SEVILLA // Bar Sal Gorda
Sophisticated tapas + friendly vibesBar Sal Gorda is located just off the Plaza Alfalfa on a quiet, narrow street that serves as a kind of walking thorough-fare for connecting the old historic town to 'mid-town'. The premises are on the corner of a fairly narrow...
VALENCIA // Café Sant Jaume
People-watching and wine at its best in the heart of Valencia.Located in the El Carme neighbourhood of Valencia, Café Sant Jaume resides inside a former pharmacy that first opened in 1899. The small interior dons a beautiful wood-sculpted bar that is fully stocked...
HOME // SASSY WINE TUMBLERS
Wine drinking, with an attitudeThis selection of wine tumblers is available at Snob Ninja. Made of high quality glass produced in the USA, these stemless wineglasses are sure to be a conversation starter at any event. Illustrations have been hand-drawn and...
LISBOA // Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
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, the Lisbon...
CASCAIS // House of Wonders Café Galeria
Where Zanzibar meets Holland in Cascais.This vegetarian restaurant is located in the centre of Cascais, occupying an entire 3-floor building of different eating and sitting areas both indoors and out. Named after Zanzibar’s first palace to ever have electricity,...
LISBOA // Torel Palace
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...
LISBOA // Visconti Chiado
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...
LISBOA // Jobim Bar & Petiscos
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...
LISBOA // Atira-te ao Rio
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...
ALCOCHETE // Quinta da Praia das Fontes
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 several...
LISBOA // Bar Pavilhão Chinês
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...
LISBOA // Memoria
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...
ERICEIRA // Hemingway’s Café Bar
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...
LISBOA // Zappi Café + Pizzeria
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...
CASCAIS // Da Pergola Boutique Hotel
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...
NEED // custom print face mask
Remind people of your face.If we are going to have to wear face masks for the next while, may as well remind people of what your entire face looks like. This custom print face mask is not only unique, it is also premium in quality and usability in a pleated design,...
MAISON // Gorilla Wall Sconce
King Kong Is In Da House. Wall mounted gorilla head ripping through string lights, connected to a plaque and holding three bulbs. With intricate detailing, his expression is a mixture of anger and determination. Available in two colors. € 80 Colors: White and Black...
LISBOA // Baguettes et Cornets
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 "Baguettes et...
MAISON // Feather Floor Lamp
Art Nouveau Ostrich Floor Lamp.One of the reasons that I love the 1920's era so much is because of its obsession with feathers. But why this interest in feathers? Well, back in the Roaring Twenties here was an ongoing interest in world travel and exotic places....
SETUBAL // Da Pedra e Sal
Stuck Between a Rock and a Salt.We've been here several times, and no matter what time of year, time of month, or time of day -- it's always been a super delish experience. To the point that as soon as the meal is finished, we think about the next soonest time...
REMEMBERING // Chloé
A Canadian in Paris has the last laugh. I will never forget day that I was accepted into the Intensive Course for Fashion Design and Pattern Making at ESMOD, Paris. At 25 years old I was sitting in my parents' TV room, excited and frightened by the prospect of yet...
ABOUT MARIKA
LISBOA // Baguettes et Cornets
MAISON // Feather Floor Lamp
SETUBAL // Da Pedra e Sal
PARIS // In One Day
Remembering // Interview Magazine
Montreal’s Sexiest Bars
My Endless // ITALIAN SUMMER
LISBON // Top Ten Things
MOMENT OF / Classic Men’s Style
SPRING ESSENTIAL: the shirt
SEVILLA // Bar Sal Gorda
VALENCIA // Café Sant Jaume
HOME // SASSY WINE TUMBLERS
LISBOA // Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
CASCAIS // House of Wonders Café Galeria
LISBOA // Torel Palace
LISBOA // Visconti Chiado
LISBOA // Jobim Bar & Petiscos
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