Fact SheetName: Alfama, fine Portuguese cuisine Telephone: 212/645-2500 E-mail: alfama@alfamarestaurant.com Cuisine: Gourmet Portuguese cuisine, showcasing authentic Portuguese fare with contemporary touches. Signature dishes include Codfish Cakes, Fresh Sardines marinated in a red pepper and onion vinaigrette, Codfish Soufflé, Mariscada Alfama (a stew of fish, clams, lobster, mussels, squid and shrimp in a tomato and wine sauce served in a traditional cataplana), Bife na Pedra (Stone-grilled filet mignon served with mixed green salad and fries or rice). Wine list: An award-winning list (Award of Excellence 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 from Wine Spectator) of more than 100 wines focusing on the best examples from each of Portugal's wine-producing regions. 18 selections are available by the glass. Corkage fee is $21. Port & Madeira wines: A total of 50 Ports and 10 Madeira wines by the glass. Other Awards: Recipient of the 2005 DiRona Award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) and officially appointed by AAA as a three-diamond establishment. Music: An eclectic musical selection ranging from traditional to contemporary Portuguese songs, especially Fado, Cape Verdean and Brazilian popular tunes and American Jazz. Live Fado performances on Wednesdays and Jazz on Thursdays starting at 8 PM. Décor: Alfama is themed blue and white, featuring works of art by Isabel Pavão and Eduardo Alarcão, both accomplished Portuguese contemporary painters. In addition, a blue and white reproduction of an 18th century tile panel decorates the main dining room with a view of Alfama, Lisbon's oldest historic district, as seen from the Santa Luzia observatory. Number of seats: 76 (50 indoors, 26 at sidewalk café, weather permitting) Hours of operation: Dinner - Price range: Lunch: $20.12 for a three-course prix-fixe menu or à la carte Credit cards: All major credit cards accepted Proprietors: Miguel Jerónimo and Tarcísio Costa General Manager: Miguel Jerónimo Wine & Spirits Director/Communications Manager: Tarcísio Costa Tel: 212/679-2571 |
