Gin Lovers & Less

A passionate group of gin-loving entrepreneurs opened this cocktail bar dedicated to their favorite drink at Embaixada (a small shopping gallery in an Arab-style palace, at Príncipe Real). They invited Miguel Castro Silva to create the menu; he’s a big-name old-school chef who knows how to perfectly combine his Portuguese roots with international influences. Start with a gin and tonic, then try the sea bass tartare with beet and nut pesto and the pork cheek with polenta and black pudding. (If gin’s not your thing, there’s a wine list that pairs nicely with the chef’s menu.)