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Old
Lisbon Restaurant:
A Taste of Europe
House specialties are traditionally Portuguese, and seafood is a
major theme.
By Rayme Samuels
Old Lisbon
Restaurant evokes the smells, sights and delectable cuisine of the
Portuguese capital city. Owner Carlos Silva effortlessly brings
Lisbon, world renowned for its seafood dishes, to an unassuming
corner bistro on Coral Way.
Cobblestone
accents, white tablecloths and rustic paintings transport the diner
from the hustle of Miami to a secluded spot in the quaint city that
borders the Atlantic. Two dining rooms, one with a gourmet open
kitchen, enhance the comforting spirit of the venue, making it seem
like you are in the house of a dear friend, one who just happens to
be a culinary master.
House specialties
are traditionally Portuguese, and seafood is a major theme.
For those willing
to dive headfirst into an authentic meal, order Linguado à Algarvia,
a sautéed Dover Sole baked in port wine and garnished with roasted
almonds and figs ($29.95). Carnivores will enjoy the Bife à “Old
Lisbon,” a 14-ounce Prime Angus Steak embedded in a creamy garlic
sauce topped with an egg and served with rice and potatoes ($17.95).
A varied wine menu
provides diners ample choices from which to whet their appetites.
The extensive collection of more than 40 aged port wines also offers
a perfect finish to the meal.
If you choose to
incorporate liqueurs with your desserts, try the Peras com Vinho do
Porto (Pears in Port Wine, $ 5.95) or the Pudim Português com Vinho
do Porto (Port Wine-Flavored Caramel Cream Custard, $ 5.95).
Come for a relaxed
and classy evening with your loved ones and share the delicious
flavors of Portugal. Old Lisbon is open until late, to ensure that
diners take their time and embrace the romantic traditions of the
old country. And on your way out, don’t forget to thank the chef
with a kind obrigado.
Old Lisbon
Restaurant is located at 1698 SW 22nd St., Miami.
Hours of operation
are noon to 11 p.m. Monday to Thursday, until 11:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and until 10 p.m. Sunday.
Call 305-854-0039
or visit www.oldlisbon.com
for more information. |
