Vale do Lobo Wine Connection Tasting Experience 2023
A gourmet extravaganza in Algarve! Following its return in 2022, Vale do Lobo is delighted to announce the 3rd edition of the Vale do Lobo Wine Connection Tasting Experience, taking
Local wine star of the show at Alvor Wine Tasting
Event is free to attend Some of the best wines produced in the Portimão borough will be showcased at the first Alvor Wine Tasting, a new event which will be
Wine Talk: A powerful red from Beira Interior
I’ve written a few articles about the wines of Rui Roboredo Madeira whose Beyra label, made on a remote north-eastern corner of the country, I usually associate with great-value-for-money wines
Algarve’s “discreet [wine] revolution” featured on Grandes Escolhas cover
The Portuguese wine magazine published a 17-page article highlighting the region’s “bright future”. The Algarve region is the cover story of Portuguese wine magazine Vinho Grandes Escolhas this month. In a
O Barradas and Quinta do Pinto make a winning combination
The Algarve Wine Society (AWS) kicked off its new season of events after the summer break with a splendid lunch on September 12 under the shade of the trees at
Baking Bread Series: Salt in bread
Salt. Its value has been recognised since ancient times, and has since been reflected in the language. The word salary (en.) comes from Anglo-Norman French salarie, from Latin salarium, denoting
Austa hosts Guest Chef pop-up dinners
The first event of the “Austa + friends” series sees the restaurant’s Head Chef David Barata prepare an eight-plate, four-hands menu with Chef Joshua Plunkett from Quinta do Lago’s Botânico
Grand Café opens in Vila Real de Santo António’s “oldest bulding”
The new Grand Café has opened in Vila Real de Santo António. Located in the historic customs house known as ‘Alfândega’, the town’s oldest building, the café is described as
João Rodrigues “Resident” for three days
The Lisbon chef comes to the Algarve as part of his Residência tour of the country. The ninth event in the series takes place between Alcoutim and Lagoa and features
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs enjoy seaview dinner at Vilalara’s B&G restaurant
The chosen venue for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ dinner on Saturday, September 9 was Restaurant B&G at the Vilalara Thalassa Resort in Porches. The restaurant, within the peaceful, tranquil surroundings