Morgado do Quintão launches À MESA, a series of events inspired by Algarve cuisine and family recipes
Coordinated by chef Sérgio Gama, the monthly gastronomic gatherings will offer guests an authentic taste of the Algarve and its traditions. Boutique winery and farm stay Morgado do Quintão has
Long-forgotten grape varieties produce wine again
First wines with commercial potential reach Portuguese tables this week Grape varieties that had been forgotten in the Dão Demarcated Region have been recovered and planted in a Lusovini vineyard
Wine – An impressive white from north Alentejo
I first tried this wine a few months ago at the excellent Inevitável wine bar/restaurant in Armação de Pêra, a place that can always be relied on when it comes
Wine Fest to bring over 250 wines to Algarve
Tickets are already up for sale The Oenophile Wine Fest will take place in the Algarve for the first time on March 2 at the congress centre of Hotel D.
Michelin Guide hosts debate in run-up to first “all-Portuguese” Gala
The iconic gastronomic guide held a debate in Portimão to discuss “The Value of Gastronomy in the Tourist Experience”. Countdown has started for what is set to be Portugal’s most
Atlântico restaurant, where vegetables rule
The flavours always take us back to the Algarve Atlântico at Vila Vita Parc in Porches reopens on February 10 and is described as “the restaurant where Algarvian flavours win
Gourmet – Let’s get saucy!
It is with great trepidation that I embark on a short series of articles covering sauces. This endeavour engulfs me in excitement, anxiety and responsibility at the same time, a
Enóphilo Wine Fest comes to the Algarve
The popular wine fair is organising its first event in the region on March 2 at the D. Pedro Vilamoura Congress Centre. Wine lovers rejoice! On Saturday, March 2, over
Vista restaurant wins Mesa Marcada gastronomy award
Portimão’s Vista restaurant also saw its pastry chef receive the Special Roastelier by Nescafé Pastry Chef Award. The 15th edition of the Mesa Marcada Awards of the blog’s awards with
Honestly Italian: a little gem hidden in downtown Faro
Roughly translating to ‘come off it’ or ‘no way’, ‘mavalà’ is an Italian expression used to express surprise and disbelief. An expression you can use when you realise there is