Portuguese Voyage - Stop 3: Lisboa (Days 7 - 11) - Slowly Falling In Love with Lisbon......(Last 2 favorite things - END)

Yes... final post of Lisboa! :D

Just like how the Portuguese brought back 'souvenirs' from the countries they colonised, there is one thing I want to take back with me: Mercado da Ribeira!

The market is located opposite the Cais do Sodré train station, at the bottom of the hill of Chiado and Bairro Alto. Mercado da Ribeira is Lisboa's largest covered market. Since 1892, it was a trading ground for fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, and flowers. Now, it has been divided into 2 sections. One still reserved for its trading activities from 1892, the other, has been transformed into a food hall by Time Out. 

It is absolutely fantastic! It's like a community that sells local Portuguese and international food, desserts, snacks, Portuguese wines, chocolates, and many others - a foodies' hang out!.

Some may say it is a food court, but, this is way better: first of all it is not in a mall, and most importantly, the people selling the food are passionate about the food they sell. They are not just selling it for the sake of selling. They give importance to the ingredients, the method of cooking, amongst other things.

What I love about it: just like international sports, it is a platform for all nationalities (both locals and foreigners) to share their love of food, sipping a glass of wine (or others) and listening to some good music together - no prejudice, racism, nothing! Everyone just sharing their passion for food. I mean, I even taught a French family how to use chopsticks. A brilliant concept: food bringing people together!

Petiscos (Portuguese tapas)

Some locals may argue it is not authentic Portuguese, but, I have not seen anything like this anywhere else and it is a Portuguese 'souvenir' I would be so grateful for! Lol
Mr. Benjamin Yong - a business idea to consider? :D

Definitely plan at least one dinner here whilst in Lisboa :)