In this new issue of Échappées Belles, Chef Anto introduces us to the city of Lisbon, known for its architectural beauty, but also for the richness of its gastronomy. A “beautiful escape” that excites the taste buds. It will be discovered on Saturday, September 28 at 9 pm on France 5. This new issue will be followed at 10:35 pm by a rebroadcast of the program dedicated to Croatia.
Great Escape: Gourmet Lisbon
Portugal's capital, Lisbon, and its urban area, are the nerve center of the country.
Although nearly 3 million Portuguese, or a third of the country's population, reside there, it is also the most visited city in Portugal and the seventh most visited city in southern Europe. Lisbon is very popular with tourists from all over the world, attracting many visitors every year, attracted by its timeless charm, cultural richness and relaxed atmosphere. From picturesque neighborhoods to natural treasures in its inner suburbs, the city is full of famous monuments and stunning panoramic views.
But to reduce Lisbon to its architectural beauty would be a mistake. In fact, with more than 7,000 restaurants, the Portuguese capital is also famous for its gastronomic richness. True to the foundations of the country's culinary traditions, Lisbon offers food lovers from all over the world a plethora of typical Portuguese dishes and cuisine, from fresh Atlantic seafood dishes to sweet Lisbon pastries.
And for good reason: you only have to move a few kilometers from the capital to discover a rich and diverse area. Firstly on the sea side with the Atlantic coast and its fishing villages, it is not surprising that the Portuguese were the main consumers of fish in Europe. Land-wise, the Alentejo is a vast, sparsely populated and very fertile rural area where multiple crops grow and there are many livestock farms.
Far from resting on its own achievements, in recent years Lisbon has become a meeting point for a new culinary dynamism. At its peak, Lisbon's gastronomy successfully met the challenge of modernity, while drawing inspiration from Portuguese traditions.
Reports:
Lisbon in 6 drinks and 49 stalls / Fado / Fish, a staple of Portuguese gastronomy / The riches of the Sado Estuary / The cork capital of the world / Lisbon reinvents itself thanks to food in solidarity.
Beautiful Escape: Croatia, from island to island (In rebroadcast)
Therefore, Ismail Khalifa takes us to meet the inhabitants of these islands who live there in summer and winter, at the height of the tourist season, that is, when the islands become depopulated. Truly strategic places to control the Adriatic Sea, the islands are steeped in history.
“Échappées belles”, a new number that will be rebroadcast on Saturday from 9pm on France 5. It is also available for live streaming and replay on the platform france.tv and its mobile application.
