Richard Lachmann’s Dining in Lisbon, 2014 Edition
Richard Lachmann updates his popular “Dining in Lisbon” blog post with reviews of new restaurants and old favorites.
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Lego Fan Event Lisbon
A description of the LEGO Fan Event in Lisbon in April 2014, along with photos of elaborate models of cities and castles.
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Another Chance for Porto
A roundup of my trip to Porto, which has become a major tourist destination, and meetings with Portuguese authors of children’s books.
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Carnation Revolution: April 25, 1974-2014
A roundup of cultural and political events in Lisbon to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the April 25, 1974 revolution that ended fascist rule in Portugal.
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Live Like a Marrano: Passover and Easter in Portugal
The difficulty of finding matzah for Passover in Portugal leads me to the Inquisition and the fates of thriving Jewish communities there and in Spain.
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Trendsetter and Hipster’s Guide to Enjoying Lisbon
In Portugal it’s easy for visitors to enjoy special events and become part of the life of the country, as we found at a 10-day fish festival.
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