Travel

Gin Lovers Fado at Gin Lovers You might stumble into a tiny Fado concert, as we did, in the towering atrium of this “shopping mall” (no Kohl’s or Cinnabon inside; lots of locally-made goods). Housemade gin, creative cocktails, and elevated food—we loved the Pica Pau and Deconstructed Bacalhau. Zenith Zenith Packed but friendly, this brunch hideaway has sweet and savory pancakes, benedicts, shakshuka, and sangria! Manteigaria The pastel de nata custard tarts are a must-try in Lisbon....

Villa Craft Beer & Bread I ended up coming here two days in a row, and it wasn’t for lack of nearby options. The sardine roll, baked in a wood-fired oven, took me to my happy place. Great local beers on tap, and the fridge has hard-to-find canned beer from all over Portugal. Sintra National Palace Sintra National Palace If you go early to beat the crowds, you can spend plenty of time here and really get a feel for what life was like 500 years ago in Portugal....