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“Best of” 2021 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

After a year on “pause” 2021 was less structured than most. In many ways this was intentional, but otherwise it was adaptation. For someone whose life goals have frequently been about gaining perspective the opportunities came daily. At the office. … Continue reading

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A Taberna da Rua das Flores, Lisbon PT

A Taberna da Rua das Flores 2017 Quinta da Lapa Reserva Brut Nature Vinho Espumante Sourdough, Rye Bread, Olives, Chef’s Olive Oil Tomatoes from Chef’s Garden, Fleur de Sel, Housemade Vinegar 3 year old Oyster Tartare, Goat’s Cheese Whey, Seaweed … Continue reading

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L’Éclair (Avenida Duque de Ávila,) Lisbon PT

L’Éclair Caramelo Salgado – Caramel Cream, Salted Butter, Fleur de Sel, Caramel Frosting, Golden Feulletine Café – Coffee Pastry Cream, Coffee Glaze, Coffee Beans Paris Brest – Caramelized Almonds, Hazelnuts, Whipped Cream, Granulated Almonds Opened by Matthieu Croiger and João … Continue reading

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Gelados Santini (Rua do Carmo,) Lisbon PT

Gelados Santini Dulce de Leche, Fig Begun by Italian immigrant Attilio Santini in 1949 Gelados Santini now inhabits six storefronts from Chiado to Porto, and although some will suggest world-class quality the reality is that the product is merely average … Continue reading

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Pastelaria Mexicana, Lisbon PT

Pastelaria Mexicana Mil Folhas Palmera Glaseada Pasteis De Coco Pasteis De Amendoa Pasteis De Nata Named for its neighborhood, Pastelaria Mexicana has occupied the end of Roma Avenue since 1946, familial ownership and its low-slung layout creating a welcoming environment … Continue reading

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Pastelaria Versailles (Avenida da República,) Lisbon PT

Pastelaria Versailles Espresso Pastel de Bacalhau Pastel de Nata Palmier Coberio Castanha Ovo Saco With a huge location at the airport it is safe to say most visitors cannot miss Versailles, but for those venturing to the original Pastelaria on … Continue reading

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Cervejaria Ramiro, Lisbon PT

Cervejaria Ramiro Bread with Butter Sagres Pale Lager Barnacles Spiny Dye Murex Deep Water Pink Shrimp Garlic Clams Spider Crab Sagres Preta Steak Sandwich Established as a “Pasture House” in 1956 it was as a result of customer demand that … Continue reading

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Confeitaria Nacional (Praça da Figueira,) Lisbon PT

Confeitaria Nacional – Praça da Figueira Pastel de Nata Meia Lua Torta de Coimbra Palmier Recheado Almond Tart Now in its sixth generation under the Castanheiro family Confeitaria Nacional has been serving Lisbon since 1829, locations in Belém and at … Continue reading

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Sacolinha Pastelaria e Padaria (Chiado,) Lisbon PT

Sacolinha Pastelaria e Padaria Pastel de Nata Palmier Cober Duchese Fios Mil Folhas Born in Cascais, with a few locations in Lisbon, Sacolinha Pastelaria e Padaria is a bustling Bakery offering a diverse selection of sweets including those common and … Continue reading

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A Padaria Portuguesa (Praça Luís de Camões 44,) Lisbon PT

A Padaria Portuguesa – Praça Luís de Camões 44 Pastel de Bacalhau Pastel de Nata Pao de Deus Mil Folhas Not quite so ubiquitous as Starbucks, but with locations in nearly every district of Lisbon, A Padaria Portuguesa has grown … Continue reading

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Gelateria Nannarella, Lisbon PT

Gelateria Nannarella Pastel de Nata, Fig, Port Zabaglione Not far from Praça das Flores Gelateria Nannarella has been serving guests since 2013, their combination of creativity and fair prices building a loyal fanbase including many who consider it the best … Continue reading

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Loco, Lisbon PT

Loco 2017 Pedro Martin Om Grande Reserva Branco Seaweed, Wild Fennel Horse Mackerel, Miso Oyster, Yuzu, Green Chili Granita Black Chickpea, Aged Lamb, Sheep’s Milk Cheese Young Lettuce, Herbs, Honey, Dried Egg Yolk Ash Pillow, Lardo, Smoked Potato Foam Chicken … Continue reading

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Restaurante Eleven, Lisbon PT

Restaurante Eleven Sourdough, Parmesan Roll, Pretzel Bread, Olive Oil, Butter, Smoked Sardine Pate Shrimp, Black Cherry Gazpacho Foie Gras Gold Bar, Elvas Plum, Brioche Moraira Red Mullet, Peas, Saffron My Version of the Pastel de Nata, Bica Coffee Brownie, Mandarin … Continue reading

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Pau de Canela (Rua da Vitória,) Lisbon PT

Pau de Canela – Rua da Vitória Pastel de Nata Palmier Cober Queijadinha Chocolate Salami Now with nine locations in Lisbon it can safely be said that Pau de Canela is a chain, and although often nearby the brand established … Continue reading

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Pastelaria Aloma (Largo do Calhariz,) Lisbon PT

Pastelaria Aloma – Largo do Calhariz Pastel de Nata Mil Folhas Palmier Recheado Winner of Portugal’s “National Tasting of Pastel de Nata” in in 2012, 2013 and 2015 Pastelaria Aloma has certainly made the most of its accolades, a half-dozen … Continue reading

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Chiado Caffe, Lisbon PT

Chiado Caffe Pastel de Nata Almond Croissant Tarte de Amendoa Inspired by the “poetry of the city,” Chiado Caffe is a nondescript shop on Rua do Loreto, its proximity to city-center yielding plentiful foot traffic including mostly locals who stop … Continue reading

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Pateo – Bairro do Avillez, Lisbon PT

Pateo – Bairro do Avillez Bread – Olive Bread, Cornbread, Bread from Alentejo, Galega Olives, Azorean Butter, Smoked Butter Stuffed Spider Crab Café Lisboa Style – Housemade Mayonnaise, Brandy, Pickles, Boiled Egg Partridge Pies – Bacon, Onions Foie Gras Terrine … Continue reading

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UAO by MÚ, Lisbon PT

UAO by MÚ Pistachio di Bronte, Salted Caramel Born from MÚ’s artisanal laboratory, UAO is a new project from third-generation Italian confectioner Marco Bauli, and if one isn’t specifically informed the fact that this Gelati is vegan would be impossible … Continue reading

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Pastelaria Alcôa (Rua Garrett,) Lisbon PT

Pastelaria Alcôa – Rua Garrett Palmera Glaseada Pampilho Torresmo Do Ceu Torrao Real Pastel de Nata Established in 1957 Pastelaria Alcôa takes a more in-depth approach to baking than many of its competitors in Lisbon, a focus on the Cistercian … Continue reading

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Prado, Lisbon PT

Prado Sardine, Parsley and Lardo Toast / Smoked Quail Egg, Acorn Ham Cockles, Chard, Coriander, Fried Bread Butternut Squash, Whey, Brown Butter Squid from Azores, Potatoes, Ham Butter Hispi Cabbage, Trotters, Whelks Mushroom Ice Cream, Caramel, Barley Brioche, White Port, … Continue reading

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