Improbable vines
This attractive label depicting a hunting scene caught my eye on the shelf at Apolónia and the text “Vinhas Improváveis” got my attention. It turns out that this wine, first
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs ‘check-in’ for gastronomic journey in Faro
Members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and their guests were warmly welcomed by Chef Leonel Pereira and his Maître d’ Delfim João on Friday, August 20 when they arrived at
Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route) returns with nearly 300 restaurants and eateries
Eleven Algarve boroughs are participating in the 11th Rota do Petisco this year, with nearly 300 venues. Taking place between September 10 and October 10, this gastronomic ‘route’ was born
What is expected of a Portuguese winery located in the Algarve?
Vineyards, of course. And Quinta dos Vales, which means the Farm of the Valleys, certainly doesn’t disappoint. Located on gently undulating hills are vineyards of more than 180,000sqm where grape
The dark side of rosé
Or should I say the light side of red? I was very happy when I met up with the Algarve’s pioneer of organic wine production Guillaume Leroux of Lagos winery
Jorge Sancho appointed chef de cuisine at AP Cabanas Beach & Nature
Jorge Sancho has been appointed chef de cuisine of Flor do Sal and Ria, the two restaurants at Cabanas de Tavira’s four-star hotel AP Cabanas Beach & Nature. The chef
What does Shakespeare have in common with modern winemakers?
Similarly to Shakespeare’s analogy, wine growers are confronted each year with the never-ending question “to pick or not to pick?”. It is a final decision, as once picked, no further
Quinta da Bacalhôa Merlot 2017
I remember back in the 1980s when Quinta da Bacalhôa’s red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot was one of the few – if not the only – good quality
Florados de Lagoa, a centuries-old sweet you will want to try this summer
Pastry shops in Lagoa will be serving ‘Florados de Lagoa’, an almond and egg-based sweet which has been a staple of local confectionery for years but has remained something of
30 chefs take street food to new heights at Portimão’s “Arrebita” festival
The Arrebita street food festival is returning to Portimão next weekend (August 21-22) following the “huge success” of last year’s edition. The event will bring over 30 chefs to Portimão,