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On the Menu…Mini Bar Restaurant, Lisbon (Portugal)

April 8, 2021 By International Lodging Corporation

The food scene in Lisbon has seen a resurgence in the past few years, and the chef that has been credited with sparking the revolution in contemporary Portuguese cuisine is José Avillez. His restaurant Belcanto was the first in Lisbon to earn two Michelin stars. He has added a number of new restaurants to his empire since opening Belcanto, and they include everything from pizza, to cafes, to a gourmet bar, to fine dining at its best.

Mini Bar was José Avillez’s third restaurant to be opened in the vibrant Chiado neighborhood. Originally located in the São Luiz Theater, Minibar has moved into Chef Avillez’s multi-venue Bairro do Avillez, in a space that celebrates the glitz and glamour of an earlier era and was formerly a cabaret. Unlike other bars, Mini Bar elevates everything it serves, from its specialty cocktails, craft beers and wines, to its amazing food offerings that are unlike any other food you have eaten in a bar before.  It may be a bar with a relaxed atmosphere, but it’s still a José Avillez restaurant, which means that the food always takes center stage.

Keeping with the theatrical theme of the venue, the food is categorized into “acts” in a play with a variety of small plates offered in each act. The prices per plate range from €5 – €15 per item, with dishes such as Tuna Tartar Temaki Cone, Beef Croquettes, and Wild Mushroom Rice. The beauty of the small plates is that you can either create your own story line and select items from the menu a la carte, or go with the “Debut Menu” or “Now On Menu” of 10 courses designed by the chef.

Chef Avillez trained under Ferran Adrià at the highly acclaimed restaurant El Bulli in Spain, and you can see the influence this training had on him in the dishes he serves at Mini Bar. As it says on the playful menu “…where nothing is what it seems!” The 1st Act on the menu features two “mini cocktails to bite”, such as a Green Apple Margarita that you chew and the whimsical Caipirinha Belcanto delivered in a sphere. They are literally bite sized and a great way to start the gourmet show at Mini Bar, so rather than choose between them, just order both and enjoy. One item listed under the 2nd Act is a signature dish that pays homage to his Spanish mentor, the “El Bulli Olives Xl-LX”. It is a dish that is inventive, indulgent and delicious, and not to be missed.

Mini Bar serves dinner and drinks starting at 7:00pm from Monday to Sunday. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

  • Rua Nova da Trindade, 18
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Phone: +351 211 305 393
  • Website: Mini Bar

Photo credit: Mini Bar

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Private Tours in Lisbon for Kids – Classic Lisbon Walking Tour – 3 Hours

September 1, 2020 By International Lodging Corporation

Get to know some of Lisbon’s most popular neighborhoods on this walking tour designed for families traveling with children aged 6-12 and discover some of its hidden treasures. The 3 hour private tour begins down by the river on the Praça do Município and works its way around the vibrant Baixa, Ribeira, Bica, Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods, covering about 2.5 miles. Along the way you will have a chance to ride on a traditional yellow tram (Bica funicular) before finishing up at Rossio Square.

Your guide will make it fun for the kids and interesting for adults, sharing fascinating stories about Lisbon, the locals, the most important symbols of the city and its main historical events, and much more. Activities include a scavenger hunt in the Bairro Alto, a cobblestone pattern challenge, and a traditional pastry tasting.

2022 Prices (for up to four participants) and other info:

  • US $250 – Daily (start time at 10:00am or 3:00pm)
  • US $24 supplement for each additional person  (4+ years old)
  • Additional children under 4 years old are free
  • Price includes a tour with a local expert guide for 3 hours
  • Languages available: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Photo credit: © Christopher Pappas · All rights reserved. / Photo of Chiado neighborhood

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Filed Under: Family Travel, Portugal, Private Tours (Portugal) Tagged With: Lisbon, Lisbon (Private Tours) Kid Tours, Portugal

Private Tours in Lisbon for Kids – Old Quarter Walking Tour – 3 Hours

September 1, 2020 By International Lodging Corporation

Get to know Lisbon’s Old Quarter on this walking tour designed for families traveling with children aged 6-12. This tour explores the oldest quarters of the city, including the traditional Mouraria (Moorish Quarter), Castelo, which takes its name from the hilltop Castle of São Jorge, and Alfama, the city’s oldest and most historic quarter. The 3 hour private tour begins on Rossio Square and covers about 2.5 miles in the Mouraria and Alfama before ending at the Campo das Cebolas by the Tagus River.

Your guide will make it fun for the kids and interesting for adults, sharing stories about the popular characters of the city, local symbols, favorite snacks, exciting legends and myths, and unique details that some of the locals don’t even know. Activities include a scavenger hunt in the Alfama, discovering ceramic tile patterns challenge, and a traditional pastry tasting.

2022 Prices (for up to four participants) and other info:

  • US $250 – Daily (start time at 10:00am or 3:00pm)
  • US $24 supplement for each additional person (4+ years old)
  • Additional children under 4 years old are free
  • Price includes a tour with a local expert guide for 3 hours
  • Languages available: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Note: Can be combined with the Castle of São Jorge Tour to include an interior visit to the castle. For more information on this tour, click here.

Photo credit: Jorge Franganillo (CC BY 3.0)

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Filed Under: Family Travel, Portugal, Private Tours (Portugal) Tagged With: Lisbon, Lisbon (Private Tours) Kid Tours, Portugal

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