Buttons, buttons and more buttons. The well-buttoned “Wasp” and parked outside the door is the ideal business card for a space where buttons are the main actors and storytellers. Each has a life of its own, a tale to tell, a unique experience and feel. Son and grandson of seamstresses and with the “pet” of mechanics, Rui Oliveira always coexisted with the buttons. It grew with them, but its process in the art of creation begins in jewelery, in the preciousness of filigree, where everything is worked by hand, meticulously. Creating a different concept coupled with a life course brought him back to the origins, the buttons and, with them, storytelling.
A national pioneer in this market area, Galerias da Vandoma is dedicated to the trade of antiques and works of art. Founded in 1975 by Acácio Luz and José António Luz, it is one of the most representative companies in the sector, having subsequently expanded its business area to hold auctions. It is a company that takes on an avant-garde character, striving for civic participation in city affairs, either through the events it conducts or the products it markets, subject to rigorous expertise, in order to ensure its trustworthy condition. in this establishment.
Belonging to fashion designer Anabela Baldaque this store presents a streetwear line for a younger and more relaxed audience, but maintaining the characteristics and quality that mark this designer work: use of different patterns, mix of fabrics and textures, colorful pieces. in female lines. In addition to its commercial purpose, Bela Balda receives initiatives related to fashion and the arts, such as the project Cloth for Mangas, in which Anabela Baldaque invites artists to intervene in a piece in raw cloth made by her. In this store, Anabela Baldaque also takes the opportunity to give wings to a more altruistic side where fashion is the connecting vehicle.
Opened in 2013, it is a bar which opens to the street, with music, concerts and snacks. In the middle of downtown Porto, it tries to bring the street to the street, in this reciprocity of undergoing, experiences and smells. The Rua occupies an old building in the area, with a characteristic interior patio. The architectural project of adaptation to the bar sought to realise the idea of approaching the street, of integration and continuity, using elements and materials from the exterior urbanity, such as the granite of the pavement, the balcony iron bars, the typical tiles and the urban graffiti. On the menu, you can find various solutions for drinking and snacking, ‘potatoes bravas’ (extremely spicy potatoes), padrón peppers, tibornas (similar to a Bruschetta), among others, and even a puff pastry Francesinha.
Casa Fernandes is a grocery store and drugstore in the city, characterized by its typical environment and family service. The regional products are its brand image, such as bread, smokehouse, fresh fruits and vegetables and biscuits that stand out among the selection that makes available to the customer.
In addition to this type of food products, you can also find in Casa Fernandes other goods, drugstores and soaps. The priority, however, is always the products of Portuguese origin, brands or places of reference production, in order to provide the best possible goods and thus meet the needs of those who visit.
A loja existe desde 1973, fundada pelo pai do atual proprietário. Como é tradição em muito do comércio construído a partir do esforço de gerações de pais, os filhos acabam por crescer a respirar o negócio e a absorver conhecimento, que os vão tornar especialistas na mesma área. Foi o que aconteceu na Neves & Augusto, Lda. Trata-se de uma loja especializada em ferragens – corrediças, dobradiças, fechos, puxadores, cavilhas, veios, entre outros – ferramentas – martelos, diversas chaves, busca-pólos, rebarbadoras, berbequins, entre outros – e soluções de fixação – buchas, silicones, colas, mástiques, parafusos, molas, cimentos, estuques, ganchos, bornes, entre muitos outros.
Crisia Carteiras (wallets) is an establishment dedicated to the marketing of fashion accessories, wallets, shoes, bags and leather goods. Aiming to meet customer expectations and always aware of new market trends, this establishment offers articles from various international reference brands, as well as several national leather goods brands. Always with a careful selection of products. Crisia Carteiras provides a personalized service to go along with its high-quality products, aiming to meet the specific needs of each customer.
Founded in 1991, the Alicantina group nowadays has two restaurants and also catering services.
Located in accessible areas of the city and close to places of tourist interest, its establishments have a menu inspired by Portuguese cuisine, from the famous “francesinhas” to traditional cakes and pastries.
We offer visit booking services to places of interest as well as official guides to accompany them.
With over 10 years of experience in catering and banquet services, the group offers a personalized and quality service in this area of its activity.
Óptica Boa Imagem was born at the end of 1989 in the city of Paços de Ferreira. Here began a dream and a very strong ambition to serve all clients and especially all Paços de Ferreira citizens in their vision correction problems by addressing their refractive error and providing all primary care in detecting vision or hearing anomalies. From the outset, striving for excellence and quality, speed and efficiency, it has placed itself at a very high and advanced level, technically and technologically. In 2003 manages to realize the dream of being represented in the district capital, in Porto downtown. Here you can find all optical services, tracking and custom solutions.
The Essência do Chá e Café establishment offers our guests friendly prices and a covered terrace where you can enjoy especially the dish that presents itself as the house specialty: the traditional francesinha.
On selected days it is still possible for those who frequent this space to taste the Bacalhau à Braga, another relief dish in the restaurant menu.
At Essência do Chá e Café you can also enjoy enjoying one of the many cakes available during your snack break.
This establishment provides free Wi-Fi for our customers.
In Os Rapazes – Atelier Floral you will find a set of competent professionals, willing to put their creativity and experience at the service of creating floral arrangements for all occasions. For this, they resort to the freshest flowers of various types, colors and textures. Whether you want to make a bunch of flowers to offer to someone special, or are planning to decorate an event or celebration, Os Rapazes will put at your disposal efficient and quality service. In addition to your quality and creativity, you will always be warmly and warmly welcomed.
Founded in Porto in 1880, Machado Joalheiro intends to mirror the claims that modernity and tradition complement each other and that the passion for detail and the commitment to excellence are transmitted from generation to generation.With a personalized service and a careful selection of the most prestigious international watch and jewelery brands, Machado Joalheiros also offers its clients contemporary and sophisticated own collections. And there is a common trait to all the pieces you find at Machado Joalheiro: the highest quality and the guarantee that each choice is the ideal to celebrate unique moments.
