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WHERE TO STAY:
Lisbon offers many beautiful options for your stay; but apparently mid-October is a popular time to visit Lisbon therefore couple of options we checked were already fully booked. I loved the muted minimalism of Santa Clara http://santaclara1728.com/ and Casa C’Alma, Principe Real http://acasacalma.com/casa-calma/ was another option on our radar; the boutique guest house with 5 rooms.
Finally, we made our decision to stay at Baixa House http://www.baixahouse.com/en/ which I can describe as a 'home away from home'. Located on the bustling and historic street in Baxia, this 18th century building is made up of 13 airy flats with eclectic vintage furniture to complete its homey look. Every morning they leave fresh bread in a linen bag at your door and restock the fridge with cheese, fruit, yogurt and cake for breakfast. The staff is extremely helpful and when you step out the apartment you will find yourself on the route of infamous Tram 28.
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WHERE TO EAT:
After leaving our luggage at Baixa House we headed straight to A Cevicheria http://www.acevicheria.pt/ by Chef Kiko which has become one of Lisbon’s landmarks lately. The menu mainly offers raw fish but there are couple of cooked options as well. They don’t take reservations so there is always a line outside the door where you can enjoy a drink. 
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Probably the most famous restaurant in Lisbon is Cervejaria Ramiro http://www.cervejariaramiro.pt/ which serves shellfish for more than 50 years at the same location. Very old school atmosphere and the staff is extremely positive and welcoming; again no reservations and min 45 min wait is normal. [Image]
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At Hello Kristof http://www.hellokristof.com/ two things are guaranteed; you will find wide range of magazines from all around the world and you will drink the best coffee in town with yummy avocado toasts. One of the best option for breakfast or coffee breaks.
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Nicolau https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/restaurantes/nicolau-lisboa is the pit stop for healthy breakfast lovers. 
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Timeout Market of Lisbon https://www.timeout.com/market/ opened in 2014 and in 2016 it received 3.1 million visitors and has since become the number one tourist attraction. You will find any and all kinds of food including the Portuguese cuisine favourites. Reminded me of Mercado de San Miguel Madrid and Ostermalms Saluhall in Stockholm. 
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Jose Avillez considered as one of the references in Portuguese cuisine and opened up several restaurants in Lisbon including the only two Michelin starred restaurant in Portugal; Belcanto. Pizzaria Lisboa, Cantinho do Avillez and Bairro do Avillez are the ones that are highly recommended and we enjoyed the yummy pizzas of Pizzaria Lisboa.
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Everyday Pasteis de Belem bakes 20,000 Pasteis de Nata (the super famous custard tart) with the same recipe since 1837! The pastry dough is as thin & crunchy as baklava and the custard is the lightest I ever had and melts in your mouth. Make sure to visit and taste one (or two!).
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WHERE TO GO:
LX Factory http://www.lxfactory.com/EN/welcome/ which can be described as an open air industrial space for food, art and music lovers attracting numerous visitors reminded me of the Freetown Christiania in Copenhagen, Berlin Flee Market and Bomontiada in Istanbul. Good to spend some time on a lovely weather day.
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MAAT https://www.maat.pt/en/about the masterpiece of British architect Amanda Levete opened its doors on October 2016 offers 7000 sqm of new exhibition space. In my opinion, the sparkling ceramic crest at MAAT will be the landmark of Lisbon.
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30 minute drive from Lisbon, Cascais is the cute coastal resort town where surfers and beach lovers are regular. Restaurante Porto Santa Maria http://www.portosantamaria.com/ is the oldest fish restaurant that has fantastic ocean view.
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If there is one piece of thing that you must buy from Lisbon that is the canned fish and the address is Conserveira de Lisboa Armazenista.
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Portuguese is very well known with its embroidered linen sheets and Paris Em Lisboa http://www.parisemlisboa.pt/ is the place to find any kind of goodies from linen sheets to towels and baby clothing. 
This tiny little old shop is the heaven for handmade luxury leather gloves; Luvaira Ulisses.
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Since 1887 Claus Porto https://clausporto.com/pt/?___from_store=gl makes soaps and they stick with their history and heritage. The presentation and the packaging is another level of perfection; I stocked my bathroom cabinet with some hope they will last long :)
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A Vida Portuguesa http://www.avidaportuguesa.com/index.ph is one of the nicest concept stores I have ever been to; similar to Conran Shop in London. They put together finest Portuguese products and designs. “Throughout the past few years we have searched, from the north to the south of the country, for products created and fabricated in Portugal. Products that have been handed down through generations and still touch our hearts today.” 
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Lovers of ‘fine tea’ should note Companhia Portugueza Do Cha https://chacamelia.com/en/where-to-buy/companhia-portugueza-do-cha/ and inhale the nicest smell of teas while shopping.
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