You're never going to find us making a list of a city's trendiest restaurants or breathlessly extolling its cutting edge cuisine. No, our tastes are a little more humble. What we appreciate is a local atmosphere, good prices, and tasty food typical of whatever region we're in.
The neighborhood of Mouraria will be our base of operations during these 91 days in Lisbon. Ranged along the hill east of the center, underneath the shadow of the Castle of São Jorge, this has historically been the city's most ethnically diverse section. We took a long self-guided tour, to get to know our new home a little better.
Our home for the next three months is going to be Lisbon, Portugal's capital and the oldest city in Western Europe. Within the past few years, this city has become extremely fashionable among both tourists and expats, and it's no wonder. Lisbon boasts a fascinating history, affordable way-of-life, eclectic culture, excellent cuisine, thousands of things to see and do... and a whole lot of hills.
