Royal British Legion lunch with a difference
Our latest Royal British Legion Portugal Branch lunch was a bit different this time – we were very fortunate to enjoy a fabulous wine tasting at Quinta da Tôr. Quinta
Wonderful wines from Dão
Back in the 80s and early 90s, Dão was probably the most famous of all Portugal’s regions for table wine. Today’s most highly regarded region, the Douro, just a little
Chef Marco Alban to head Verdelago Resort’s restaurant
Verdelago Resort, a “sustainable luxury development” which is due to open this summer just a stone’s throw away from Verde beach in Castro Marim, has announced that chef Marco Alban
Algarve olive oils win international prizes
The extra virgin ‘Monterosa Premium Maçanilha’ olive oil, produced with the Algarvian Maçanilha olive variety, has been winning top prizes at several international competitions around the world. In a statement
A south African wine experience, in France
What was a wine lover from Portugal who writes a column for an expat newspaper doing at a Chateaux in France sampling some of the finest wines made in South
Ocean welcomes chef from world’s ninth best restaurant
Jorge Vallejo is the chef at Quintonil Two-Michelin-starred restaurant Ocean at Vila Vita Parc in Porches will be opening its doors to Mexican chef Jorge Vallejo, who will be cooking alongside
Monchique Resort & Spa welcomes new executive chef
There is a new executive chef at Monchique Resort & Spa. The hotel has announced that chef Luís Santos is now the leading man at its Serra restaurant. “Chef Luís
5 Portuguese cuisine try-ons
5 things to try when eating in Portugal Portugal is a country filled with rich culture and history. It is a place where you can taste the past and the
Algarve to host first Portuguese-only Michelin gala
Portugal is finally getting its own Michelin Guide! The Algarve has been chosen to host the first exclusively Portuguese Michelin gala. The event will take place at NAU Salgados Palace
Vila Vita opens new Italian restaurant Giardino
Luxury resort Vila Vita Parc in Porches, Lagoa, will open its new Italian restaurant, Giardino – La Cucina Italiana, on Monday, June 12. The restaurant shines the spotlight on “traditional