Tasting wines of the region
On Wednesday September 19, the Algarve Wine Society will be hosting a wine tasting at the Eva Hotel in Faro, for the Monte Novo e Figueirinha winery, located just northwest
Quality over quantity
Taking a look at the main varieties from all over the country Up until a few years ago, it was relatively easy to list Portugal’s quality cheeses: Serra, Azeitão, Serpa,
A Mexican fiesta
A typical Mexican-themed fiesta will be hosted by the Cavern Restaurant in Estoi on September 21, giving everyone the opportunity to dress up as gauchos for the evening and enjoy
A new generation of Portuguese chefs
By Cristina Alcock news@algarveresident.com At the helm of the kitchens of two of the region’s best-known resorts, Tiago Bonito and Louis Anjos represent a new generation of up-and-coming young chefs
Mrs S’s Soft Fruit Savoury Conserve
This is the time of year when there is so many fruits and vegetables on offer that you wonder what on earth you are going to do with more figs,
A fisherman’s feast for you
In its fifteenth year, the Festas do Pescador (Feasts of the Fisherman) festival will return to Albufeira this weekend, beginning tonight (September 7) at 6pm, and will continue until Sunday.
Yummy pastéis de nata to represent Portugal
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com With Portuguese overall export growth up 8.4% already this year, a small group of entrepreneurs from Lisbon have launched an international coffee shop chain to share
Prickly pear challenge
The Prickly Pear Challenge is taking place at the Junta de Freguesia of Martim Longo, in Alcoutim, on September 1. Participants have to prepare a sweet, cake or drink using
Gastronomy and culture in Portimão
Portimão’s second Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), starting today (Friday), promises to be much more than just another gastronomic festival. Running until October 14, the Rota do Petisco sees the
Champagne lovers may be disappointed
Production of Champagne this year is expected to decrease significantly as crops are suffering from what is believed to be the worst grape-growing season in decades. Experts in the industry