Countdown begins for Armação de Pêra’s Caldeirada stew festival
Event is held every year in Armação de Pêra Portugal’s traditional ‘caldeirada’ stews, which are usually made with some kind of fish or seafood, will be the main attraction of
Wine – Sobroso Reserva White
Oaky Alentejo whites are something I usually steer well clear of as there are many cases in the region of over-oaking of white wines that often do not have the
Wine dinner event for Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
On the evening of Tuesday, April 9, Bianca Salden, owner of restaurant O Leão de Porches, and Tom Bilton, representing Howard’s Folly Wine, welcomed members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Born in the dark – a story of rhubarb
History suggests that the English forced rhubarb was cultivated by accident. Unwittingly covered, over winter, in London’s Chelsea Physic Garden, the rhubarb stocks sprung up months earlier than a normal
The new GoBao by Gorilla
The new GoBao by Gorilla is a fusion of Asian flavours and Portuguese culture There is a new take-away hotspot in Lagos with a concept that many are looking for.
Algarve’s “biggest wine event” returns this weekend
Hundreds of Portuguese wines on display in Albufeira The Portuguese Wine Show (Grande Mostra de Vinhos de Portugal) will take place in Albufeira this weekend, bringing hundreds of Portugal’s best
Exploring the World of Grape Varietals
Grapes are one of the oldest and most cultivated fruits in the world, known for their diverse flavours and the wide array of wines they produce. The cultivation of grape
Evidence of evolution at Algarve Wine Society
The Algarve Wine Society is changing! Its 250-strong membership and the management committee both increasingly reflect a younger, more diverse mix of wine lovers, evident among the 80 attending the
A visit to São Bartolomeu de Messines’s newly-renovated market
“This Mercado makes me proud to be living here” – writes Eric Roth After waiting two years, the people of São Bartolomeu de Messines have a beautifully renovated Mercado Municipal.
Vila do Bispo to host goose barnacle festival in June
Event was previously held in September Vila do Bispo Council will host its popular goose barnacle festival between June 7 and 9, three months earlier than its usual September dates.