Few pastries have won over as many hearts (and tastebuds) as Portuguese custard tarts. Visitors line up outside popular bakeries for them. Locals have strong opinions about which places make the best. The treats in question are Portuguese custard tarts, or pastéis de nata. What came about as a result of some 18th-century monks doing […]
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The Best Food in Lisbon: Our Guide to Where and What to Eat!
Posted on November 11, 2018
No one in Lisbon rushes a meal, even during busy lunchtime. It’s not just about eating. It’s a complete cultural experience. Ask any local where to go for lunch or dinner, and you’ll walk out of the conversation with a long list of places that’s good enough for one week even if you’re only staying […]
Custard Tarts in Lisbon: The 6 Best Places to Try This Sweet
Posted on October 25, 2018
It won’t take you long after arriving in Lisbon to notice Portugal’s affinity for sugar. At local cafés, glass display cases show off everything from cookies and cakes to colorful tarts. The most iconic among them is the pastel de nata: a flaky pastry shell filled with sweet egg custard. You might also hear these […]
