Book review: ‘Lisboeta: Recipes from Portugal’s City of Light’, by Nuno Mendes

When Lisboeta landed on my desk, just a few weeks after I had returned from a trip to Lisbon, my pulse quickened. Memories of huge platters of fresh, grilled fish and creamy, flaky pastéis de nata custard tarts with a strong coffee sprang to mind, and I hoped Lisboeta wouldn’t disappoint in rekindling those memories.