LISBON // Navegadoors Short Stay Hotel

LISBON // Navegadoors Short Stay Hotel

by | Oct 23, 2017 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel

If you’re looking for an artsy multi-purpose hotel alla Toronto’s Drake Hotel, or New York’s Ace Hotel, or Paris’ Mama Shelter, then Lisbon Short Stay with its quirky resto-bar Navegadoors is the answer to this quest.  This hotel-espaço...
LISBON // Mesa de Frades

LISBON // Mesa de Frades

by | Oct 19, 2017 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel

Our favorite Fado bar in Alfama has always been Mesa de Frades.  Located in the Palace of the King’s mistress on Rua dos Remédios 139,  this was not a Fado bar for tourists.  No sign outside. No cheesy prix-fixe menu.  No annoying host...
LISBON // Cruzes Credo

LISBON // Cruzes Credo

by | Oct 13, 2017 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO, Travel

We had walked passed it a thousand times. Literally: a thousand times. At least.  It was on our route to and fro the Castello Sao Jorge.  We had seen it, surely, and maybe commented on how we could stop there one day.  But we never did.  It was...
LISBON / Santa Clara 1728 Hotel

LISBON / Santa Clara 1728 Hotel

by | Mar 6, 2017 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel

Local architect Manuel Aires Mateus has transformed this former 18th century home into a quiet, nirvana-esque hotel of only 6 suites nestled among some of Lisbon’s most prized attractions and monuments.  With the Pantheon, the Feira da Ladra, and the...
LISBON / Tábuas Porto Wine Tavern

LISBON / Tábuas Porto Wine Tavern

by | Jan 2, 2017 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO

Tucked away off the main shopping district in the center of Lisbon, Tábuas Porto Wine Tavern offers traditional Portuguese tapas paired with vintage Portguese wines, specializing in Port labels that go as far back as 40 years.  Set in an old wine cave, the decor...