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Marlene Vieira é uma chef portuguesa que ganhou uma Estrela Michelin, a primeira mulher em 30 anos a conseguir isso em Portugal. Seu restaurante, chamado Marlene, fica em Lisboa e abriu em 2022. O evento celebrou outros restaurantes e destacou Portugal como destino gastronômico. Portugal agora tem 38 restaurantes com uma estrela Michelin.

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Marlene Vieira is a Portuguese chef who has been awarded a Michelin Star, the first woman in 30 years to achieve this in Portugal. Her restaurant, named Marlene, is located in Lisbon and opened in 2022. The event celebrated other restaurants and showcased Portugal as a culinary destination. Portugal now boasts 38 restaurants with a Michelin Star.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Who is Marlene Vieira?

Marlene Vieira is a Portuguese chef who won a Michelin Star.

Question 2: How many restaurants with a Michelin star does Portugal have now?

Portugal now has 38 restaurants with a Michelin star.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- chef

- to win

(f.) - star

(m.) - event

- to celebrate

(m.) - destination

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▌26/02/2025

Marlene Vieira, a respected Portuguese chef, has become the first woman in thirty years to be awarded a Michelin Star in Portugal. The announcement was made during the second Michelin Guide Gala in Porto, Portugal, marking a significant milestone in her culinary career. Her restaurant, aptly named Marlene, is located at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal and opened its doors in 2022.

In an emotionally charged moment, Vieira expressed her joy and the importance of fulfilling dreams. She emphasized, "The dream drives life, and this is a dream come true." Her sentiment resonated deeply, considering the historical context; the last Portuguese woman to receive a Michelin Star was Maria Alice Marto in 1993.

This year's gala also celebrated eight new restaurants receiving one Michelin Star each. These distinctions were highlighted during an event that seeks to elevate Portugal's standing as a burgeoning gastronomic destination. Despite the success, no Portuguese establishment attained the coveted three-star status, which signifies culinary excellence that "justifies a journey."

Marlene Vieira Awarded Michelin Star in Lisbon Marlene Vieira Awarded Michelin Star in Lisbon (Illustration)

In addition to Vieira's triumph, several other notable restaurants were recognized. Among them, Arkhe in Lisbon and Blind in Porto, received their first stars, underscoring the dynamic culinary landscape in the country. Overall, Portugal now boasts 38 restaurants with one Michelin Star, indicating a steady climb in the world of haute cuisine.

Other highlights of the night included the awarding of a Green Star to Encanto by José Avillez in Lisbon, for its commitment to sustainability in gastronomy. The gala also added five new Bib Gourmand entries, representing excellent value for money, thus broadening the scope and accessibility of high-quality dining in Portugal.

The Michelin Guide Gala in Portugal, organized with the support of Turismo de Portugal, showcased not only the culinary talents but also the potential of Lisbon and beyond as leading culinary destinations. As stated by Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the Michelin Guide, "Portugal is increasingly becoming a reference point for gastronomy lovers worldwide."

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