sábado, 11 de maio de 2013

Praia dos Ingleses



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The restaurant Praia dos Ingleses is on Rua Coronel Raúl Peres, in Foz do Douro. This could be any restaurant, but its landscape makes it different from every other restaurant.

This place is situated in Praia dos Ingleses, the source of the name. There are plenty of specialties to taste, at lunch and at dinner, or even drink an afternoon cocktail with some friends.

But most of all there's the view that this awesome place grants its costumers with. Its visitors are able to enjoy a nice meal with a view above the ocean and the beach. The space inserts itself in the landscape and the luminosity is one of the restaurant's highlights. 

We advise you to enjoy a quiet dinner in the esplanade watching the sunset ate the end of the day.



sexta-feira, 10 de maio de 2013

Arcádia: Casa do Chocolate



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The name Arcádia is a part of the history of our city, and those who know that can't ignore it. Why? Because its homemade chocolates are considered the world's best for many people.

The story goes back to 1933 and it has remained to the present day as a reference. One of the Arcádia's stores is in Boavista, one of the busiest areas in town. The shop window filled with bonbons lures anyone who passes by.

The chocolate recepies remain the same since 1933 and according to Arcádia, the secret is in the amazing quality of the products they use. However, the brand has been innovating and creating new kinds of chocolates, some with Oporto wine and whisky.

If you see Arcádia during a walk by Avenida da Boavista don't hold back, go in, it's worth it to taste some candies or even the hot chocolate that has been delighting whoever comes by.



quinta-feira, 9 de maio de 2013

Caçula

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Caçula, in Praça Carlos Alberto can almost be mixed up with the history of Downtown Oporto. This restaurant was launched in 2005 and along with this change came a new concept.

Integrated in a four story building, Caçula has won a new image, marked by modernity, sophistication and bold design. The groundfloor room works everyday with menus at lunch and manu cards at dinner. The upper floors are normally used for group events.

Everyday there are three different menus: meat, fish and vegetarian. This restaurant puts inovation right next to the traditional dishes. The pizzas and the tapas are two of the reference points of Caçula that make the costumers come go back for more.

Stop by Caçula for lunch while in downtown Oporto, gourmet food at low cost pricesm with the average cost of 15€ per meal.




quarta-feira, 8 de maio de 2013

Padaria Ribeiro



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Padaria Ribeiro has already a century full of history and its popularity hasn't gone lost along the years. Placed in Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, this small bakery is one of those you must try.

The pastries and cakes are its main attraction. Once you're in, you have the chance to taste homemade sweets that just got out of the oven and have extreme quality. At any time of the day you can buy freshly made warm bread.

Lanches are a house specialty, with ham, mortadella and cheese involved in a fluffy and soft mass, which are constantly being taken out of the oven and delighting the costumers.

If you're ever in Downtown Oporto, please don't forget to stop by Padaria Ribeiro, its high quality pastries will make you want to come back.




Verde Tília

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João Paulo Jardim gave gis imprint to the decoration of Verde Tília, a modern tea room. This space was launched in 2010 in Alameda Eça de Queiroz, by theAntas area, escaping downtown's usual fuss.

The location combines with Verde Tília's spirit, which transmits peace and offers its costumers the oportunity to relax at the flavour of several teas. These are the main characters and they can be hot or cold, chosen from the french brand Le Palais de Thés.

Verde Tília is divided in two inner spaces and an outter esplanade. The décor, at the responsability of João Paulo Jardim, is another important aspect. On the inside, the bright colors relax us, colors like the light green from the walls or the tables' white. You can enjoy the exterior part all year because it is heated and you're able to request blankets in the cooler days.

Verde Tília is a space that lets us forget the city's bustle, therefore being ideal for a conversation among friends while drinking a nice infusion.




terça-feira, 7 de maio de 2013

Queima das Fitas

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Queima das Fitas is a portuguese college tradition. Spread across the country, students from every university organize a week full of tradition and lots of party. Oporto isn't an exception!

If you're visiting our city this week make sure you pass by the queimódromo, on Parque da Cidade in Matosinhos. Despite being away from the centre, students and visitors of the event have at their disposal free buses from the Trindade's metro station and from the Hospital de São João. If you don't wanna get into a big fuss you can always go by subway.

This year, the Oporto's Queima has its schedule full of national and international arrtists, such as Gogol Bordello, SuperNada, Bloc Party and Quim Barreiros.

Inside the queimódromo there are lots of stalls that belong to the various faculties of Oporto's Academy and even some from fast food restaurants like Psicológico, famous for its hotdogs and burguers.

If you're in Oporto, don't lose the oportunity to spend the night in the company of you college students, we can asure you a rocking party and  a lot of fun for eight straight days.