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Gilbert Van Lee’s Atmosphere Turns a Tiny Dão Village into a Fine-Dining Destination

Ann Abel — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:13:22 +0000

Portugal’s most ambitious new fine-dining restaurant of 2026 is not in Lisbon or Porto, nor in the moneyed Algarve or luxe Douro Valley. Instead, longtime Belgian chef Gilbert Jean Van Lee chose Vilar Seco, a village in the Dão wine region, for his deeply personal new endeavor. His restaurant, Atmosphere, is both a love letter to Portugal and the culmination of an international career that’s spanned more than three decades. Van Lee moved to Portugal with his wife in 2019, […]

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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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Mesa de Lemos, Cuisine of Diogo Rocha at Quinta de Lemos, near Viseu

Greg Boegner — Wed, 31 May 2017 13:21:28 +0000

Located in the center of Portugal, the city of Viseu is surrounded by mountains and the rivers Vouga and Dao. This region is where the de Lemos family is synonymous with ultra luxurious, quality cotton and silk towels, rugs and bed linen. A few kilometres away from Viseu city center is Quinta de Lemos, a contemporary design building which sits on 25 hectares of vineyards, 3000 olive trees and beehives to produce the finest honey. Within the Quinta, one finds […]

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Casa da Sé – Boutique Hotel in the Historic Center of Viseu

Greg Boegner — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:26:28 +0000

The historical quarter of Viseu, in central Portugal, is a charming setting of narrow calçada stone streets, centuries old shop buildings and important landmarks of Igreja da Misericórdia and the Cathedral of Viseu. In the center of this district with views to the churches is yet another delightful structure, recently renovated and inviting to all who pass by. It is the unique boutique hotel, Casa da Sé. Casa da Sé (“house of the cathedral” in Portuguese) is an 18th century […]

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Casa Arouquesa – Mouth-Watering Beef in Viseu

Greg Boegner — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:24:31 +0000

Guests at Casa Arouquesa travel from around the region and the country to enjoy the renowned mouth-watering beef and traditional Portuguese cuisine. In fact, many of Portugal’s top chefs consider this one of their favorite restaurants. And, if you check the Casa Arouquesa website, you’ll see a photo of the current Prime Minister very content with his meal. So, we had to check out Casa Arouquesa. Casa Arouquesa can be found in Repeses, just as you enter Viseu. It was […]

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