Cheese, wine and chorizo fair in Faro
Five-day event brings selection of cheeses, wines and ‘chorizos’ to Algarvian capital After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, Faro is once again hosting its Cheese, Wine and
Patrick Stuart’s hunt for premium English wines
A quick pilgrimage in London Last week I was in London on a business trip staying in the St. James area and, finding myself with an hour to spare, decided
Seafood festival to return to Armação de Pêra
Festival da Caldeirada e do Mar returns between May 27-29 Armação de Pêra is gearing up for the return of the town’s popular “Festival da Caldeirada e do Mar” gastronomic
Architect pays tribute to José Lisa
Statue to honour co-founder of Vila Lisa restaurant to be erected in Mexilhoeira Grande A statue paying tribute to José Vila – local cook, painter and co-founder of Mexilhoeira Grande’s
Dão comes to the Algarve
The Encruzado grape is to Dão what Alvarinho is to the Minho or Baga is to Bairrada. It is a grape that any Portuguese wine lover immediately associates to the
French cuisine to take centre stage at Vila Vita Parc
‘La Bela France’ gastronomic series to begin on May 23 Vila Vita Parc Resort in Porches has announced its new ‘La Bela France’ series of gastronomic events will begin on
Local resident grows organic microgreens in São Brás
Incredibly healthy microgreens grown using aquaponics In Sítio do João Cavaleiro, a few minutes from the centre of São Brás de Alportel, there is a small 25sqm and two-metre-high greenhouse
A nice rosé and an Arinto white from the Lisbon coast
I first wrote about Quinta da Boa Esperança last year when I discovered their very good Syrah red but had yet to try anything else from this producer until now.
‘Cooking For All Seasons’ book launch in Luz
Lagos resident launches “special cookbook” at Fortaleza da Luz restaurant, Luz The launch of a cookbook, entitled Cooking for All Seasons, Healthy Eating Throughout the Year, by Lagos resident Maria
Michelin dinner for Chaîne members
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs enjoy exquisite meal at Al Sud by Chef Louis Anjos A small group of Chaîne members and friends enjoyed the most exquisite dinner at Chef Louis Anjos’