Michelin stars for twelve Portuguese restaurants
The new star ratings for the 2014 Michelin Guide to Portugal were released last week. Among the illustrious ranks are two restaurants keeping their two stars in the Algarve –
Tavira’s ‘Flor de Sal’ wins special protection
Tavira’s hallmark ‘Flor de Sal’ has been awarded Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Commission. The decision follows a request filed two years ago, giving all the
Michelin stars for 12 Portuguese restaurants
The new star ratings for the 2014 Michelin Guide to Portugal were released this week. Among the illustrious ranks are two restaurants keeping their two stars in the Algarve –
The party of the year!
Koschina & Friends never disappoints, as the International Gourmet Festival 2013 drew to a close And so that was it. The last night of the International Gourmet Festival 2013, and
An excellent value for money Douro white
One day last week I was chatting with José Avillez, Portugal’s most famous Portuguese chef who won his first Michelin star last year at his Belcanto Restaurant in Lisbon. José
Wine Society members taste Herdade de Portocarro wines
More than 50 Algarve Wine Society members and their guests attended a wine tasting and dinner at Quinta dos Poetas on November 13. Quinta dos Poetas is a small country
Oyster time
It seems that the humble oyster has become something of a coveted gourmet product these days. There have always been those of us who love them but it’s only over
Farmers’ protest
New tax laws have mobilised producers in Lagos who claim their implementation will kill a valuable local activity. The growers and subsistence farmers are launching a petition which they hope
Symington family is Portuguese Wine Producer of the Year
Symington Family Estates, one of the leading producers of premium quality Ports, was awarded the Portuguese Wine Producer of the Year Trophy 2013 at the International Wine & Spirit Competition
Christmas in the capital city
There doesn’t need to be a reason to visit Lisbon. But with the approach of the festive season, the capital city becomes all the more beautiful, providing the ideal setting