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03/11/19 Around Lisbon , Around Portugal , Foodies nest

Hunting great places to eat in Lisbon

Hunting great places to eat in Lisbon

I confess that the title of the article is a bit misleading. We don’t go hunting for great places to eat in Lisbon, especially these days (with two little members of the family) and also because we are quite dedicated to cooking at home. However, we do keep an eye on what’s in trend and what like minded bloggers recommend and update our list of favorite places to eat in Lisbon.

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13/10/18 Around Lisbon , Foodies nest # , ,

Prado restaurant in Lisbon, where the light, greenery and food coexist

Prado restaurant in Lisbon, where the light, greenery and food coexist

When we entered the restaurant there was nobody and  we became hesitant whether it’s one of those pretentious places… Then again, we forgot we are parents and now we lunch and dine earlier than the ordinary human. Not long after we sat at the table and ordered, the place filled in steadily. Continue reading

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11/03/16 Foodies nest , Sweet tooth , Turkey # , , , , , ,

Warning: Landeau Chocolate cake will get you addicted

Warning: Landeau Chocolate cake will get you addicted

As the quote goes, “If nothing else works, try chocolate cake.”

Every now and then we stop by El Corte Inglês to take home a slice of this divine chocolate cake. We feel like it’s hard to put in words how amazingly it tastes Continue reading

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15/02/16 Around Lisbon , Foodies nest # , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Crafting coffee in the heart of Lisbon (Flor da Selva coffee)

Crafting coffee in the heart of Lisbon (Flor da Selva coffee)

This week we bring you a sip of nostalgia. Recently, we found out (a friend gave us the tip) that in Lisbon, there is a place where the coffee roasting is still made the old fashioned way, wood-fire roasted. Continue reading

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03/12/15 Around Portugal , Foodies nest # , , , ,

The tradition of canned fish in Portugal

The tradition of canned fish in Portugal

You may know Portugal for its sardines, and especially the canned ones. Despite the common belief, this small country has a large diversity of canned fish, from sardines to horse mackerel, from tuna to anchovy, octopus to eel. Moreover, there’s also a variety of sauce it is preserved in, from plain olive oil to an explosion of unbelievable flavors. Continue reading

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25/10/15 Around Lisbon , Around Portugal , Foodies nest # , , , , , ,

A short philosophy about going at a local food market in Portugal

A short philosophy about going at a local food market in Portugal

In a cosmopolitan world, entering a local food market in Portugal, or Paris, or Vietnam, is like a breath of fresh air, the impression is like…entering a supermarket years ago? It’s where you’ll find locals in their own environment. Nothing compares to Continue reading

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06/07/15 Around Lisbon , Foodies nest # , , , ,

More than wine – A Portuguese flavor in LX Factory

More than wine – A Portuguese flavor in LX Factory

More than wine is the bar concept that could be a success anywhere in the world. Let us tell you what makes it particular and memorable. Continue reading

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