This is the first in what will be a series of articles on people you are likely to encounter in Santa Luzia. I have done my utmost to ensure any facts reported are accurate but in truth most of what I will have to say is merely my opinion for which I take full responsibility.
"Feliz" BertoAs reported in a previous post, last year Snack Bar Ana-Raquel underwent a transformation at the hands of new owner Berto, former manager of Taberna Bibica.
It is not unusual for Portuguese men to have some kind of nickname to distinguish them from all the other men in the local community with the same christian name and what I have gleaned with my meagre Portuguese is that Berto earned his moniker "Feliz" (happy) because of his constant serious to worried expression.
Despite that sombre appearance you could not wish to meet a more amenable man and in the odd moments when Berto manages to stop dashing around doing for his customers and relaxes, his smile is broad and infectious.
Berto's english is pretty good and improving all the time, much better than my faltering Portuguese which he tolerates with great patience and forbearing.
Ana-Raquel opens early (about 8-00am) and closes late depending really on what time the last customers leave.
An excellent range of snacks is available all day including a range of sandwiches, toasties, salads and delicious home made soup.
Draught Heineken and Sagres beers along with a variety of Portuguese and imported bottled beers are always available and at very reasonable prices.
Tea and coffee and a wide range of soft drinks can be had along with a tempting range of Portuguese cakes and pastries.
Very popular with both locals and tourists alike Ana-Raquel is the perfect place to make new Portuguese friends or just sit and soak up the ambiance of Santa Luzia and watch the world go by.
Closed Thursday.
Try:- Galao (pronounced gallon) and pastel de nata. (a long milky coffee in a glass and a Portuguese custard tart)
or Sagres and rissois de camarao (A bottle of Sagres Portuguese lager and a prawn rissole)
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