Nave do Barão celebrates its wine tradition
Nave do Barão, a village in the borough of Loulé with a mighty tradition for strong wine dating back to the 12th century, is hosting its second Wine Festival on
Great value for money from Beyra – in white, rosé and red
Last weekend I visited my local and recently expanded branch of Garrafeira Soares in Carvoeiro. As a distributor to the trade and a retailer to the public, they can always
Renovated Peacock’s Grill & Bar introduces “new concept”
Monte da Quinta’s Peacock Grill & Bar has introduced a “new concept” for 2016, including changes to its venue and menu, and promises of more “surprises”. Executive Chef Roeland Klein
Chocapalha Reserva branco 2014
This wine is a good example of a Portuguese producer listening to the market and adapting the style of a wine. I tried Chocapalha Reserva white a few years ago
Tapas Route expands to Lagos and Aljezur
From May 1, the Algarve’s hugely popular ‘Tapas Route’ (Rota do Petisco) will officially be extended to take in Lagos and Aljezur. This is a first for both towns, while
Learn to cook a Mediterranean-style dish
A demonstration on how to make coriander xerém (a type of traditional corn-based delicacy) with mackerel fillets will be held at Tavira’s municipal museum on Saturday (February 20), starting at
Cortes de Cima Syrah
I was looking for a wine last weekend to pair with a dish of Asian spiced beef ribs I was cooking at home, and my first thought was a nice
Cream cheese and pumpkin jam pop tarts
For a fast dessert or an on-the-go breakfast, this is a healthy treat that you can bake, especially if you have any tart or pie dough leftover from previous baking.
Algarve’s Mediterranean Diet Route seeks new members
Gastronomy should become a year-round tourist attraction in the Algarve. This is the objective of a group of businesspeople behind the Algarve’s Mediterranean Diet Route, a project that is now
Chocolate fair returns to Loulé market
Chocolate lovers are in for a treat next week (February 18-20) when Loulé’s municipal market will host its annual Chocolate Fair. The event is organised by municipal company Loulé Concelho