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Laura Dehelean
"Chef Hugo Candeias is behind Ofício’s new menu, a place that sells itself as an “atypical tasca”. Unlike your typical tasca, here the decor is carefully thought through and the ambiance is bright and inviting. The savory menu is divided into cold and hot options, with tempting dishes like mussels in escabeche sauce, beef tartare with marrowbone and oven baked ray fish. Petiscos such as the seafood vegetable taco, with crisp iceberg lettuce in place of a tortilla, may not sound like the most Portuguese thing ever, but the flavors you’ll experience at ​​Ofício are decidedly local. It’s just that they’re a little atypical!"
Ariel Blakeman
"This centrally located restaurant, almost directly opposite the Bairro do Avillez gastronomic complex, defines itself as an "atypical tasco ", where the concept is to offer contemporary Portuguese cuisine perfect for sharing, served in the informal atmosphere of a typical neighbourhood restaurant. Here, you’ll find starters, petiscos, hot specialities, sharing boards and seasonal dishes on the menu, all of which showcase excellent technique, typical flavours and the occasional Mexican touch, given that the chef worked in the famous (and now defunct) Hoja Santa restaurant in Barcelona."
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"This atypical neighborhood “tasco” is a rare gem. Contemporary Portuguese dishes are served in a laid-back setting and distinguished as Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide—a local favorite."

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Complete guide with attractions and venues where to eat/drink, get those very special souvenirs from (bespoke & local brands and markets) and catch a beautiful sight…or just your breath after walking up and down the hills of this marvellous city. Lisbon is all about art, colors, architecture and GOOD vibes! 🇵🇹💚 💡General tip: combine Lisbon with visits/stays in Sintra and Porto. Highlights: 🚋 Trams - The Lisbon tramway network is a system of trams in operation since 1873; it presently comprises six lines and has a length of 31 km with 63 trams in operation (45 historic "Remodelados", 8 historic "Ligeiros" and 10 modern articulated trams). Tram 28 is famous because happens to go past many of the city's most significant landmarks in districts like Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. Because the route also uses some heritage-style tram carriages, it has become a popular tourist attraction in the city. 💠 Azulejos - is a form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos happen to be one of the most distinctive art forms in Portugal and are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. 🧼 Soaps - Oprah Winfrey said they're one of her favorite things, so the world is now also a fan of Portuguese soaps. But they're not recent products. They've been made since the 1800s and are 100% natural. They've maintained beautiful Art Deco and Art Nouveau packagings from the 1920s, and have become one of the favorite gifts to take from Portugal. 🥮 Pastel de nata - is a Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, optionally dusted with cinnamon - looks like a cross between a custard tart and a cake; created by monks in the Jerónimos Monastery, a major tourist attraction today and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🍲You also have to try these traditional dishes: Bifana, Sardines, Caracoletas & Prego na Pao, Alheira de Mirandela, Queijadas. 🧉Ginja - also known as ginjinha. This sour cherry liqueur is a tourist favorite but has sweetened locals’ palates for a long time too. There are establishments in Lisbon entirely dedicated to selling this sweet beverage made with Morello cherries, a variety of spices, and plenty of sugar. Nowadays, ginja is also served in edible chocolate cups. While you may choose among white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, dark chocolate does indeed pair beautifully with the super sweet, almost syrupy drink.
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