Vicentino Sauvignon Blanc
A relative newcomer to the Portuguese wine scene, Vicentino wines are produced by Norwegian farmer turned winemaker Ole Martin Siem who started farming in Portugal in 1984. Just north of
Sea Bass with Pepper Vinaigrette
I was having lunch with a “foodie” friend the other day in a great little restaurant in Praia da Luz, and he said how he was getting sick of going
Faina restaurant opens at Portimão museum in July
A new restaurant that promises to offer “new experiences each week combining history, culture and delicious food” is opening in the first half of July at Portimão museum. Entitled Faina,
Algarve winelovers enjoy 100% Algarve summer party
Algarve winelovers and winemakers dined and danced under the stars at the Algarve Wine Society’s Summer Party on June 14, held at the Quinta do Marco rural hotel near Santa
A burning question
Patrick Stuart weighs up the pros and cons of gas versus charcoal and looks at outstanding options for both schools of thought. The barbecue is, of course, the domain of
The ultimate Thai steak
For you steak lovers out there, here is a recipe I tried with friends last weekend and really did get the thumbs up. I have to say I think I
Reynolds Rosé
Bucking the rosé trend – in style Julian Reynolds, a fifth generation descendant of a British family that settled in the Alentejo in 1850, has been making his own wine
Algarve Chefs Week begins on Monday
A record 14 restaurants are taking part in the Algarve Chefs Week between Monday, May 29 and Sunday, June 4. This year, chefs are challenged to create menus inspired by
João Clara Syrah 2014
I’m on a bit of a roll here writing about Algarve wines for the fourth week on the trot. So here I am again with a wine that is good
Seafood sizzles in Tavira
Starting this Friday (May 12), Tavira will be hosting the 14th Festival de Gastronomia do Mar (Tavira Seafood Festival), celebrating the boons of a Mediterranean lifestyle powered by the Algarve’s