Pegos Claros Castelão Reserva

This is an exceptionally smooth and fruity red from Palmela, just to the south of Lisbon. The Castelão grape (also known as Periquita around nearby Setúbal) is the only red

January 31, 2019by Patrick Stuart

CataPlay returns to Faro

The next CataPlay show, which is both a stage play and a gastronomic event, will be held at the IPDJ auditorium in Faro on Friday, February 8 at 7pm. The

January 31, 2019by Portugal Resident

A kitchen party with a twist

On Saturday, January 12, I was fortunate enough to attend the very first kitchen party at the new multi-purpose events complex Parrot Castle in Parchal. The guests sat around the

January 17, 2019by Portugal Resident

Sidónio de Sousa – Baga purity

This was a real find at my local Intermarché (Lagoa/Carvoeiro), an excellent quality Baga priced at just under €9. The producer, Sidónio de Sousa, is a small operation in the

January 10, 2019by Patrick Stuart