The Lisbon Dining Club.
Jun 12th, 2007, 07:10 AM
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Dear Trav 1st
As you know June is the month of Santos Populares. The craziest of Lisbon's nights is 13th June evening (Saint Anthony, patron of Lisbon) with 24rd (Saint John) and 29th (Saint Peter) coming close. The mandatory meal for these days are grilled sardines with sangria, eaten in the open space in improvised restaurant areas of popular districts of Lisbon, while listening to louzy music.
Tradition says sardines should be eaten with the hepl of bare hands, but I indulge myself with the cooperation of a fork and a knife.
Lizzy and Gert and their lovely husbands are eating out tonight and we'll make use of the occasion to discuss dinner on the 28th. Whatever is the outcome of this discussion, I think is very convenient for you to make a reservation of 28th dinner in your agenda. I think I have your email address. Kind regards to Mr Travfirst.
As you know June is the month of Santos Populares. The craziest of Lisbon's nights is 13th June evening (Saint Anthony, patron of Lisbon) with 24rd (Saint John) and 29th (Saint Peter) coming close. The mandatory meal for these days are grilled sardines with sangria, eaten in the open space in improvised restaurant areas of popular districts of Lisbon, while listening to louzy music.
Tradition says sardines should be eaten with the hepl of bare hands, but I indulge myself with the cooperation of a fork and a knife.
Lizzy and Gert and their lovely husbands are eating out tonight and we'll make use of the occasion to discuss dinner on the 28th. Whatever is the outcome of this discussion, I think is very convenient for you to make a reservation of 28th dinner in your agenda. I think I have your email address. Kind regards to Mr Travfirst.
Jun 14th, 2007, 04:53 AM
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Dear Lobo, We rely on you completely with choose of time and the place. Any day that works for you is fine with us.
I remember reading about Saint Anthony celebration in one of Matt’s posts. Hope you had lots of fun last night.
With 29th being the holiday, will museums and Castelo be open that day?
I remember reading about Saint Anthony celebration in one of Matt’s posts. Hope you had lots of fun last night.
With 29th being the holiday, will museums and Castelo be open that day?
Jun 14th, 2007, 07:29 AM
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Lisbon City Holiday is 13th June. The 29th June AFAIK is an ordinary working day. I wish we had all and every saint's day as a city holiday, but that's not possible 
I prefer 29th since it's Friday and we have more peace of mind thinking that the next day is not a working day. If you like the idea, after the sardines, we can move to Bairro Alto to a Fado Club to have some (more) drinks.
How is Mr Travelfirst Portuguese language pronunciation going? At least from the writen form, if he is able to read French, he should be able to read Portuguese since Latin is behind both languages. Even English is not that different.
I left some notes on your itinerary on other thread.
KR/Joao
I prefer 29th since it's Friday and we have more peace of mind thinking that the next day is not a working day. If you like the idea, after the sardines, we can move to Bairro Alto to a Fado Club to have some (more) drinks.
How is Mr Travelfirst Portuguese language pronunciation going? At least from the writen form, if he is able to read French, he should be able to read Portuguese since Latin is behind both languages. Even English is not that different.
I left some notes on your itinerary on other thread.
KR/Joao
Jun 14th, 2007, 02:39 PM
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Yes I spoke with Joao over St Antonio and am really looking forward to hooking up. Drop me an email at [email protected] and go from there.
Take care and safe flight.
Matt
Take care and safe flight.
Matt
Jul 10th, 2007, 03:03 PM
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First, thanks to you all for so much great information about Lisbon and Portugal.
I am meeting up with a Tauck tour of Portugal and Spain starting the afternoon of October 21, 2007. Since I arrive in Lisbon the morning of the 20th, I would really appreciate some suggestions for sightseeing on my own. What should I see in the two half-days before the tour?
Also, if the Lisbon Dining Club is still meeting, I would love to join you on the evening of October 20th.
I am meeting up with a Tauck tour of Portugal and Spain starting the afternoon of October 21, 2007. Since I arrive in Lisbon the morning of the 20th, I would really appreciate some suggestions for sightseeing on my own. What should I see in the two half-days before the tour?
Also, if the Lisbon Dining Club is still meeting, I would love to join you on the evening of October 20th.
Jul 12th, 2007, 05:13 PM
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Matt-We would like to join the LDC if it is still going strong Sept 2008.I am hoping to spend 4 days in Lisbon (Our trip also includes Madeira & the Algarve area with some nights maybe in Castelo de Vide & Evora.We were in Portugal in 89 & I knew I'd go back. Now as I'm researching it I'm seeing one more trip is not enough. This site is so helpful-Thanks all Chris
Jul 19th, 2007, 08:14 AM
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Hi Matt and Lobo,
We (two couples and two kids age 1.5 and 2.5) will be in Lisbon from Nov 21-25 (just bought our tickets and are VERY excited!). If you guys have any LDC meetings planned, would love to join (esp in a non-touristy fado place). Is it OK to bring the kids on these outings? Both of them love to sampel new food (sushi, prosciutto, goat cheese, are big favorites) but of course being toddlers, they are subject to the occasional meltdown!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
We (two couples and two kids age 1.5 and 2.5) will be in Lisbon from Nov 21-25 (just bought our tickets and are VERY excited!). If you guys have any LDC meetings planned, would love to join (esp in a non-touristy fado place). Is it OK to bring the kids on these outings? Both of them love to sampel new food (sushi, prosciutto, goat cheese, are big favorites) but of course being toddlers, they are subject to the occasional meltdown!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Jul 20th, 2007, 11:07 AM
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Econmom, I'm affraid LDC was temporarily put in hold due to other commitments of the founding members. However, at least for a drink and/or local support, Loba and I are always available.
Toddlers in a Fado Club are not a problem per se, but if they start crying of doing noise, it might be embarassing for you to listen to a lot of shhhhhhh signals. You should go with them early in the night. I think that in a Fado Club with performances between 8pm and 2 am next day, you should target your presence there in the period 8pm - 10pm. To avoid any unpleasant surprise, I'd suggest to to call in advance to know their policies towards children. If you want, I can make some contacts on your behalf, and then let you know.
Feel free to email, call, text, etc anytime
Toddlers in a Fado Club are not a problem per se, but if they start crying of doing noise, it might be embarassing for you to listen to a lot of shhhhhhh signals. You should go with them early in the night. I think that in a Fado Club with performances between 8pm and 2 am next day, you should target your presence there in the period 8pm - 10pm. To avoid any unpleasant surprise, I'd suggest to to call in advance to know their policies towards children. If you want, I can make some contacts on your behalf, and then let you know.
Feel free to email, call, text, etc anytime
Jul 25th, 2007, 09:53 AM
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Thanks for correction. English prepositions are killing me.
Keep us updated on your plans, either here or by email. Loba and Lobo are hosting a micro ADC (Alentejo Dining Club) next 13th August. We can always do something similar in December. Insh'Allah.
Keep us updated on your plans, either here or by email. Loba and Lobo are hosting a micro ADC (Alentejo Dining Club) next 13th August. We can always do something similar in December. Insh'Allah.
