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grabbed and held my attention. explained that the seafood is exceptionally fresh,
I asked Annette, who spoke with a gentle south- pointing to the restaurant's large aquariums that
ern drawl, how she ended up in Cascais. She ex- held lobsters, crabs, fish, and other sea creatures I
plained she was from Atlanta, Georgia, a senior didn't recognize. Owned and managed by Maria de
executivewithalargefirmandhadabighousewhere Lourdes Tirano and her two children for about 30
she was living alone after her husband died. On a years, this popular spot is pricey by Portuguese stan-
cruise, she met the ship's charming Portuguese food dards, but most reasonable compared to similar din-
and beverage director. They hit it off, married, and ing options in America. However, the extensive menu
after they both retired, she sold her home and moved does offer something for almost every wallet. Monk-
to Cascais. fish rice with shrimp for two people is $41, and a
hearty shellfish chowder severed in a bread bowl for
Asourconversationmovedtothemenu,Annette
two is $39. If you're feeling flush, the special seafood

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