Portugal comes fourth in world wine rankings
Portuguese wines are riding high this year after Wine Enthusiast, a prestigious American magazine, has featured several of them in their “Top 100 Best Buy” category and no less than
Annual bonfire night in Lagos
The Barlavento International Primary School in Espiche is hosting its famous bonfire night on Saturday November 9, and is planning another show-stopping firework display during the event. The evening kicks
Recipe of the week: Easy feijoada
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net A good feijoada is one of the most heart-warming, delicious and authentic of Portuguese dishes. It is traditionally made with dried beans, rehydrated for the occasion,
International Gourmet Festival 2013
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net Since the first “Tribute to Claudia” festival was held at Vila Joya in 2007 the event has continued to grow in every sense. But when the
Montinho São Miguel 2012
By James Johnson features@algarveresident.com I seem to recollect a few readers’ groans about over-emphasis of expensive wines by my friend Patrick in some of his recent articles. Well, if this
Fita Preta 2011 Red
By James Johnson This is a really stylish Alentejo red made from classic grapes of the region: Aragonês, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira. The Fita Preta team, based near Évora, was
Banana leaf curry
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net This week finds me back in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a city I visit regularly for business. One of the highlights of a day at the office
Exclusive evening with Chef Joachim Koerper
An evening with Chef Joachim Koerper will be held at O Terraço Restaurant within the Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel in Sagres on October 26 at 8pm. The Chef, despite
Olive walk
A walk through an olive grove in Santa Maria (Capelinha), Tavira, is taking place on Saturday, October 26 from 2.30pm. Walk leaders are Manuel Martins and Manuel João de Palma,
Food talk
Food lovers are invited to attend a debate entitled ‘Gastronomy – tradition and innovation’ being held at the Vicente Campinas Library in Vila Real de Santo António on October 25