Picanha The taste of Brazil
By Chris Winstanley I was sitting in one of my favourite little bars in Portimão the other evening sipping my first caipirinha of the summer and it got me thinking
French master chef at Vila Vita Parc
Celebrated French chef Jean-Pierre Vigato, from the two Michelin-star Apicius Restaurant in Paris, will be in the Algarve this week to present his culinary specialties at Vila Vita Parc. Jean-Pierre,
Menta Pimenta opens in Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle boasts a new “must try” restaurant. Menta Pimenta is located on the road from Almancil to Vale do Lobo just before the first roundabout. The renovated space
Mouth-watering sweets
With so many gastronomy-oriented events taking place in the Algarve, it may be financially draining to attend them all. However, Mexilhoeira Grande’s 12th Show of Arts and Flavours of Our
Steak out
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net I had a pang of desire this weekend for a really good steak, cooked just how I like it – medium rare and charred on the
Algarve salt of the sea
More than 95% of Portugal’s sea salt is produced in the Algarve, where there are 24 salt pans which last year produced 85,000 tons, representing an 88% increase compared to
Delicious food for all tastes
A hidden gem, Bacchus Bistro can be found in Valverde near to the Q Roundabout just off the road to Pinheiros Altos and Laranjal. Set among pine trees, the terrace overlooks
New fruity liquors in Algarve
An Algarve-based company has recently launched a new range of liquors using exclusively fruits produced in the region. Established since 2011, MYR first launched the myrtle-berry liquor (Licor de Murta)
Baked/BBQ monkfish and cherry tomatoes
Fish was never my first choice dish at a restaurant or at home, unless it was dipped in batter and served in paper with big thick chips, mushy peas, a
Chicken festival
Guia’s popular Chicken Festival is back for its 26th event, ready to delight charcoal-grilled chicken lovers. This year’s event will be taking place at the sports complex from August 2