Algarve wine makes history at national awards
Morgado do Quintão’s Vinhas Velhas 2022 is the region’s first wine to be voted one of the year’s “30 Best Wines” by Revista de Vinhos. Morgado do Quintão’s Vinhas Velhas 2022 was
Haggis, the great chieftain of the Scottish cuisine
We often intertwine certain foods with certain cultures. For instance, pasta is Italian, croissant is French, and haggis is undoubtedly Scottish. The truth of it all is that pasta might
Algarve shines at Revista de Vinhos 2024 Awards
Ocean was awarded “Restaurant of the Year,” while Joana Reis, the head sommelier at Avenida in Lagos, received the “Sommelier of the Year” award. The Portuguese wine magazine, Revista de
Enóphilo Wine Fest returns to Vilamoura on March 8
Following the success of its first edition last year, the wine fair returns with over 40 producers and 300 national wines to sample. The Enóphilo Wine Fest returns to the
Mesa Marcada gastronomy blog winners revealed
Algarve misses out on top prizes, but Ocean maintains second position on the best national restaurants’ list. Portugal’s leading gastronomy blog, Mesa Marcada, held its annual prize-giving ceremony last night,
Sauerkraut, a tangy tale that divides opinion
Some foods are inherently (and, in my view, undeservedly) divisive. ‘Love it or hate it’ splits opinions on things like marmite, liquorice, coriander and sauerkraut. Whilst I am happy to
Gaspacho & Migas, a blend of elegance and culinary delights
Chef Ivo Braz combined elegance with the essence of Alentejo and Algarve flavours The Algarve branch of the gourmet dining group Chaîne des Rôtisseurs welcomed in the new year at
Algarve produces 2 million litres of wine in 2024
Algarve wine production increased 20% compared to 2023 The Algarve wine industry has achieved a milestone, producing nearly 2 million litres of wine in 2024 – the best result for
Lemon posset
Lemons are undoubtedly one of my favourite dessert flavours. Offering a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, lemon desserts always provide a light and refreshing end to a meal. Having
Lagoa open to buying historic Única wine cooperative building
Única sold the building in 2018 and has seen its lease agreement ended The municipal council of Lagoa is open to purchasing the historic headquarters of ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa