For your next visit to Lisbon, Portugal, why not consider booking a walking tour of the city or a guided tour of some of the wonderful … Read more
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On the Menu…El Cocinillas, Madrid (Spain)
El Cocinillas is a charming and inviting neighborhood restaurant that is tucked away on a winding cobblestone street in Madrid's hip and trendy Malasaña neighborhood. As you walk by the large picture windows you will be drawn in by the casual and chic decor, with white painted brick walls, wood furnishings and crisp white linen tablecloths. Chef Julián Lara … Read more
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On the Menu…El Cocinillas, Madrid (Spain)
El Cocinillas is a charming and inviting neighborhood restaurant that is tucked away on a winding cobblestone street in Madrid's hip and trendy Malasaña neighborhood. As you walk by the large picture windows you will be drawn in by the casual and chic decor, with white painted brick walls, wood furnishings and crisp white linen … Read more
On the Menu…Bairro do Avillez, Lisbon (Portugal)
Bairro do Avillez is yet another jewel in the ever growing culinary empire of renowned chef José Avillez. It located not far from a number of his other restaurants in the popular Chiado area. Bairro do Avillez, which means "Avillez's neighborhood", occupies 1,000 m2 in a building that was once a convent and spans an entire city block. With a broad … Read more
Sites to See…Belém Tower, Lisbon (Portugal)
Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) stands on the northern bank of the Tagus River and is an iconic symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery. Built between 1514 and 1520, the tower served as a fortress to guard the entrance to the harbor in Lisbon. Located next to the Jerónimos Monastery, the tower was the starting point for many of the voyages that set sail … Read more