Ordering in Portugal: The 10 Things You Need to Know

People eating and others waiting for a table at Cervejaria Trindade in Lisbon

To successfully navigate a meal in Portugal, you’ll need to understand the country’s eating culture and habits. Having a meal is more than a basic need—it truly is a cultural event, even if it’s just lunch with friends. From understanding the menu before ordering to asking for the check, here are ten useful tips for […]

5 Essential Bistros in Paris, from Classic to Modern

eating at one of the best bistros in paris

No visit to Paris is complete without dining in an authentic bistro. Just ask the Parisians who want to see these bistros awarded with UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status! And we’ve got to agree: with traditional dishes, a convivial atmosphere and (often) affordable prices, they are a great way to sample French food and culture. […]

Lisbon Then & Now: Tascas

Inside Ze dos Cornos, a typical tasca in Lisbon

When in Lisbon, there’s no better place than a tasca to have lunch while feeling the city’s beating pulse. Lisbon has changed and so have tascas since they opened in the late 19th century. But for someone visiting the city for the first time, these family-owned, tavern-like eateries look frozen in time. And overwhelming. The […]

Ordering in Portugal: The 10 Things You Need to Know

People eating and others waiting for a table at Cervejaria Trindade in Lisbon

To successfully navigate a meal in Portugal, you’ll need to understand the country’s eating culture and habits. Having a meal is more than a basic need—it truly is a cultural event, even if it’s just lunch with friends. From understanding the menu before ordering to asking for the check, here are ten useful tips for […]

6 Tips to Eat Like a Local in Lisbon

Quinta dos Loridos is one of the best Lisbon wineries, specializing in sparkling white wines like the ones pictured here.

Even if staying for a short time, you want to feel deeply connected with your destination. Part of that connection comes through food. On these six tips to eat like a local in Lisbon, we at Devour Lisbon are focusing on cultural eating habits. Eating like a local in the Portuguese capital means enjoying a […]

Traditional Portuguese Food: Cataplana, Francesinha & More

Wondering what time do people eat in Portugal? If it's late afternoon, it's time for lanche, the Portuguese meal between lunch and dinner.

Spending time at the table in Portugal is not just a modern pasttime, it’s a cultural event even when you’re not celebrating anything. From petiscos to more complicated recipes, traditional Portuguese food is one of the reasons why travelers fall in love with the country. Most typical Portuguese dishes are hearty, garlicky, and greasy – […]