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Featured photo by Time Out Lisboa   If you’re on a quest to explore Lisbon from a culinary point of view, yet you want to be careful not to break the bank, the local tascas are your best starting point. These modest, often family-run eateries are where the community comes to enjoy generous portions of…

Featured photo by Público   Think about food in Portugal, and images of smoky sardines grilling over charcoal, or chorizos flaming on traditional tascas will likely come to mind. But, as much as we love traditional Portuguese cooking, the truth is that there is a revolution simmering in the kitchens of our country. Not only…

  We have said it before and we will say it again: Alentejo is an unmissable part of Portugal, even more so for food lovers, as here you’ll find one of Portugal’s most acclaimed regional cuisines. Tucked away in the vast expanses of Alentejo, just an hour from Lisbon, Montemor-o-Novo is a hidden gem begging…

In Portugal, there’s a whole hidden menu of foods that are quietly slipping away from our tables. We’re mostly talking about ingredients and recipes that tell the story of Portugal’s past, a time when people made the most of what they had, creating something special out of necessity. At Taste of Lisboa, we’ve been digging…

  For the second installment of our series focusing on the transformative impact of foreign chefs on Lisbon’s culinary scene, we continue to explore the diverse influences reshaping the city’s gastronomy. In part 1 , we introduced you to chefs who have merged their distinct cultural backgrounds with Lisbon’s rich culinary traditions to create unique…

  About an hour’s drive south of the Portuguese capital, Alcácer do Sal is a part of Portugal’s Alentejo region. This historic town has good cultural and gastronomic offerings, making it a perfect day trip destination from Lisbon. Traveling to Alcácer do Sal from Lisbon is straightforward. By car, take the A2 motorway towards the…

  To properly discover Santos, one must peel back layers of history of one of Lisbon’s most well liked neighborhoods by locals and expats alike.  While it’s no secret hideaway, being frequented by tourists for its prime location near the heart of Lisbon, Santos offers a distinctive blend of the traditional and the trendsetting, presenting…

  Lisbon’s culinary landscape has never been more dynamic. Long gone are the days when the city’s gastronomic reputation rested solely on its beloved tascas and classic Portuguese fare. Today, Lisbon is a thriving hub of culinary creativity, where cherished old time recipes co-exist side by side with innovative dishes, in exciting and delicious ways….

  Sandwiched between the very popular Lisbon and Algarve regions, Alentejo might go unnoticed by many foreign visitors. However, this southern region has real charm to it. Its diverse geography ranges from open fields to rugged mountains and breathtaking ocean views. The Baixo Alentejo region is known for its vast, flat plains, and a rural…

Known predominantly as a residential hub for folks working mostly in Lisbon, the city of Loures has much more to offer than its usual label as a commuter town might suggest. With a population of over 200,000 people, this municipality combines the convenience of urban living with the charm of its rich historical and cultural…

Portugal’s culinary landscape has become more exciting and dynamic than ever, with remarkable chefs redefining traditional flavors, techniques, and ingredients across the country. While the country’s capital is often the starting point for many food lovers exploring Portuguese cuisine, and we’re obviously here to support that journey for many of you via our food and…

Having just come out of the Christmas celebrations, the Portuguese apply the same enthusiasm in celebrating the end of the year and the beginning of another one. In many ways, as we will see, the two celebrations are connected. Many Portuguese also spend the New Year with their family, and food is again very important….