Lupulo, the Portuguese word for “hops,” is Michelin-starred George Mendes' second restaurant. It finds its muse in the famed cervejarias, or breweries, of Lisbon. Like it's muse, Lupulo is an inviting, convivial neighborhood restaurant and bar, with a relaxed and approachable atmosphere, complemented by Mendes’ traditional Portuguese comfort food.

The menu consists of rustic Portuguese fare paired with an extensive menu of craft beers, cocktails and wine; along with a raw bar and charcuterie station located at the restaurant’s central, wrap-around dining bar serves seafood, cured Iberico ham and petiscos, or tapas-style bites meant for snacking. A well curated list of Portuguese and American craft beers on tap offers refreshing pairings for Lupulo’s casual dishes, along with a rotating selection of Portuguese wine and simple, well-executed cocktails.

The decor pays homage to traditional Portuguese taverns with handcrafted blue and white tiles and rustic wood accents, while objects collected throughout Mendes’ travels in Portugal decorate shelves lining the walls and street-facing windows. Tables topped with hand-made Portuguese tiles and accented with black iron surround Lupulo’s focal point, the lively, 35-seat, blackened steel-topped bar.