Petiscaria da Esquina

Av. República 20 c, 1000-207 Lisbon. From Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00.

For a Portuguese snack: With Taberna on a corner ahead, chef Vítor Sobral spreads his dishes along Avenida da República with the inauguration of yet another project. Keeping the Corner in the name, Petiscaria opened its doors to be a space that pays tribute to Portuguese gastronomy and where the culture of sharing at the table prevails. The menu is made up, of course, of snacks, but there are also some main dishes that are proposed daily. There are roosterfish fillets with coriander stew on Tuesdays, beef jardineira on Wednesdays, sea tomatoes on Thursdays and beef stew with grains on Fridays. At the same time, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Happy Hour arrives with imperials for €1 each.

Petiscaria da Esquina has a menu made up of Portuguese wines, Douro, Dão, Lisbon, Setúbal and Alentejo, as well as sparkling and fortified wines.

Gadanha’s house

R. Vasco da Gama 6, 7100-559 Estremoz. Dinner on April 20 at 75 euros (the pairing adds 35 euros). Reservations at 268249790.

To celebrate two years of Casa do Gadanha: It is with six hands that on April 20 Casa do Ganhada will prepare a dinner to celebrate its two years of respect for tradition, with a touch of the world. In Estremoz, chefs Bruno Caseiro, from the Cavalariça group, and Francesco Ogliari, from Tua Madre, will partner with Ruben Trindade Santos to create a surprise menu made up of six moments that will only be revealed on the night of the dinner. What is known is that, in addition to the comfort of Alentejo cuisine, it also has Cabeças de Reguengo wine pairings.

Casa do Gadanha, in Estremoz, celebrates two years with a dinner for six people

Soares dos Reis National Museum

R. de Dom Manuel II 44, 4050-522 Porto. From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets at 8 euros.

To revisit the full-length exhibition: It was on April 13, 2023 that the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis inaugurated the renewed long-term exhibition. Last year, this museum in Porto invited the most curious to explore its almost 200-year journey through this collection, composed of two complementary narratives: the first reflects the history of the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis and the way in which it was They were organizing the collections. integrated and the second values ​​artists and their works. In total there are 1,133 pieces that tell the history of the museum and art, distributed in 27 rooms. Tickets can be purchased on the museum’s website.

The Long Term Exhibition at the Soares dos Reis National Museum was inaugurated on April 13, 2023

JNcQUOI Avenue

Av. da Liberdade 182 184, 1250-146 Lisbon. April 19 from 12 noon. Reservations through [email protected] or 219 369 900.

To celebrate seven years with seven wines: JNcQUOI Avenida will celebrate its seven years in the capital with an event where there will be no shortage of wine and the bottles are quite large. “It’s Friday, it’s the day of the big bottle” is scheduled for April 19, starting at 12:00 p.m., and foresees the opening of a selection of seven Portuguese wines that will be served by the glass. They are Quinta Vale Meão 2019 (5L), Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa 2019 (6L), Chryseia 2017 (9L), Barca Velha 2011 (6L), Legado 2017 (6L), Pintas 2015 (5L) and the Mirabilis Grande Reserva 2017 (6 liters). Throughout the day there will also be Fado à Janela concerts, performed by the duo Mel and Francisco Moreira.

JNcQUOI Avenida celebrates its 7th anniversary

“Paula Rego: Manifesto”

Paula Rego House of Stories, Av. da República 300, 2750-475 Cascais. From April 18 to October 6. Tickets between 2.50 euros and 5 euros.

To remember the last 50 years of Portugal with Paula Rego: Divided in two parts, Paula Rego: Manifesto It comes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of April 25 with a pre and post revolution. The first part, exhibited at the Casa das História Paula Rego since April 18, arises from the recreation of the first individual exhibition of the Portuguese artist, presented in 1965 at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes, and is composed of works made between 1961 and 1965 and whose whereabouts were unknown for several years. Recently located, they represent the affirmation of Paula Rego’s attitude of resistance against the dictatorship. The second part presents around 60 works and proposes an in-depth critical analysis, through the artist’s perspective and experience, on topics such as the post-revolutionary context: among them women’s rights. Paula Rego: Manifesto It is open until October and tickets, available online, cost €2.50 for Cascais residents and €5 for the general public.

Paula Rego. Hungry Dogs, 1963

BEHEN

Rua da Boavista 182, 1200-071 Lisbon. From April 18 to 27.

To discover BÉHEN’s printed pieces: They are part of the THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS collection and landed at the Lisbon Parliament on April 18 after having been exhibited at ModaLisboa in October. BÉHEN’s printed pieces are available until April 27 and include hoodies, jeans, printed linen shirts, tote bags and stories in this pop-up shop.

BÉHEN participated in ModaLisboa in October 2023

NINE DOTS Azorean Art Boutique Hotel

R. dos Mercadores 76, 9500-092 Ponta Delgada.

To appreciate art in a hotel: With its doors open since March, the NINE DOTS Azorean Art Boutique Hotel presents itself as an independent hotel, which was born from the desire to combine art and literature with tourism. Thus, it is inspired by the cultural legacy of the Azores – in the plastic arts, literature, crafts and architecture – and has a collection made up of works by artists and personalities from the Azores represented in some of the main international museums and national, from the Musée d’Orsay to the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. All the creations are displayed in the common areas of the hotel and also in some of the 36 rooms. In addition to this artistic aspect, this hotel in Ponta Delgada also has a restaurant and lounge bar, ETC. Osteria Bar: a wellness center with an indoor pool, interior garden and reading corner.

NINE DOTS Azorean Art Boutique Hotel opened its doors in March in the historic center of Ponta Delgada

Real de Casa da Calçada

R. de Rodrigues Sampaio 105, 4000-124 Porto

To customize the steak: Do you put minhota, ribeye, sirloin or loin? The new menu of Real by Casa da Calçada leaves doubts in the air with a participatory and customizable proposal. Anyone who comes to this Porto restaurant can choose what type of steak they want and what sauce and accompaniment to share the dish with. There are several combinations and the idea is precisely this: shuffle. For those who are not fans of meat, the restaurant has a menu with options ranging from fish to vegetarian dishes, seafood and traditional Portuguese dishes.

Real by Casa da Calçada, in Porto, is managed by Amazing Evolution

Grand Cabaret Hotel

Calçada do Marquês de Tancos 2, 1100-340 Lisbon. April 19 from 6 to 11 p.m. Free admission.

To end the week with gin in hand: Next April 19, the Grand Cabaret Hotel opens its doors to a free entry party that promises to awaken the curiosity and senses of guests with the new limited edition of Hendrick’s Gin. It is at the Palacio de Tancos, in Lisbon, where this party will take place and where a story will be told in each of the rooms, taking the guests on a journey of flavors that will end with a DJ set between 9:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. . The event is free but prior registration is required.

Grand Cabaret is Hendrick’s new gin

extreme laser tag

Av. Dr. Luis Sá 4, 2710-089 Sintra. Every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

To combine entertainment with art and culture: It is the largest laser tag stadium in the Iberian Peninsula and opened its doors at the Feijão Verde Fun Park in Sintra. With more than 1,200 square meters, Xtreme Laser Tag combines entertainment for all ages with art and culture in a single experience. Focused on fun and strategy, this game takes place in an arena that transforms throughout the experience thanks to its different scenarios. Tickets can be purchased on the Feijão Verde Fun Park Sintra website and are available individually or in groups: for schools and companies.

Xtreme Laser Tag is the largest laser tag venue on the Iberian Peninsula

Tholla Lemon

Rua da Boavista 18, 1200-275 Lisbon. From Tuesday to Thursday from 18:00 to 00:00 and from Friday to Saturday from 18:00 to 2:00.

To drink an exclusive cocktail: It is presented as a cozy and comfortable space dedicated to cocktails and opened its doors on Rua da Boavista, in Lisbon, in February. At Limão by Tholla, both the signature drinks and the sharing plates have a common ingredient, and it’s not hard to guess. Lemon is the king of this house and gives a touch to all the cocktails on the menu, which appear with typical Portuguese names. In addition, there are karaoke sessions and comedy shows. To improve the experience, happy hour reduces the price of each cocktail to €5 from 6 to 8 p.m. every day.

Limão by Tholla opened its doors at number 18 Rua da Boavista, in Lisbon

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