Lisbon – Restaurant XL

xl2Let us suppose, then, a room dominated by warm colors, animated by curious and original decorative elements, in a wise balance between the rustic and sophisticated, where the result is a warm and intimate atmosphere.

The menu combines international style and learn with art’s own home cooking and choice of ingredients has a key role here. The menu starts by suggesting a variety of entries, about 27, which the highlight is the foie gras made from 2 shapes, which one the best, the mix of inputs XL (prawns, mushrooms and cheese cammenbert panados each with its sauce ), and many others to increase water in the mouth. Following are the soufflés, the steaks, with various sauces, which are the delight of guests, and many other dishes of fish and meat absolutely wonderful.

A final reference to cellaret which is considered one of the best in the country, presenting an excellent value for money.

Calçada da Estrela 57a/63
1200-661 Lisboa

Tlf: 213956118
Preços: Até 30 euros

Lisbon – Restaurant Via Graça

via-graaaThe location of the restaurant Via Graça is one of its greatest assets. But is not the only one. Indeed, his view is unique but the typical specialties, which cut across several areas of the country, leading us to a state of “grace” does not lag behind. The service and prices accompanying the care of preparation and service, sometimes are a little high for most unprepared pockets. But, without doubt, worth it for all the reasons. The right place for a romantic dinner, refined and quiet thanks to its breathtaking view over the city and river.

 

Lisbon – Restaurant Casa do Alentejo

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The Casa do Alentejo is located in a building of the last century with a style which refers to the strong Arab influence in the Alentejo. So this typical restaurant is part of an association where Alentejo people gather: they can hear themselves sing typical, proven expertise in the region, drinking and dancing. Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful homes in Lisbon and show the famous hospitality of this people. This is undoubtedly an address to remember the group for dinner, taking place regularly in many of the large halls of sumptuous restaurant. Join the rhythms of Alentejo and taste the flavors of a cuisine rich in the country.

R. das Portas de Sto. Antão, 58

Tel: 21 346 92 31

 

Preços: Até 15 euros

Barcelona – Ben Hur comes to the capital of Catalonia!

From 26 until 27 december Barcelona will host the BEN HUR LIVE© spectacle in the Palau Sant Jordi. Don’t miss anything of this fabulous event and book your apartment with Rent4Days right away! 

For people who will already be staying in Barcelona during the weekend of 26 and 27 december and don’t want to miss anything of this unique spectacle, or for people not knowing exactly what to expect, let’s recapitulate what BEN HUR LIVE© is all about:

The production, the vision of German producer, Franz Abraham has been developed over fifteen years and is finally ready for the public, including the famous chariot race. BEN HUR LIVE© coincides with the 50 year anniversary of the film and will dazzle its audience with a breathtaking combination of light, sound, water, wind and pyrotechnic effects in a show performed in the round, like an ancient arena. Huge projections on a water wall create a unique experience that appeals to all the senses.

The show is based on the novel, Ben Hur – a Tale of Christ, by Lew Wallace and tells the story of the life and destiny of the Jewish prince Judah Ben Hur at the beginning of the 1st century. The production will be accompanied by an emotional symphonic ‘soundtrack created by Stewart Copeland “The Police”, an English speaking narrator, as well as 400 performers and 100 animals including horses, donkeys, ponies, falcons and eagles.

The highlight of the show will be the famous chariot scene where five quadrigas will compete in a neck and neck race around the arena floor. The ‘stars’ of the show will be the thoroughbred horses, who together with a team of trainers and charioteers, will have undergone 12 months of intensive training.

Behind this project is a top-class creative team: BEN HUR LIVE© is directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, music by Stewart Copleland of The Police, the script by British author Shaun McKenna, and the production is designed by Mark Fisher, famous for the opening and final ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

BEN HUR LIVE© creator, Franz Abraham, comments: “The idea for BEN HUR LIVE© began 15 years ago. Right from the beginning I aimed to create something completely new, with a high level of artistry, that would excite the audience. The show will have the speed of a musical, the depth of great theatre, the power of a rock concert and the visual opulence of a Hollywood blockbuster.”

Lisbon – Restaurant Alcantara-Café

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Once part of the disco Alcantara-Mar, the Alcântara Café, continues to appear on the top of the capital’s luxury restaurants. A decoration where it mixes the classical architecture of the iron in a single and impressive fusion. The menu keeps the initial refinement, offering expert made dishes, without forgetting a strong originality: prawns with lemon cream, lacquered duck, crumb of bread on partridge with foie-gras, steak tartar, and a remarkable cellaret. Another exponent of the great designer Antonio Pinto. One drawback: the service has been more sympathetic. One of the first restaurants to open in Lisbon with a menu of nouvelle cuisine, then virtually unknown on Portuguesa land the Alcantara quickly became a success story among the richer in town, maintain the tradition of a late supper.

R. Maria Luisa Holstein, 15

Tel: 21 363 71 76

Rates: Up to 50 euros

Lisbon – Restaurant Grambinus

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Has existed for a good dozen years, and remains unmatched in the supply of seafood and fresh fish. Attended by the political class and the VIP’s of our country, but also by intellectuals and journalists, the Gambrinus is for many of its usual ones an obligatory stop. Apart from their rooms there is a balcony where you can always find some familiar faces. The menu, inspired by the international cuisine is exquisite and very diverse. Their seventy years of existence has given the status of place of worship.R. das Portas Santo Antão, 23
Tel: 21 342 14 66
Rates: Up to 50 euros

Lisbon – Restaurant Painel de Alcantara

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Hidden in an alley of Alcantara, the Painel is one of the best restaurants in Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon. From the entries, an irresistible ham and cheese, the cellaret and homemade desserts, everything is delicious. The menu is diverse and has different specialties daily. On Mondays, pastels of codfish with sprouts of rice and rice to chicken giblets; the 3rd, fillet of hake with rice of seafood, the 4th, rice and baked grouper in the Portuguese, the 5th, pataniscas with beans rice, the 6th , rice and beans for monkfish with entrecosto, to Saturday, the Portuguese and cooked leg of lamb to the baker. Despite the influx of fans, the service is still impeccable.

R. the Arc, 7-13

Tel: 21 396 59 20
Rates: Up to 20 euros

Lisbon – Club The Loft

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One of the hottest areas in the night of the capital, The Loft has a decoration and new team, but remains some of the guys who did the People of the best clubs in Lisbon. The space is now completely open, with the dj booth in the middle of the room, where it is visible to all. On entry, at a high point, a lounge with low tables and Puffs calls for a break. The soundtrack, in charge of the resident Dj’s, offers the best of electronic music, with special attention to the house music. A new space to discover in the busy neighborhood of Santos.

R. Institute of Industrial, 6
Santos – Alcântara
Tlf: 21 396 48 41