My Lisboa With Alice Vieira

“There is no light as the one in Lisbon, with its variations during the day”

Why Lisbon?

I was born in Lisbon and, except for some periods away, this is where I live. This is where I have Tagus, this is where I have my coffee shops, this is where most of my friends live and I’m a friend-dependent.

What makes the difference in the capital?

There is no light as that of Lisbon, with it variations during the day.

What was the last discovery you made in Lisbon?

That despite our concerns during the works and РI agree Рdespite the loss of parking places, it is such a pleasure to walk by the morning in Avenida da Rep̼blica!

Which is your favorite restaurant?

The Colina. We know each other for over 40 years… The food is great and the employees grow old with us, which is a good sign.

When you need a place to rest in the city, where do you go?

Home. I’m there for such a short time… And there is nothing that relaxes me more than to call half dozen of my friends and invite them for dinner, and cook for them…

Which is the best kept secret of Lisbon?

The S. Gens chair, where pregnant women (including the queens) used to sit down to have as it was called “a small hour”. I’ll give a candy to whoever knows where it is.

Where is your favorite place for shopping?

At Vida Portuguesa, in Rua Ivens. One of the employees even calls me grandmother…