656278 Thu Oct 01 08:10:06 -0700 2009 2 50 Spain/Portugal 0 5071977 hi everyone, i'll be in portugal for the first time in oct and would love to get any recommendations. i'll be in porto, the douro and lisbon. many thanks in advance :) Thu Oct 01 08:10:07 -0700 2009 15904 rubyyao 1 5073282 Hi Ruby, I have posted significantly on Lisbon over the past year, so I would consult these links for information on that spectacular city! http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/652075 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/652440 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/614259 Still, here are some places that I would seek out while there: ViniPortugal (free wine tasting and education center - A MUST) Cervejaria Ramiro (best Shellfish in Lisbon) João do Grão (Old School - specializes in bacalhau) Bonjardim (famous for roasted chicken) Forninho do Saloio (good grilled foods) Antiga Confeitaria de Belém (famous for the Pasteis de Nata ou Belém) Sinal Vermelho (Portuguese Bistrôt-style - Excellent) Restaurante Esquina da Fé (neighborhood place - good variety and service) Solar dos Presuntos (pricier; yet great seafood) Nektar Wine Bar (good wine bar and food) A Tasca da Esquina (new place from legendary chef Vítor Sobral) A Granja Velha (classic lunch place in the Baixa) Confeitaria Nacional (a legendary Lisbon Café) Churrasco da Graça (neighborhood local place; great grilled foods) Pastelaria Suiça (Another traditional café) Café Nicola (Yet another classic café) Faz Figura (More upscale place) Café São Bento (good steak and Bistôt food) Conventual (chic, yet affordable; somewhat 80s retro) Flor de Sal (near Conventual; relaxing and good food) Galeto (classic place; almost like a Portuguese-style Diner - open late which is a plus Best of luck and feel free to ask questions! Sorte! Thu Oct 01 16:29:31 -0700 2009 5071977 251260 vinhotinto75 2 5073917 wow! thanks :) Thu Oct 01 23:28:08 -0700 2009 5073282 15904 rubyyao