BouBou’s is a family-run fine dining establishment in Lisboa, Portugal. The open kitchen and private courtyard adds a relaxed feel to the fine-dining restaurant which is run by husband and wife team Agnes and Alex. Their menu is seasonal, the ambiance is warm and welcoming and the whole concept is nurtured from the duo?s passion for food and excellence.

In this interview, we speak with Agnes, about the team?s gastronomic journey, what it is like to work in a family business and the success they are enjoying. Read on to discover more.

Was the hospitality sector always where you wanted to carve your career"

I studied law in Budapest and a friend of mine offered me an opportunity to work in London for summer so I could improve my English and one thing led to another; falling in love with the city the endless opportunities and I found myself in front of Mandarin Oriental Hotel where I went for afternoon tea and ended up with a job offer.
Alexis was always interested in journalism and politics however the French lifestyle, summer jobs and family heritage got him into hospitality.

Tell us more about the moment you decided to set up Boubou and the journey so far.

We came to Lisbon with the intention of opening a member?s club however the building owner pulled out at the last minute and there we were with all our boxes (and a cat!) without a job or future project. We had our hospitality consulting company which we’d created when in London and we ...