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Bairro Alto & Around
For a preclubbing vibe, caipirinhas and a side order of cool, it has to be loud and lively
Bairro Alto. The rhythmic sizzle of grills, wafts of garlic and pumping music fill the nar-
row lanes come twilight.
Flower Power
CAFE
€
(Calçada do Combro 2; snacks €4-6; 11am-8pm)
True to name, this stylish little cafe is packed
with artfully arranged floral displays (owner Carlos Filipe runs a flower shop in the same
space). The menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches and desserts. Sidewalk
tables are a fine vantage point for taking in the passing people parade.
Casa da India
(Rua do Loreto 49; mains €7-9; noon-2am Mon-Sat)
Despite the name, this is a traditional joint
with a Portuguese menu. It's a local haunt with a buzzing, if downmarket, atmosphere (the
green and beige tiles aren't winning any design awards) and a grillmaster in front who
whips up tasty grilled meats and seafood; the
chocos
(cuttlefish) are excellent.
PORTUGUESE
€
Cultura do Chá
(Rua das Salgadeiras 38; snacks €3-4; noon-10pm Mon-Sat)
One of Bairro Alto's rare quiet nooks,
this tearoom has comfy chairs, stone walls and arches, and a relaxing vibe that goes well
with the little pots of lapsang, sencha and 15 other teas on offer. Simple sandwiches and
salads along with pastries and cakes round out the menu.
CAFE
€
PORTUGUESE
€
Toma Lá-Dá-Cá
( 213 479 243; Travessa do Sequeiro 38; mains €7-12; lunch & dinner)
There's always a buzzing
crowd filling this Santa Catarina gem, which is famed for its simple classics such as
grilled fish and roasted meat dishes.
Tease
CAFE
€
