ss_blog_claim=2c5faffa5fc090bdfc0171aeb30e392d Santa Luzia: April 2009

Monday 27 April 2009

Designer Chic.

Snack bar " O Nuno" now reopen following a 9 month refurbishment.

Designer chic has arrived in Santa Luzia in the form of snack bar O Nuno.

Situated two streets back from the promenade in Rua Joao Antonio Chagas Ferriera O nuno is a close neighbour to the writer.

Recently reopened following a nine month remodelling the polished black marble flooring, maroon decor, silvered furniture and ultra modern stainless steel fixtures and fittings of O Nuno would not be out of place in the trendiest bars of Tavira, Faro or even Lisbon.

From the well appointed downstairs bar area a flight of impressive shiny black marble steps lead up to the cosy dining area and a spacious outside terrace.

The good news is that despite the lavish designer surroundings O nuno retains a price list in keeping with it's village location.
On the day we visited for lunch all four in our company elected the grilled Ribalo (Sea Bass) at just €10 per head.
Served with a generous salad and boiled potatoes the fish was grilled to perfection and we choose to accompany it with a bottle of Porta Da Ravessa, a very acceptable white wine from the Alentajo region.
Service at O Nuno is attentive without being intrusive and English is spoken and understood.
The bar also boasts full air conditioning and strategically placed plasma screens both upstairs and down. Serving a full range of national and international drinks including draught Carlsberg it will surely become a firm favourite with the fervent football fans of Santa Luzia.
In a nutshell, old fashioned Portuguese service in modern sleek surroundings make O Nuno a definite addition to your must visit list in Santa Luzia.

Thursday 2 April 2009

Pictures of the new harbour

A view from the eastern pontoon where the smaller boats are moored across to the western pontoon where larger vessels lie.

Looking west from the eastern pontoon an array of smaller vessels lie at anchor.


The inner area of the harbour seen from the access ramp at the eastern end of the village.
Joan and our friends Barry and Netta will be in the village from Easter Monday.
They have booked a one way flight so the lord only knows when they are likely to return.