24 Hours in Lisbon
Being the co-owner of one of the trendiest chocolate shops in Lisbon may sound sweet but it’s not just plain sailing. From vinyl to traditional Portuguese dishes, vintage clothing and city oases, here is Sérgio Felizardo’s world.
He was born in Leiria, in 1974, but it was in 1998, in the Beira Interior region, that this Social Communication graduate began his career at the Notícias da Covilhã newspaper. Other journalistic pursuits included founding and running a daily newspaper – Diário XXI –, which was based in the town of Fundão. In 2003, he began working with IMAGO – International Youth Cinema Festival, a partnership that involved managing communications and, later, co-directing the festival, until it ended in 2009. In the same year, with Carla Marcos, he got involved in the Xocoa project, a shop with chocolate from Barcelona situated in Rua do Crucifixo, in Lisbon’s Chiado neighbourhood.
by Manuel Simões
Wake up call
“A place I discovered recently and one that’s perfect for morning coffee. In the middle of the city, it’s an oasis of absolute tranquillity in a small but well-tended garden. The kiosk is fantastic, boasting a wide variety of different coffees and snacks.”
Quiosque do Coreto
Praça José Fontana
+351 91 398 4681
City Centre
“It’s great wandering around the city centre, discovering new places, shops and cafés that have opened and that people don’t know about yet. I recommend A Outra Face da Lua for the coolest of second-hand clothes.”
A Outra Face da Lua
Rua da Assunção, 22
+351 21 886 3430
Other times
“Because of its atmosphere, it’s still my favourite pace for a light lunch. It’s also where I catch up on my reading. I really like sitting on the sofas. It’s like being away from reality and in another world. I recommend the Popeye toastie with chicken, brie and spinach, washed down with a glass of strawberry juice.”
Fábulas
Calçada Nova de São Francisco, 14
+351 21 601 8472
Record player
“Other healthy options are buying records old and new, chatting with the owners of the shop and getting a bit of musical advice. I like looking for both indie classic on vinyl and second-hand soul albums. I prefer vinyl, especially as in five years time there won’t be any more CDs.”
Louie Louie
Rua Nova da Trindade, 8A
+351 21 347 2232
Polaroids
“Rui Poças’ gallery always has exhibitions, mainly photography, that are very different and normally by unknowns. He’s one of the best, if not the best directors of photography in Portuguese cinema, and someone with a very unique idea of photography. I have a bit of a thing for photos with people and Rui focuses on that.”
Pick Pocket Gallery
Calçada dos Cesteiros, 4B
+351 91 925 0620
Easy afternoons
“Lisbon’s best park. It’s not too big; it’s well tended and very laid-back. The ideal thing for me is sitting on a bench with my dog, people watching. As it has well defined paths within the park, you can take a stroll in the city whilst being in the heart of nature.”
Jardim da Estrela
Belt tightened (or not)
“For a cheap dinner O Lavrador is the only choice. It’s a Paredes de Coura restaurant in Lisboa, which has the best posta mirandesa in the capital and the best draught beer in the country. For something a little pricier, I recommend O Magano, a typical Alentejo restaurant. Here, you can eat the best shark soup in the city. The duck and rice is also superb.”
Churrasqueira O Lavrador
Calçada da Estrela, 193
+351 21 396 1807
O Magano
Rua Tomás da Anunciação, 52
+351 21 395 4522
www.omagano.com
Nighty night
“I start my nights out at the Lounge, stop off in Cais do Sodré and finish off at Incógnito. What I look for is good music and places where I can meet friends for a chat, be comfortable and relaxed. In Incógnito, for example, I listen and dance to the music I like. It’s the only club where I feel at home.”
Lounge
Rua da Moeda, 1
+351 21 397 3730
Incógnito
Rua Poiais de São Bento, 37
+351 21 390 8755
