Lisbon - Sr. Fado

Catching a Fado performance is a 'must do' in Lisbon.  We took the tram back into the Alfama neighborhood.

We had reservations at Sr. Fado which was recommended by Lisbon Apartments.

The decor was lovely and featured a variety of stringed instruments hanging on the wall.

Duarte and Ana Marina own the place and do double duty as chefs and entertainment.  We enjoyed a supper of chicken and rice followed by a creme caramel for dessert.

After everyone finished their meal, Duarte and Ana Marina took off their aprons and started to play.  It turns out that we were the only visitors there that night -- several others canceled because of the snow storms in Europe at the time.  We felt a bit like we were crashing a private gathering of friends and family as different people picked up an instrument to join in or were called upon to belt out a tune.

Each musician drew new energy from the others and the effect was magical.  It's a bit hard to capture here but I tried my best.  Lisbon Apartments was spot on in recommending Sr. Fado -- it's an experience we won't soon forget.