Yup, I went to Portugal for the first time, back in September. I stayed primarily in
Lisbon, although I ventured slightly further away for two days to Cascais.
I didn't pick Lisbon for tourism, and certainly not food the cuisine, I was there for a conference. As such, my dining was mostly limited to large groups, although I did explore the bakeries a bit on my own. While the majority of the dining was very lackluster, there were two strong points, that I still think back on and start to drool.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtBSk9ML8MRycE5S1ZVIpl2Mm7ACXx74inif9AaFt7dAX5j94K_EZOb_17A9Ue_VsRGQXJnZgExDiejGwjY13U2rboLmfZUTbWrvp37zdye0Gh26ezYzqvZunWT60w_Pr87Dlw6iGlwu4/s320/IMG_20160921_131513.jpg) |
The reason to go to Lisbon: Life changing egg tarts. |
Bakeries / Treats
- Go to Pastéis de Belém. That is all.
- Really good froyo, with a unique fun topping I can't stop thinking about, Weeel.
- A Padaria Portuguesa, where I discover just how good Pão de Deus can be! Soft, fluffy, slightly sweet, pull apart bread with a delicious topping ... swoon.
- Sacolinha, a bakery chain in Portugal. I got to try some unknown items, but not were awesome.
- Soft serve Cornetto machine?!!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvoG45M7TnYprL0Wc1BXjIC6JH7f5qqyQ6GapWf8uH9E7OHtrd2BM9hVJNNE505aZmTDBMc16Iq-W5wXcbXFDRBTi0ndgYTGeS4WmCJsBhueS5glec0_CDCFTA2NECLrJ9M7rZcftMKWi/s320/IMG_20160922_201134.jpg) |
Breads & Spreads at Largo. |
Restaurants
- Ground Burger: Great pedigree, but the restaurant crumpled under our group size.
- More large group dining at Largo. Meh. The bread and spread were good.
- Charming setting, not touristy, but, mediocre group dinner at As Salgadeiras.
- Of course I went to McDonald's. Had to check out the local specialties!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyi8dPi-EMMKQac2sdrnVU8RFIP9jAL1ya9DAXI613jcBMtkeqZF4x2MzZtDOAmELD7keDahqfYpuSfz1idqQoI4Q3JrZE0PNcGNi0LhGdvbQ07hqtRRYwNDRwJXrKbIhqt15U0njecvY/s320/IMG_20160924_091424.jpg) |
Breakfast Feast @ Sheraton, Cascais. |
Hotels
- Lobby Bistro: large, but highly mediocre, breakfast buffet at the Sheraton Lisboa.
- A highly unimpressive club lounge, Sheraton Lisboa.
- Breakfast buffet at Glass, Sheraton, Cascais. Finally, an excellent breakfast buffet! Extensive selection, quality, and tasty!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnmgbRkds9EYX_aJ1KUMNpx-Y9BYAQaI6QekY8GMIfCTaByT1bzZ1D9gSHWSnzae4HZt3lDuap_zBJeDMnxQ1pqbCFdDCuAT1rQCsRWZrrzgOMEYo1WnyW0i4EmGN4WJ-ljZ2roHJSYdA/s320/IMG_20160918_203835.jpg) |
Meal on TAP Portugal. |
Airports / Flights
- A tale of two Pão de Deus in the Lisbon airport.
- TAP Airlines: The sandwich "snack" didn't impress, but the hot meal wasn't awful (although still economy dining).
0 comments:
Post a Comment