The Portuguese Bullfight
An afternoon at a bullfight in the town of Vila Franca de Xira and thoughts on the role of bullfighting in that community.
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Richard Lachmann’s 2015 Dining in Lisbon
Reviews of innovative, traditional, and specialized Lisbon restaurants, along with dessert places including an unexpected reunion.
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Is Porto the Next Hipster Destination?
On our most recent trip to Porto, we witness the changes in the city due to the influx of tourists and of young, hip new residents from Scandinavia.
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Three Japanese Restaurants Off the Beaten Path: A Guest Post by Richard Lachmann
My husband Richard Lachmann continues his series of restaurant reviews abroad with three less well-known fusion restaurants in Japan.
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Uruguay: Your Questions Answered
A brief, at times humorous, introduction to Uruguay, a country my family visited in December 2011, focusing on people, places, and history.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
