Wine Talks return to Al Quimia for another wine-pairing dinner
Al Quimia restaurant at Albufeira’s EPIC SANA Algarve hotel has announced the return of its ‘Wine Talks’ initiative, which aims to give food and wine lovers a chance to enjoy
Lagoa’s gastronomic treasures in Santarém
Lagoa was one of 10 municipalities in Portugal to be invited to take part in Santarém’s 39th National Gastronomy Festival which took place between October 24 and November 3. The
Wine tour to explore Algarve Wines, Vines and Food
A wine tour that includes guided visits to three wineries in Lagoa and Silves, tastings of local wines, lunch and a day’s worth of fun will be held on Saturday,
Hotel Faro launches new bar and restaurant menus
On Thursday, October 17, Hotel Faro celebrated the presentation of its new bar and restaurant menus. With nearly 200 guests in attendance, the event took place on the rooftop of
Organic and natural bubbles
It’s a very special week here at the Algarve Resident as we are celebrating our 30th anniversary. Not that I need a celebration to open a bottle of nice sparkling
The surprising wines of Cyprus
What is your idea of wine from Cyprus? Emva Cream sherry, maybe? Recently a group of 14 Algarve Wine Society members decided to put aside their preconceptions and explore the
A great value find from Bairrada
It’s not often that I am truly impressed with a red wine costing less than €10 retail price. But whilst shopping at the Auchan supermarket in Portimão last week, this
Lagoa takes Algarve wines to major wine fair in Paris
Lagoa was behind the promotion of Algarve wines at the 86th ‘Fête des Vendages’ wine fair held in the emblematic Montmartre neighbourhood in Paris between October 9 and 13. As
Algarve Wine Society at Quinta da Ria
Members of the Algarve Wine Society (AWS) met on October 23 at Quinta da Ria’s Ria Terrace Restaurant for a dinner accompanied by wines from Herdade da Mingorra. The restaurant’s
Alentejo cheese wins gold medal at World Cheese Awards
A buttery cheese made from sheep’s milk at the Alentejo’s Monte da Vinha cheese dairy in Vimieiro won a gold medal at the prestigious World Cheese Awards, held last weekend