Tucked away on the Rua das Francesinhas, lies the oldest public wash house in Lisbon. Lavadouro das Francesinhas is one of the vestiges of an important Portuguese tradition. Under the bright blue skies with a crisp breeze blowing, a laundress toils over the wash tubs where she’s worked for most of her life. A wool rug is carefully scrubbed and rinsed until it meets with her satisfaction. From days long gone, remains the pleasure of caring for clothes and fabric with dedication and love.
Category: Past Events
There was a meeting of the sensorial minds on Sunday night, as three creative forces came together to produce Sniffapalooza and Methods & Madness‘ Fragrance Dinner to Celebrate Atelier Cologne!
The cozy back room at Jo’s restaurant in Nolita was the setting for the multi-course interactive dinner hosted by Sniffapalooza and Chef Tessa Liebman, which featured the work of special guest Master Perfumer Ralf Schwieger.
Two dozen scent enthusiasts braved throngs of roving Santas to meet for an afternoon of fine flavors, fragrances, and friendship at Mercato Trattoria in NYC. Sniffapalooza teamed with Crafting Beauty‘s Francois Damide and Executive Chef, Emanuel Concas to produce a six-course meal influenced by raw materials and nine fragrances hand-picked to create a unique culinary and sensory experience. Accompanying the dishes were specially-chosen wines to enhance both taste and smell. Come share our savory journey…