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Fado

 

UNESCO recognized Portuguese music genre as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In your next visit to Lisboa, don't miss the chance to listen to it! It is really worth it!

New Years Eve Coming Up!

New Years Eve from TheHOUSE

Sommer - Restaurant Suggestion

          Tonight, I would like to recommend you Sommer restaurant, the perfect place for your Monday dinner.

       Its menu is based on typical Portugueses dishes but, at the same time, all of them have a touch of sophistication and criativity. This restaurant  also has bar service, where you can have a drink without having dinner. Please, try the black caipiroska!

            As you see, there are no excuses for staying at TheHOUSE. Go and have a really nice dinner. 

Senhor Vinho - Restaurant suggestion

 If you have the opportunity to travel to Lisboa and you are looking for a really nice place to have a good dinner and listen fado, Sr. Vinho is an excellent choice.

Here, you will find a traditional and typical atmosphere and you'll have the opportunity to listen several good fadistas (Fado singers). This is the perfect combination for your Sunday's dinner!

It's placed in Lapa, 5 minutes from TheHOUSE: Rua do Meio à Lapa 18.

Living Lisboa - What to do - Tchaikovsky Show

This fall, one of the best classical music shows returns to Lisboa. You will have the opportunity to listen the very famous operas of Tchaikovsky, The Piano Concerto No. 1, Swan Lake and 1812 Overture, interpreted by the Sofía Symphony Orchestra. It will take place in Tivoli Theater, on 27th October, at 9.30 p.m.

Água Benta - Restaurant Suggestion

         Tonight I would like to recommend a very special restaurant – Água Benta.

More than a restaurant, the Água Benta is a component of live music especially jazz, blues, bossa. A drink, a snack or dinner, will always be the perfect excuse in order to enjoy the pleasure of coming to Água Benta.

With an excellent quality, Água Benta has a Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of author.

It’s situated five minutes from TheHOUSE.

Best regards,
Pilar

Living Lisboa - What to do - The Vik Exposition

If you are planning your visit to Belém, please don't miss the opportunity to visit the Bélem Cultural Centre. Here, you'll find one amazing exhibition about Vik Muniz (Brazilian photographer). This exposition is the largest retrospective of this artist career: you'll see more than one hundred work (including unpublished works and one donation to Berardo's Collection, "Rolleiflex"). 

During his life, the artist supported the use of unconventional materials and use them (scrap, chocolate syrup or cotton) in many of his photography representations. Vik's exposition is placed in Berardo Museum (Belém Cultural Centre), from Mondays to Fridays  (10 a.m. until 6 p.m.) and on Saturdays (10 a.m. until 10 p.m.).

The Decadente - Restaurant Suggestion

 Tonight I would like to recommend you a new restaurant in Príncipe Real: The Decadente.

 Located next to Bairro Alto – R. de São Pedro de Alcântara - The Decadente offers a living space at the center point of the city where all the experiences intersect, where travelers and locals converge in search of the best of Lisbon.

The menu offers modern Portuguese cuisine, based on the best national products and flavors. It's simple and informal, yet it delivers top-quality service and food.

 If you prefer you can make a reservation: (00351) 213461381

 

p.s. Don’t miss the balcony with this beautiful summer night.

 

Have a nice weekend.

 

Best regards,

 

Pilar

Living Lisboa - What to do - Fado Exhibition

"Óscar Cardoso - Guitarreiro" is an art exhibition dedicated to one of the most important and famous Portuguese Guitar Hand maker, Óscar Cardoso. It includes several instrumental shows with many musicians (which use Óscar Cardoso’s musical instruments) and it's placed in Fado’s Museum, from Tuesdays to Sundays (10 a.m. until 6 p.m.). It ends on 30^th December (Friday). 

Besides this exposition, don't miss this chance and visit the permanent exposition in Fado’s Museum. You will find all about our National song: music, history, pictures, videos ... it will be worth it!

French Film Festival

French Film Festival

Tonight I want to suggest you a different program.

From yesterday until October 16^th we are having the French film festival in Lisbon.

The Festival calls for a real journey to the center of cinema by presenting the best of French filmmaking.

The public will find different places face to a audacious and eclectic programming.

The program for tonight is:

7.30pm -  LISBOA  Movie São Jorge – Avenida da Liberdade

“DE VRAIS MENSONGES” de Pierre Salvadori | comedic Drama | 1h45

21h30 - LISBOA Cinemateca Portuguesa – Rua Barata Salgueiro n. 39

Opening of the Tribute to Anouk Aimee.
“LOLA” de Jacques Demy | Drama | 1h30

Enjoy your weekend!

Pilar

Living Lisboa - What to do - International Music Day

Today is the International Music Day and to celebrate it, I would like to suggest you a really good show that will take place in São Carlos Square in Chiado, today, 1^st October, at 10 p.m. You will have the opportunity to listen the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra. This show will be outdoors (in front of São Carlos Theatre) and it is free. It will be a different experience of Lisbon nightlife. So, take the 28 tram and enjoy this special night.

Taberna Ideal - Restaurant suggestion

 Tonight I would like to recommend you a very nice restaurant not too far from TheHOUSE – Taberna Ideal.

 Located in the neighborhood of Santos – R. da Esperança, Taberna Ideal is a restaurant that recreates the atmosphere of an old Portuguese tavern.

 It's simple and informal, yet it delivers top-quality service and food. Here, top-quality means a welcoming staff which advises you to share dishes, and quality ingredients in the mostly Portuguese menu that changes daily.
 If you can't get a table here, try two doors down at Petiscaria Ideal from the same owners.

 If you prefer you can make a reservation: (00351) 213962744

 

You will feel at home!

Best regards,

Pilar

 

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Living Lisboa - Restaurant Suggestion

What used to be a Convent is, nowadays, one of the most famous restaurant in Lisboa. Tonight, I would like to recommend you: Cervejaria Trindade. It’s placed in Chiado, where used to be Trindade (Trinity) Convent. It has delicious food, a friendly and mystic atmosphere.

It’s very easy to get there: the restaurant is placed in Rua da Trindade (Trindade Street, 20). You just need to take the 28 tram and leave in Chiado’s Square. From there, you just need to go up the Trindade Street and there you are. 

It ends at 2 a.m., and if you prefer you can make a reservation: (00351) 213423506.

Cantinho do Avillez - Restaurant Suggestion

There is a new and fresh restaurant from one of the best Portuguese chefs - José Avillez. It’s called “Cantinho do Avillez”.

After Michelin star recognition at the historic Tavares restaurant, chef José Avillez decided to create his own little spot where he could present a simpler and varied cuisine but with the expected touch of sophistication.
The result is this small, welcoming and comfortable space, with a bar where you can also sample some traditional dishes.
The décor features tiles and vintage lighting, and the reasonable prices invite regular visits.

The restaurant is situated in Rua dos Duques de Bragança - Chiado neighborhood. You just need to take the 28 tram in front of the Basílica and in 10 min. you are there.

If you prefer you can make a reservation: (00351) 211 992 369

Living Lisboa - Restaurant Suggestion

      If you want to have a relaxing and nice dinner, Alma Lusitana is the perfect place. Located in Cais do Sodré, this restaurant the perfect suggestion for your Sunday night: friendly atmosphere, beautiful landscape (nearby the Tagus River) and delicious and unique Portuguese food.

   After your dinner, you should go to "Meninos do Rio", right next to the restaurant, and enjoy all the view.
   You just need to take the E25 and leave on São Paulo Street.

Friday Night

After this rainy day there is nothing better than enjoying a cocktail in a warm and unique place. It seems that I am talking about our terrace but I’m not, concerning that it is Friday I think that you should go out!

The place that I am talking is called “Le chat qui pêche”. It’s a modern bar, all made of glass known for having a beautiful view to the river and for his famous cocktails.

It’s situated next to the Museum of Antique Art – Rua das Janelas Verdes - 15 min walking from TheHOUSE.

Best regards,

Pilar

Rotas das Sedas - Restaurant suggestion

Dear Guests,

There is a new secret place next to TheHOUSE: Rota das Sedas.

This place (which includes a wonderful terrace) is an old silk factory that operated until the mid-19th century. That past and the Silk Road inspired the name but the cuisine is completely Portuguese without any Asian influences. It's served in a buffet at lunchtime but there's also à la carte service offering a variety of dishes with a curious mixture of ingredients (but it remains open in the afternoon for lighter meals). You just need to cross the park in front of the Basílica, walk down the Avenida Álvares Cabral and once in Rato square turn to the second street on the right side – R. da Escola Politécnica, n 231. And that’s it.

Pharmacia - Restaurant suggestion

If you want to have a nice dinner in a unique place “PHARMACIA” is the best option!

Located in the Pharmacy Museum by the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, this restaurant's décor is inspired in the pharmacies of the past.
   The menu consists of traditional Portuguese "petiscos" (small dishes/"tapas") and the ambiance is relaxed.
   There is also a bar serving cocktails made with Portuguese wines.
    It does not close after lunch, meaning you may also show up for a mid-afternoon snack. You just need to take the E28 and go down in Sta. Catarina.

Living Lisboa - Restaurant Suggestion

If you are looking for a cozy restaurant nearby, where you can try traditional Portuguese dishes, you have to go to  “Cantinho Lusitano". Where you can try many national dishes and I'm sure you will like it very much.
        This restaurant is placed in Rua dos Prazeres (Prazeres Street). You just need to go down “Calçada da Estrela” (following down the tram line) and then go up to São Bento Street (Rua de São Bento). The restaurant is on the parallel street of this last address.

JAZZ NIGHT

Today I suggest two very good shows for Jazz fans.

The first show starts at 7pm in Largo de São Carlos (Chiado)  and presents : The Art of the Big Band. One hour later, you just need to walk down the street, towards the Chiado Museum for your second show: Sei Miguel.

While enjoying Jazz music I challenge you to try our Portuguese typical canned food - Conservas. The museum cafeteria has the best in Lisbon and offers a vast list of Portuguese wine.

You can not miss this!