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Monteiths

hugo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:01 +0000

“The Oak floorboards tell stories of the daily ebb and flow of young professionals, seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, the polished bar top shimmers with tales of cocktail dresses; couples come to share intimate candle lit dinners whilst kicking back in the softened wingback chairs; the fire breaths life into the self-indulgent Sunday worshippers; and the Secret Garden has fully blossomed, whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner or a tantalizing tailored cocktail, Monteiths enchanting atmosphere leaves you craving for more. So come on in..”

LAWRENCE’S HOTEL

hugo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:18:27 +0000

The oldest hotel of the Iberian Peninsula (1764). Lawrence’s has a sophisticated ambience where each room is unique, where doors don’t have numbers but names with history. Known by it’s splendours restaurant, in Lawrence’s we can try an authentic pallet of flavours that will last in time.

Lagoa das 7 Cidades

hugh — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:10:57 +0000

Lagoa das Sete Cidade which stands for the Seven Cities Lagoon, is a small lake in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It consists of two small lakes connected by a narrow passage (crossed by a bridge). It is located inside a dormant volcano cone in the east side of the island of São Miguel Island. It is the largest fresh-water lake in the Azores.
It is normally covered with clouds that fill the inside of the cone. In the few days that is uncovered, each side of the lake reflects the sunlight in different colors. This effect translates to the local names given to the small lagoons – one is known as the Green Lagoon and the other is known as the Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Verde e Lagoa Azul in Portuguese).
Due to the use of fertilizer in its shores the lake’s fauna and flora are environmentally threatened.

Under the Stairs

hugo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:43:37 +0000

If you would like to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself, this is the place. You can enjoy the seasonally inspired award winning cocktails, locally sourced foods and a range of the finest music for your ears. The interior is shabby chic, mirrored by ever changing art and photography selections.

Elevador de Santa Justa

hugo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:08:36 +0000

The Santa Justa Lift was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, an engineer born in Porto to French parents, and apprentice of Gustave Eiffel[citation needed]. Construction began in 1900 and was finished in 1902; originally powered by steam, it was converted to electrical operation in 1907. The iron lift is 45 metres tall and is decorated in neogothic style, with a different pattern on each storey. The top storey is reached by helicoidal staircases and has a terrace that offers views of Lisbon Castle, the Rossio Square and the Baixa neighbourhood. There are two lift cages, each with a wooden interior and accommodation for a maximum of 20 passengers. The lift has become a tourist attraction in Lisbon as, among the urban lifts in Lisbon, Santa Justa is the only vertical one. Others, including Elevador da Glória and Elevador da Lavra, are more like funiculars that help climb the slopes of Lisbon.

Bar Procópio

hugo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:46:39 +0000

Procopio is the perfect bar to go if all you want to have is a drink and chat with your friends. The mood of the bar is different, maybe for the lack of natural light, or it’s Art Nouveau decoration, the bossa nova music style playing on the background, the super gracious service and the tons of imagery information you collect while having a nice glass of Port Wine or a beer, all along with some hot popcorn.

Pavilhão Chinês

hugo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:23:11 +0000

What once was a grocery shop from the early XX century it now is one of the most important landmarks of the Romantic period in Lisbon. The decoration is entirely filled with collections from the XVIII the XX century, precisely position for the public.

The host service is of high elegance remembering traditional ” coffee-bar” of the Twenties. You can enjoy from over 100 pure teas, cocktails and all of artisan confection as it orders the hotel tradition alongside with all the other fast drinks and foods shape the soul of this bar. The Chinese Pavilion has equally been used for filming, meetings of congressmen, wines tasting and interviews.

Restaurante Faz Figura

hugo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:39 +0000

known for its fantastic view over the Tejo river, this restaurant excels in its tasteful dishes.

The restaurant is is a bit pricy, but perfect for a romantic meal with your partner, but you can make group reservation.

The 39 Steps

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:00:19 +0000

The 39 Steps Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Alley Theatre – Plaza Studio

615 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas United States

The Village Vanguard

hugo — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:33:09 +0000

The Village Vanguard is a jazz club in the west village off of broadway and can be easy to miss if you aren’t paying attention. The atmosphere there is great and they usually put on great acts. I don’t know what the current price per set is right now, but it shouldn’t be more then 40. There is a two drink cover there.

Doors open at 8:00pm. Sets begin at 9:00pm and 11:00pm nightly. From time to time, there is an additional 12:30am set on Saturday. It’s best to call the club for confirmation of a third set.