Category: Lisbon Food & Drink

Probably the only city in the world in which a type of fish is considered a national icon, the history and culture of the Lisbon sardine is a topic of mounting interest. As well as being a culinary staple, these silvery sea creatures have also found their way into art,...

Lisbon has a pretty historical and impressive drinking culture, hosting a wide range of bars located throughout the city. In terms of staples, the Portuguese love their local beer. There are the two most famous brands Sagres and Super Bock, and of course, the country produces some absolutely fabulous wine...

One of the most desirable aspects of Portugal’s capital city is its location snuggled alongside the Atlantic. This allows for a year-round holiday feel, a cool sea breeze and of course, a diet centred largely around coastal delights. In Lisbon, seafood is a staple of the cuisine and its long-time...

“Numa casa portuguesa fica bem / pão e vinho sobre a mesa” Like the fado icon Amália Rodrigues sang, a welcoming Portuguese home is identified by the presence of bread and wine on the table, but it is not a well-known fact that Portugal is a nation of wine lovers...

What makes a chef popular or one of our “favorites”? This wasn’t such an easy list to compile. Sure, I could list top restaurants or chefs that have achieved the much coveted Michelin star, but this rating doesn’t necessarily make a chef popular or loved. Over recent years, television has...

Sometimes traveling to a new city can be quite challenging and planning your visit can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do and you often don’t know where to go first without getting lost or creating an efficient itinerary. At other times, you’re visiting a place you’ve been...