Dinner at Home / Curious About: Your younger self
Dinner at Home / Curious About Your Younger Self
Some questions don't ask for answers, they ask for honesty. This is one of them. Join us for an intimate dinner in a private Lisbon home, where the table is set and the conversation is the main course
THE ULTIMATE WHY
Because we gather not to impress, but to remember. The people we've become, and the ones who shaped us.
OUR GUIDING QUESTION FOR THE EVENING
If your younger self met you today, what would surprise them the most?
There's something quietly disorienting about imagining that encounter — the version of you that hadn't yet learned what you've learned, lost what you've lost, or become who you are. What would they recognise? What would confuse them? What would make them proud, or uneasy?
This question isn't about nostalgia. It's about noticing the distance between who we were and who we've become — and finding meaning in what that gap reveals.
Come ready to reflect on:
What you've changed your mind about
What surprised you about your own becoming
What you would tell that younger self — and what they might tell you
We'll hold this question together, around a table, with honesty and care.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A private dinner at a real home in Lisbon — not a restaurant, not an event space
7 guests, curated for mix and depth
Conversation that actually goes somewhere
Food, wine, and the kind of evening you'll still be thinking about on the way home
MENU
A 3-course meal prepared by a private chef — thoughtfully put together, locally sourced, and designed to keep the table talking.
Dietary restrictions? Let us know when you register.
VENUE
The dinner takes place in a private home in Odivelas — just north of Lisbon, close enough to feel connected to the city and quiet enough to actually exhale. Once the summer retreat of Lisbon's elite, today it's a neighbourhood with its own rhythm: residential, real, and unpretentious. Exactly the kind of place where a dinner like this belongs.
TIMELINE
20:00 — Doors open. Come in, settle down, meet your neighbours.
20:30 — Dinner is served
21:00 - Question is asked over the main dish
22:30 — The table lingers. Leave when it feels right.
DRESSCODE
Come as you are — smart casual works perfectly!
Meet Your Host: Sofia Teles
Hi, I’m Sofia. I was born in Africa and grew up in Portugal. My path has carried me far from home and back again. I spent many years in the U.S. before returning to Portugal. That move brought a fresh sense of adventure into my life. I’ve spent over two decades working in corporate banking. My passion for what I do hasn’t faded. Yet, work alone never defined me. I’m a mom of two amazing adults. Nothing else comes close to that kind of pride. When work pauses, you won’t find me sitting still. I love to dance. Hot yoga helps me recharge. Flamenco music draws me in. Sometimes I treat myself to a good massage. Planning trips keeps things interesting too. Connection fuels me. Creativity sparks joy. I do my best to live each day on purpose. Life feels full and colorful. That’s exactly how I want it.
Connect with Sofia: Linkedin
HOUSE NOTES
This is an intimate dinner for 7 — every seat matters. If you can't make it, please release your ticket as early as possible so someone else can join.
Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to another member up to 48 hours before the event.
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