A new white from the Douro
This wine is new in at Apolónia (€17.95) and the label depicting two beautifully drawn butterfly illustrations certainly catches the eye. No information about the wine can be found online,
Pão com Manteiga: the Algarve’s new artisanal bread
A new brand of artisanal bread made with natural yeast and without any chemicals or preservatives has been launched in the Algarve by 28-year-old Luiz Silva, who worked alongside chef
Hexagone is back with steakhouse concept
Advertiser’s Announcement Since its opening in 2013, Hexagone has continuously strived to deliver delicious food, using only the freshest produce and carefully sourced ingredients. In 2021, the restaurant decided to
An affair, my confession!
Product Highlight I have been happily married for over 35 years. My wife and I love each other very much. But about five years ago something happened to change our
Blessed by nature
As I have said here before, I am not a big fan of the organic wine movement; not that I have anything against organic wine when it is made well
A tasty summer: BBQ season is in full swing
Advertiser’s Feature There are not many better ways to spend a sunny day with friends and family than with the smell of a BBQ wafting in the air. Many villas
Noble vines at Morgado do Quintão
Down a long, winding country road lined with wild flora and fauna is a large, family-owned, organic vineyard estate. Even with my Google map pin securely placed on the location,
A welcome addition to Carvoeiro’s restaurant scene, but where’s the piri-piri?
Restaurant Review – Garden Restaurante Opening a new restaurant in the Algarve during these difficult and uncertain times takes quite some courage, especially when it involves a major refurbishment on
Are you ready to taste deliciously cooked snails? ‘Festival do Caracol’ returns to Castro Marim this month
Castro Marim is hosting another “alternative” edition of its popular Snail Festival, this time the focus being on enjoying the local delicacy at restaurant ‘esplanadas’, or outdoor dining areas. Last
Carob World uses Algarve’s iconic pod to create delicious bars and spreads
Carob flour, carob bars and carob spreads are just some of the products that Carob World has to offer and which it showcased at the opening of its factory at