On the heels of Chef Avillez’s successful restaurants in Lisbon, José Avillez succumbed to the pressure and opened his first restaurant in Porto, ‘Avillez’s Corner’, in Mouzinho da Silveira in the heart of the old city of Porto near the river (or Ribeira).The colourful decoration provid...
When you live so far away from loved ones, the opportunities to come together are precious and rare so when my sister told me she had to be in Europe for work/a conference for a couple of weeks, we decided to rendezvous in Lisbon for six days of sibling fun. This kind of jet-setti...
Porto, Porto Food & Drink, PortugalThe 6 Best Pastel de Nata in Porto Pastéis de nata, the esteemed Portuguese custard tarts, might be rooted in Lisbon, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some incredible varieties...by Kenny Dunn Porto, Porto Food & Drink, Portugal...
Eating Out: Striking Design Is No Substitute for Soul, Says Terry Durack, after a Visit to ElevenNow I know what they mean by a "designer" restaurant. Everything about Lisbon's most glamorous showpiece restaurant has been meticulously and painstakingly done by design. Nothing has been left ...
If you want to eat like a local in Lisbon, a must-try is a bifana and João showed us where to find the best. If there was a national sandwich of Portugal, this tasty tender pork creation would be it. It’s the country’s equivalent of fast food (even McDonald’s tried to copy...
What’s of prime importance for me that I have my meals for the entire trip planned out. For this I spend hours researching the places to eat at. In addition to my own research, I turned to Salt of Portugal for some excellent, excellent recommendations, as well as Arjun’s Lisbonian ...
Jewish refugees from Portugal and Spain brought this combination to Britain in the 17th century. The first fish and chip shop opened in London in 1860. Chippies have long been a huge part of British society; during the 1920s, it was estimated that there were 35,000 in the country. Since...
Porto, a coastal city in the northwest ofPortugal, has long been relegated toLisbon’s shadow, but it’s finally commanding global attention for its culinary offerings. Gastronomic dexterity and Portugal go hand-in-hand. You might think the food scene is simply cod bakes andpastéis de natas,...
The empirical data were collected in four primary and secondary public schools with different socio-economic backgrounds in the area of Lisbon. Findings ‐ Results show sharp contrasts between food images and meanings at school canteens and commercial food outlets outside schools. Data suggest that ...
Taking the Shuk to the Next Level - Anyone who has spent any time on my blog, or just getting to know me, knows how much I love Jerusalem’s famous outdoor market, Shuk Machane Yehuda. I’ve ... 7 years ago The Muqata NO ISRAELI SHOULD VACATION IN TURKEY - Follow the Muqata...