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Fábrica Braço de Prata – A cultural factory
"Fábrica Braço de Prata" in Lisbon is a cultural venue located where there used to be an armaments factory. Swords to ploughshares, you might say!
By
Erik
Lassche
Blooming Jacarandas – Purple Rain, Purple Rain
Lisbon in June is a truly beautiful sight because of the blooming jacaranda trees everywhere. I believe it's the best time to visit the city.
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Magokoro Ramen – Tokyo's "Uprightness" in Lisbon
Magokoro translates to "sincerity, pure heart, uprightness", and deliver a variety of very delicious ramen. For dessert, Mochi. And to drink - Asahi beer.
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
A LOBA'MA – The Bad Female Wolf
The staff is super nice. Service is fast. Ambient music is pleasant. And most important of all - it delivers a variety of delicious brunch packs.
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
Casa dos Passarinhos – Nest of Good Food
"Casa dos Passarinhos": an honest neighborhood restaurant in Lisbon specialised in traditional & good Portuguese cuisine. Just give me their Açorda shrimp.
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
Mãe D'Água Amoreiras Reservoir – Water Temple
"Mãe D'Água Amoreiras Reservoir"" a jewel unknown to tourists. It's Lisbon's old reservoir - noawadays, it's a Water Temple. I always almost jump inside...
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
Cape Verdean Association – Dance when eating!
The "Cape Verdean Association" in Lisbon is rather simple, but the food is gorgeous and very tasty. If you dare, go on a Tuesday or Thursday for music...
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
Choupana Caffe – Brunch café
"Choupana Caffe" in Lisbon makes some amazing brunch - in my opinion, the best in town. My favorites are the scones, the croissants & the fresh juices...
By
Sara
Trigo
Linha d'Água – Get a deep breath
"Linha d'Água" is a perfect park in Lisbon to relax, enjoy a book, sit in peace next to the fountain... Just be careful: the birds might steal your food!
By
Sandra
Lopes
Village Underground – Alternative Lisbon
"Village Underground" Lisbon is a creative incubator space, a co-working community & an events destination. I just love the progressive vibe of the place.
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Royal Café – Healthy lunch & brunch
"Royal Café" is a nice, almost hidden place to have breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack in Lisbon. Their main specialties are natural, organic products.
By
Erik
Lassche
RD's Restaurante – Nepalese food
"RD's Restaurante" is THE Nepalese restaurant in the city. I love their momos in every version. Very tasty and great if you're on a budget!
By
Ana Carolina
Boldrini
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