On the Menu…Restaurante Sacramento do Chiado, Lisbon (Portugal)

When you step inside this inviting restaurant, with its brightly colored windows and warm, modern décor, you will understand why it is a favorite dining destination for the locals. But beauty is more than skin deep at this popular restaurant, since what really lures diners in is the food. People keep coming back for the traditional Portuguese dishes that are prepared with a modern-day twist.

There are a variety of appetizers to choose from, including tasty prawns sautéed in olive oil and garlic, and lightly seasoned with cilantro and lemon, carpaccio of cod, and a selection of Portuguese cheeses. For entrees there is a wide variety of fish and meats to choose from, and some vegetarian options as well. And don’t forget to leave room for dessert! Besides having a friendly and knowledgeable staff, Sacramento also has a nice selection of Portuguese wines to choose from.

• Calçada do Sacramento 40-46
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Phone (21) 342 05 72
• Website: Restaurante Sacramento do Chiado

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On the Menu...Restaurante 100 Maneiras, Lisbon (Portugal)

If you venture over to Lisbon's trendy Bairro Alto neighborhood, make sure you visit one of the city's new hip restaurants, 100 Maneiras, which is Portuguese for "100 ways." The Bosnian-born chef Ljubomir Stanisic has won over both customers and critics alike with his modern interpretation of Portuguese cuisine.

He uses only the freshest ingredients, which are sourced daily from the local market. The menu offered is a 10-course prix fixe tasting menu that is sure to delight any foodie. The restaurant's intimate atmosphere, professional wait staff and inventive menu offerings are sure to leave you with a true dining experience. Be sure to make a reservation, since this small restaurant is sought out by many, and you won't want to be turned away.

Rua do Teixeira 35, Bairro Alto               Phone: (21) 099 04 75 Lisbon, Portugal                                  Web: Restaurante 100

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Time to Save...Lisbon Card (Portugal)

On your next trip to Lisbon, get more for less by purchasing one or more of the special discount cards available to visitors:

The Lisboa Card has a wide range of benefits, including:

• Free admission to 26 museums, monuments and places of interest
• Free use of the Metro and some other buses and trams
• 10% to 50% discounts on local services and cultural places of interest
• 5% to 10% discount in some shops

Cards are valid for either 24, 48 or 72 hours, and range in cost from €17.50 to €36.00

There is also a Lisboa Restaurant Card which provides cardholders with discounts of 10% or more at its 36+ subscribing restaurants. Cards are valid for 72 hours, and range in cost from €6.15 (single) to €10.75 (family).

Lastly, there is the Lisboa Shopping Card which provides cardholders with discounts between 5% and 20% at over 200 member shops. Cards are valid for either 24 or 72 hours, and range in cost from €3.70 to €5.80.

The more you spend, the more you will save, so purchase your cards today! For more information on all three Lisboa Cards click here.

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Sites To See...Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon (Portugal)

The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is a must see for visitors to Lisbon.  The monastery was started by the order of Manuel I (1515-1521) and was meant to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India and his successful return.  Vasco da Gama, along with other great figures in Portuguese history, are entombed at the monastery.

The monastery is located in the Belém district, and is considered to be one of the most important sites in the city.  In 1983 it was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the nearby Belém Tower.  The monastery is easily reached via the tram no. 15E.  For more information on Mosteiro dos Jerónimos click here

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Checking In...Pestana Palace Hotel, Lisbon (Portugal)

 

 

 

 

Located on a hilltop in the upscale Santo Amaro residential neighborhood, the Pestana Palace hotel is a set apart from the busier parts of the city, while still being close to all of the places of interest.  

Built in 1907, this 5-star hotel was originally the private villa of the Marquis of Valle Flor, who was a wealthy cocoa magnate.  It is one of the best examples of Romantic Revival architecture in Portugal, and is listed as a National Monument.

The hotel consists of the main villa, which includes four suites that have retained the elegance and architectural features of the original villa, as well as two wings of rooms that were added amidst the property’s extensive gardens.  This gem is truly an oasis in the heart of the city.

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Foodie Friday...Antiga Confeitaria de Belém, Lisbon (Portugal)

Opened in 1837, this cafe and pastry shop is an institution in Lisbon.  Both locals and tourists alike flock to this cafe to savor the classic custard tarts know as Pastéis de Belém, made from a secret recipe that originated in the monastery.

The blue and white tiled walls, and hustle and bustle of the cafe, will take you back in time. Enjoy the delicious and addicting warm tarts at a table in the cafe, and then take a box home, just like the locals do.  You won't be able to eat just one, and that explains why they sell over 10,000 tarts a day.

Rua de Belém nº 84 a 92           Phone - (21) 363 74 23

1300-085 Lisbon, Portugal         Web - Pastéis de Belém

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