Bits & Bites Winter 2023-24

A glimpse of our lives in Portugal

This week’s post is a little bit of everything we’ve been doing (bits) or eating (bites) since our last Bits & Bites post in the Fall of 2023. It’s a snippet of our lives here and the experiences we have had big or small – something many of you who participated in my 2023 subscriber feedback survey said they wanted to know more about.

I decided to put this in video format (it’s about 7 minutes long) since there are a lot of photos, but I also have included a list of everything in the video with links at the end of this post in case you want to check out some of the places we’ve been to, either because you already live here, are planning a scouting trip, you’re an armchair traveler, or planning a visit sometime in the future.

Links to the Bits & Bites in the video.

Nautk Restaurant & Rooftop - Oceanfront restaurant and rooftop bar in Parede.

Quimera Brewpub - Located in an 18th century Royal Tunnel in Lisbon.

Casa da Guia - Ocean-view restaurants and boutiques in and around a historic mansion.

Terrace Cafe, Bar & Restaurant - Oriental and Mediterranean fusion cuisine.

Locomotiva Tours - Take a ride in a little red Fiat to see all of the sights in Lisbon!

Wine Post - Located in a private Lisbon apartment, this is a Portuguese Wine Experience.

Palacio das Especiarias Fado & Dinner - Historic hotel in Lisbon offering an intimate dining experience with authentic Fado music.

Quinta do Cortador - Portuguese restaurant on the outskirts of Cascais. Outdoor seating during the warmer months. Cash only.

Viseu & Pousada de Viseu - Located in the center of Portugal, about 3 ½ hours north of Lisbon is the small city of Viseu.

Amora Brava - Wine shop and tasting room located in a former hospital pharmacy.

Improvviso Restaurant - Casual, small restaurant serving artisan pizzas and a small selection of Italian entrees (changes daily). In Viseu.

Cortico - Traditional Portuguese cuisine located in the historic center of Viseu.

Santar - Small quaint village in the Center of Portugal located in the Dao wine region. Home to Valverde Hotel & Spa.

Memorias Restaurant - Part of the Valverde Hotel & Spa. Artisan foods overlooking a vineyard. Awesome!

Cabeca - The village of “Head” located in the Center of Portugal. Noted for their holiday decorations and festivities.

Aveiro - Also known as the Venice of Portugal because of the network of canals and moliceiro boats.

Dim Sum Park - Some of the best dim sum in Lisbon!

Mae Restaurante - Traditional Portuguese dishes with flair. One wall is dedicated to pictures of mothers. A favorite!

Evora,Pousada de Evora & Chapel of Bones - Located in the Alentejo region of Portugal.

Fialho Restaurant - Family owned since 1945. Popular Portuguese restaurant with both locals and tourists.

Motorclassico - Annual Classic car show in Lisbon.

Sukhothai Restaurant - Authentic Thai food in Lisbon.

Taberna do Lis - Traditional Portuguese cuisine in a contemporary, relaxing atmosphere in the Rossio area of Lisbon.

The Cook & The Writer - Mike and Mary write a blog about two avid eaters exploring the world.

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Until next time…

Obrigada!

Carol.