Cafe culture is king in Portugal. Discover the best cafes in Lisbon – and how they intersect with political, cultural, and literary history. Figuring out how to order coffee in Portugal and get it right can be tricky. The Portuguese prefer their caffeine fix in short, creamy, and slightly bitter doses of espressos. But the […]
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The 5 Best Restaurants in Lisbon’s Príncipe Real You Can’t Miss
Posted on December 22, 2018
Today we’re covering best restaurants in Príncipe Real, but there’s always a reason to visit this bustling Lisbon neighborhood. Whether you’re popping by for the weekly organic market, or grabbing a drink at the coolest cocktail bars in Lisbon, this is the place to be. When Queen Maria II named this area “Royal Prince” (Príncipe […]
Behind the Bite: Salt Cod
Posted on December 21, 2018
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Portugal may be known for delicacies that come straight from the sea, but its most famous seafood is far from fresh. If you’ve spent any time in Lisbon, you’ve probably encountered a common menu […]
Behind the Bite: Pastéis de Nata
Posted on December 20, 2018
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. If you really want to get under the skin of Lisbon, head to a pastelaria. In every neighborhood of the city, old ladies brush shoulders with hipsters, inspecting the mind-boggling array of pastries laid out […]
10 Ways to Know You’re Completely Obsessed with Lisbon
Posted on December 20, 2018
It started as a short trip and turned into love. Here are 10 ways to know you’re completely obsessed with Lisbon. Eventually, short trips turned longer. The local custard tarts are now your favorite go-to snack. You fell in love with the ever-present sun, friendly locals, and soul-soothing food at first meeting. Now you’re completely consumed […]
Lisbon Then & Now: Trams
Posted on December 19, 2018
It’s hard to imagine there was ever a Lisbon without trams. Today, these yellow streetcars are so iconic they became one of the city’s main attractions. Lisbon is full of narrow streets, and to reach them you’ll often need the tram, or as we Portuguese call it, the elétrico. Before they became the background of […]
Mouraria Lisbon: Discover the Historic Neighborhood (& Fado!)
Posted on December 18, 2018
Mouraria, the birthplace of fado and the home of the most culturally diverse community in Lisbon is still off most tourists’ maps. They’re missing out! Mouraria is a tough neighborhood to pinpoint on a map but ask the locals who live there, and they have no trouble explaining to you that the oddly shaped neighborhood […]
5 Places Where You Can See Fado In Lisbon
Posted on December 15, 2018
In Lisbon, everything stops when fado is on. Silence rules the room, the lights dim, and only then the show begins. Explore with us some of the best places to see fado in Lisbon. You may be wondering: What is fado? Fado isn’t just a traditional music style—it’s an entire experience. It’s hard not to […]
A Love Letter to Lisbon: Miradouros
Posted on December 12, 2018
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. Photo Credit: cityodes, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours You can whine about the hills in Lisbon, but the splendid views above them are worth every climb. When someone asks me what’s my favorite thing about this city, I have to say […]
A Love Letter to Lisbon: City of the Sea
Posted on December 9, 2018
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. In Lisbon, the sea suffuses every aspect of local life—especially when it comes to cuisine. When I first caught sight of Lisbon, I could barely keep my eyes open. I was fresh off an overnight transatlantic flight, and […]
