by brosenose | Jul 29, 2021 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel
A collection of small things, plus alcohol. Located in a former grocery store in the area of Principe Real, the Bar Pavilhão Chinês is one of the most unique and intriguing spots to have an aperitif in all of Lisbon. Reminiscent of the ‘wander rooms’ of the 16th and...
by brosenose | Jul 16, 2021 | Dog Friendly, LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO
Where everyone feels welcome, especially dogs. As part of the family-run Grupo Non Basta of restaurants located in Lisbon, Memoria is a unique dining experience with an ‘at home’ feel in the centre of Campo de Ourique, a thriving neighbourhood on top the tallest of...
by brosenose | Jun 11, 2021 | PORTUGAL, Travel
Small, Cozy and Boozy. As Ernest would have liked it. Hemingway’s Café Bar opened its doors in 2012 and has been attracting visitors from all parts of the world ever since. Popular among the locals and tourists alike, expect to see people spilling into the street in...
by brosenose | May 22, 2021 | Dog Friendly, LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO
Café. Pizzeria. Brunch spot. Vegetarian friendly. All of the above apply to this stylish eatery in trendy Santos with a lively front patio and vibrant indoor seating. If you are looking for gluten-free Napolitano vegan pizza, a vitamin-packed fruit smoothie, Earl Grey...
by brosenose | Feb 16, 2021 | Cascais, LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel
A centenary guesthouse located in the heart of Cascais. The Pergola is a small oasis where old-world Portugal meets modern luxury, surrounded by an intimate garden against the backdrop of the harbour. Consisting of 12 spacious rooms, the restored family home is the...
by brosenose | Mar 20, 2020 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO
A Slice of Paris in Lisbon. On an unassuming corner in the district of Sao Bento, in the center of Lisbon, is as close as you will get to a Boulangerie Parisienne. It’s the Coronavirus Pandemic and so my exposure is only to the boulangerie portion of the...