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Relax next to some familiar faces in the Buddha Eden Garden

Lisbon
Tease Bakery (31-33 Rua do Norte, +351 969 105 525 ) This provocative place invites customers to settle into vintage velvet sofas to linger over freshly made sandwiches and playfully designed cupcakes. A disco ball and eclectic tunes add some extra tease. Charcutaria Lisboa (47 Rua do Alecrim, +351 213 460 672) Taking advantage of ingredients from the nearby Alentejo region, the chef here creates comfort foods like stewed partridge and grilled black pig with cabbage and potato migas (a breadcrumb-based dish). Simple decor helps create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere. Bacalhoeiro (125 Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, +352 218 864 891) This caf-bar is a seriously cool Lisbon hangout. The two-level space hosts a dizzying schedule of events from a gypsy jazz trio, to live DJs playing Brazilian beats. Enjoy calm at the Buddha Eden Garden of Peace , 45 minutes from Lisbon. The non-prot institution provides a tranquil setting among beautiful sculptures for nondenominational reection. buddhaeden.com suchi rudra

Barcelona
Wok Yutaka II (373 Carrer Rossello, +34 93 208 2755 ) The spin-o of Wok Yutaka I also oers all-you-caneat buets of Asian food, with a few Catalan/Spanish additions. Start with a plate of sushi before selecting fresh cuts for the grill. Pakta (5 Carrer de Lleida, +34 93 624 0177 ) Barcelonas rst ever Nikkei (Peruvian cuisine inuenced by Japanese immigration) restaurant was an unexpected move by the Adria brothers, yet, less surprisingly, it has excelled. The Macchu-Pichu tasting menu (120) includes 25 dishes, each an exquisite treat. Bootleg (5 Carrer dels Lledo, +34 93 319 5053) Unless you want an uncomfortable night, wed suggest some caution before ordering a spicy Bloody Mary in this modern bar. Grab some great-value tapas to help soften the blow. The riotous Sitges Carnival starts on 28 February, preceded by the Sitges Gay Carnival, while extra parties and parades start on the 25th. Extravagant fancy dress is a must. visitsitges.com duncan rhodes

Pakta: Seabass ceviche with kumquat leche de tigre - anyone?

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