Possibly Serra de Estrela – it shows up in this thread on Portuguese cheeses from a while back. I had had an artisanal mountain cheese in Portugal that was incredible, and a poster suggested it might be that. (4 replies, last updated by David Leite February 1, 2008)

appetisers on the table when you arrive such as cheese (goat & cows milk), fried corizo, olives, etc. You only pay for them if you touch them. Cheese in Portugal is quite tasty and is sometimes served drenched in honey. Some of... (3 replies, last updated by hb August 4, 2003)

Great to hear from you, Rebecca. Ahhhhhh, Pasteis de Belem—heaven in a pastry cup. And the bread in Portugal is uniformly wonderful, isn’t it. I hope your seafood experience has included lots of Almejas Bulhao Pato,... (1 reply, last updated by Tom Armitage August 3, 2000)

tajine at Ali a Papa were both excellent. Nectar is a trendy looking wine bar that has an excellent selection of Portuguese wines as well as a full menu. We had a wonderful sheep’s cheese from Azeitao, a fava bean and... (2 replies, last updated by buggy173 June 21, 2007)

, Lisboa; 351-21-842-42-00; www.travelweb.com) Fortunately it was on a main drag just a few minutes from the airport. This was a nice modern hotel. At the hotel we asked the bellhop for a recommendation for dinner, someplace... (5 replies, last updated by Suzanne June 5, 2002)

in Portugal was in this little cafe on the eastern side of the river, across from a square that contains a park. (It’s a small town, you can’t miss it.) The dish was called camarones de Africans, or something like... (8 replies, last updated by Dave Feldman July 22, 2000)

Saffron and cheese definitely, but don’t be tempted to bring home any of their wonderful cured meats in your suitcase, the dogs got mine at customs. I brought back the absolute best cream liqueur I ever had from the... (10 replies, last updated by Jerome September 2, 2004)

and fresh water springs, make it a favorite destination for visitors to Portugal. When we checked into our hotel in Sintra, we were greeted with a tray containing four Queijadas de Sintra, the cheese tarts spiced with cinnamon... (2 replies, last updated by Dave Feldman June 2, 2000)

. Another must try is their Serra cheese. It is unpasteurized with a center so soft you’ll need to cut a hole cap from the top and scoop it over bread. (10 replies, last updated by lynnlato September 28, 2008)

't know if it is available in restaurants, but one of the great things we had in Portugal is a cheese called “queijo da serra”. At its best, it is spooned from the center of a wheel and is somewhat like a runny brie... (3 replies, last updated by Dave Feldman May 25, 2000)

, and the feijoda. What I took from the food is that Taste of Portugal is a very homey restaurant with good soul food. Would make a special trip on a regular night to eat there? Probably not, but if I lived closer to the place... (12 replies, last updated by Scott September 11, 2003)

Brewing will be having an event that pairs their beers with the local Harley goat cheeses. I guess I pretty much remember everything except the names of the people who helped to make this such a warm memory. Link:... (0 replies, last updated by Krys April 15, 2005)

Monday, May 22. We drove south from Lisbon, across the Tagus River, to the seaside town of Sesimbra, where we had lunch at Ribamar. Like many seafood restaurants in Sesimbra, Ribamar is located right on the waterfront, across the... (0 replies, last updated by Tom Armitage May 23, 2000)

It’s really easy to eat well in Lisbon. First, most cafes/bars serve soup and sandwiches (tosta mista – ham and cheese, is my favorite) if you want to eat in a hurry or outside of normal dining hours. People eat LATE... (3 replies, last updated by LJS March 16, 2007)

as well as shrimp. I get my vegetables from a couple of places, including the one that was raided by knife wielding idiots (it reopened now) a few weeks ago. They usually have the best okra. I tend to get my fruit at the cart at... (25 replies, last updated by JFores February 2, 2008)