The concept stems from a desire to create something original and timeless outside the trend circuit. Dressing in a creative way defying the imagination in a too homogeneous world was what stimulated the start of this project in 2006 in Porto, 2010 in Lisbon and 2012 in the Algarve. The collections feature unique and exclusive pieces in Portugal from designers from around the world, from countries as diverse as Japan, Denmark, Turkey or South Korea. From a perspective, not only of a store, but also of a space for promotion. of new creators the has established partnerships with design education institutes and the Portuguese industry.
Gentleman introduces itself as a retail outlet specializing in apparel and footwear. Your products are intended for the male audience. Gentleman sells a wide range of products from collections of leading brands, also investing in its own tailoring and high quality professional tailoring. In this space, this establishment also offers customers a wide range of men’s accessories, to match with the clothes, as well as ceremonial articles for all kinds of festive events, such as more formal parties, baptisms, weddings, among others. It is therefore the shop where you can find men’s clothing for everyday life and for moments of celebration.
At Paolo’s Pizzeria you can enjoy an extensive pizza menu, with garlic bread and drink, or the option of a pizza roll. But you will be making a mistake if you think that Paolo’s only has pizzas. The diversity of starters impresses, from the traditional olives, through the sausage or cheese boards, to the house specialty, a steak puff pastry, accompanied with fried potatoes. There is a panoply of salads and pasta dishes, but the menu of traditional Portuguese dishes is also a great bet, as well as the unavoidable Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish) and some snacks. As a cherry on top of the cake, there is also a dessert menu for all tastes and shapes.
The Amilod Zareg is the brand created by Marlene Torres, fashion designer. In this space you will find designer pieces and fashion accessories with national design. The designer, who started by creating pieces for other stores in the arts quarter, creates clothes that she considers “delicate, very feminine and different from any other fashion”. The offer is varied, and you can find from blouses dresses, including bespoke wedding dresses, as well as coats, hats and bags. The brand is based on principles of sustainability, delicacy, comfort and praise for women. In this establishment, in addition to its own products, it also offers footwear, jewellery and knitwear by other designers.
Emblematic establishment of the city of Porto, very frequented by students from the surrounding colleges. It is known for its francesinha, but has a menu with a very diverse offer of authentic and traditional Portuguese cuisine, with suggestions of meat, fish, vegetarian dishes, soups and salads. It is ideal for a quick meal or for group dinners, with several menus for this purpose. There is also a light lunch buffet available. If the weather permits, you can enjoy its pleasant terrace. Whether you are looking for a delicious meal or having a drink with friends while watching a football game, you will always be welcome at Cervejaria Diu.
Sinatra’s is a café, snack bar, situated in the historic centre of Porto, in a space with a decoration without great artifices, which gives it a familiar and welcoming atmosphere, typical of the old cafés of the city. It has extended opening hours and billiards on the lower floor, you can smoke in the space, tobacco is sold and there is free Wi-Fi network. It can be the ideal place to take a coffee break, or to have breakfast or a snack, with a varied offer of pastry and bakery, as well as to have a complete meal. The bet is on the traditional Portuguese cuisine and every day there are different dishes, inserted in menus with very competitive prices. There are Francesinhas (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish)and special hotdogs.
Since February 2, 1943, Farmácia Sá da Bandeira has its doors open to customers, working every day so that trust in the service provided is a pillar of the relationship with the customer. It has a young and dynamic team of professionals with strong skills in the area of health, beauty and well-being.
Its strategic location and easy access, makes this establishment a special highlight. It serves dozens of customers daily, who, more than synthetic medicines, seek natural medicines, health articles from nutrition, orthopedics, cosmetics, sexuality and much more.
Belonging to the Bastos family since 1933, Arcádia is a brand of traditional chocolates with its own shops and it is a reference in the national chocolatery. Known for its chocolates, ‘línguas de gato’ (cat’s tongues – hard textured, cinnamon and lemon-flavoured biscuits in the shape of filled eight) and dragees, the brand still maintains tradition in its manufacturing processes. The chocolates of the brand are therefore produced from traditional recipes and methods, using natural and proven quality raw materials in their production. Arcádia also offers several products produced from chocolate, such as chocolate bars or bonbons. For each one of these products it offers a variety of flavours, such as Port Wine bonbons.
Open since 2012, Porto Burgo is a handcrafted grocery store that promises its customers an offer with the best that is made in Portugal. It sells items such as wines, spirits and tableware, from all regions, jams, main houses of the country, all kinds of preserves, with emphasis on tuna and sardines, liqueurs, craft beers, the drinks that Portugal increasingly embraces, chocolates, cookies, cod, soaps, among many others. Naturally, in an increasingly foreign-oriented city, Porto Burgo has miniatures of all these items so that they can be carried on the plane.
The Loja da Anjos is an eclectic establishment, where you can find home textile articles, wool, haberdashery, some clothing and also lingerie. You will find everything you need in the area of craftsmanship, whether you develop them as a hobby or professionally. Here you will find a wide range of quality haberdashery items, such as thread, wool, fabrics and buttons. All of various colours, materials and textures. There is also a wide variety of home textile articles, as well as underwear and garments. You can count on an experienced and attentive service, with the best personalised advice, to meet the customers’ needs.
Verdelinho already has a presence of more than 40 years in the traditional Porto commerce, located in Rua de Cedofeita, one of the most famous shopping streets in the city.
This shop specializes in floral art for a variety of purposes, such as weddings, funerals and other important occasions, and offers a home delivery service in Porto.
At this establishment, the client can find a careful selection of fresh natural flowers and plants, dried and artificial flowers, accessories, vases of different materials and sizes and various decorative pieces.
With half a century of magic, this space intends to represent the city of Porto and Portugal in general, through one of the most expressive areas in our country: the textile industry. To do so, it takes out of its hat several garments, accessories and other articles, all of them stamped with the pride of being part of the undefeated city and the homeland Lusitania. The magical powders with which all the material is manufactured are of quality and the prices are quite competitive. Magic Moda Jovem wants to spread magic in all corners of the world with the magic wand and enhance this garden planted by the sea. From the experience acquired, you can count on a specialised and personalised service.
