by brosenose | Jan 16, 2022 | Dog Friendly, LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel
Luxury boutique hotel in Lisbon’s historic Chiado district. This restored former palace in Chiado, atop one of Lisbon’s hills – Santa Catarina – boasts a 360 view of the Tagus river besides one of the most popular Miradouros (Viewpoint) in the city,...
by brosenose | Nov 12, 2021 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel
As close as you will get to Heaven while in Lisbon. Private, intimate and discrete, you immediately feel right at home as you walk down the narrow walkway that quietly opens onto a courtyard comprised of two palaces and a mansion. Perched atop one of Lisbon’s many...
by brosenose | Oct 5, 2021 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO
Sophisticated + contemporary Italian cuisine. Naples meets Rome meets Lisbon in this eclectic and warm eatery atop Chaido’s hill in Lisbon. Luchino Visconti was a major figure in Italian cinema in the mid 20th century, and is the namesake of this delicious Italian...
by brosenose | Sep 17, 2021 | Dog Friendly, LISBON, PORTUGAL
A slice of Brazil in the heart of Lisbon. It’s always hard to find a seat at one of the outdoor tables at this popular local bar & petiscos (tapas) in the Principe Real ‘hood of Lisbon. That’s always a good sign. Jobim was opened by Brazilian-born actor, Thiago...
by brosenose | Sep 6, 2021 | Dog Friendly, LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO
Yes, we were drawn to this river’s delicious eatery. We have all seen the Someone Feed Phil episode in Lisbon when he dines at Ponto Final, a restaurant bordering the Tagus river (literally: you sit along the river on a stone walkway) across from Lisbon with a view of...
by brosenose | Aug 15, 2021 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel
Where the Lisbonites escape for the weekend. Located in the picturesque village of Alcochete – directly across the Tagus River from Lisbon – the Quinta da Praia das Fontes was built in the 16th century as the residence of the Marquês de Soydos. Later visited by...