Local farmers encouraged to produce peanuts
One of the world’s largest food and beverage company’s, PepsiCo, are setting their sights on Portugal as the new European location for the main production of peanuts. Expressing their plans,
Stars in the kitchen
Vila Joya restaurant near Albufeira is to receive some of the world’s top chefs for a special display of ‘gastronomic art’ during the third Route of the Stars (Rota das
Cooking at the market
A new initiative supported by local Chef Guram will see weekly culinary demonstrations at the Mercado da Avenida São João de Deus in Portimão from 10am every Tuesday morning. The
Gusto, the signature restaurant at Conrad Algarve
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net The Conrad Algarve opened very quietly on September 26 and with it a restaurant that adds something totally new to the dining scene in the central
Delicious dishes served with history
By Sophie McCarrick sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com Refurbishment || Tucked inside an old Portuguese tavern, the newly refurbished A Tasquinha in Lagoa has recently become a tapas and wine bar that entices food and wine
Prickly pear festival in Portimão
After Martim Longo (Alcoutim), it is now the turn of Portimão to host an event where the prickly pear (Figo da Índia) is king. The National Prickly Pear Festival will
Chaine challenge Chef
A luncheon by the Chaine des Rotisseurs in the Algarve will take place on Saturday, October 13 at the Sheraton Pine Cliffs Hotel in Albufeira. The food will be prepared
Bifana wars
Bifana Challenge || A local institution versus a global phenomenon By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net I will admit to being more than a little bit biased here. I have never been a fan
Cliff Richard launches new olive oil
A new extra virgin olive oil has been launched by Sir Cliff Richard’s winery, the Adega do Cantor in Guia. The olive oil product, that is made from olives grown
A delightfully tasty dining experience
Taste is a charming and eclectic restaurant in Carvoeiro. Here you can be assured of a warm and accommodating welcome from husband and wife team Ciprian and Nicola. With Venezuelan