – Valentino Garavani Through the Eyes of Joana Vasconcelos, opening 2 October 2 as one of the major exhibitions celebrating the Lisbon museum’s 10th anniversary. Alongside the recently opened exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, VENUS brings together two creative icons: Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, internationally celebrated for her exuberant sculptures and installations, and Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier whose vision helped define modern haute couture. […]

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Pedro Cabrita Reis Exhibition at MAAT, through 15 February

Greg Boegner — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:09:58 +0000

MAAT celebrates its tenth anniversary with an exhibition of suitably impressive scale. Pedro Cabrita Reis – “without sorrow of heart” brings one of Portugal’s most internationally recognized contemporary artists to the Lisbon museum for his first solo exhibition there, presenting almost 200 works across painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. Most were created in 2025 and 2026 specifically for the exhibition, making this less a retrospective than an expansive look at where Cabrita Reis is today. Born in Lisbon in 1956, […]

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Best Small Boutique Hotels in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:28:59 +0000

From the recent hotel headlines in Lisbon, it would seem that bigger is better. Large international luxury brands, including Andaz and the Standard, as well as new independent players, have been descending on the capital, taking over entire city blocks in Baixa or grand edifices around Avenida da Liberdade. But within the shadow of all that, the city’s boutique hotel scene is also thriving. These small hotels offer a discreet alternative. In some cases, there’s not even a sign announcing […]

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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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Repsol “Soletes” Portugal – Awarded to the Best Everyday Food Spots

Greg Boegner — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Repsol, the Spanish energy company known not only for its fuel stations but also for its respected gastronomic guide, has unveiled additions to their Soletes awardees in Portugal. Launched last year, there are 100 new everyday eateries added to the list this Summer 2026—from cozy cafés and pastry shops to tapas bars, gelaterias, restaurants, kiosks, and stylish wine bars. This makes a total of 385 delicious spots now on the list in Portugal Unlike the Suns (Sóis), Repsol’s long-established Michelin-style […]

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Lamina: A Bold Portuguese Restaurant in Lisbon by Chef Vasco Coelho Santos

Ann Abel — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:51:33 +0000

The latest venture from Lisbon’s savvy Paradigma restaurant group (the folks behind unassuming foodie favorites like Ofício and Canalha), Lamina marks the return of chef Vasco Coelho Santos to the capital. While the chef worked in some of Spain’s top kitchens (Mugaritz, Arzak, and El Bulli among them) and earned his Michelin star in Porto for the Basque-accented Euskalduna Studio, his new Lisbon restaurant is proudly Portuguese. Strictly speaking, the food has a northern accent, as both Coelho Santos and […]

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