Tavira chef Noélia Jerónimo elected ‘Chef of the Year’
Chef Noélia Jerónimo, known for her work at the popular Cabanas de Tavira restaurant Noélia & Jerónimo, has received the coveted ‘Chef of the Year’ award in Expresso newspaper’s ‘Boa
Woody Aussies for a Monchique Garden – lessons following the fires
The southernmost province of Portugal, the Algarve, is, according to the USDA hardiness designation, classified as zone 9/10. Because our garden is 500m up in the sky, we regard ourselves
New ‘Algarve Wines’ official seal launched
The Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) has created an “official seal” for restaurants that serve Algarve wines from at least three local winemakers to display at their premises. The goal of
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The famous duo of inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term used to describe two conditions: Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) both are responsible for chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Ocean’s Hans Neuner receives third straight ‘Platinum Fork’ award
Chef Hans Neuner from the prestigious two-Michelin star restaurant Ocean at Vila Vita Parc Resort in Porches has been awarded a ‘Platinum Fork’ for the third year straight in Expresso’s
Cinema: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Director: Patrick Hughes; Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Frank Grillo, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson; Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime; Age: 16+; Time: 99 minutes The world’s most lethal odd couple, bodyguard Michael
Cinema: Our Friend
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite; Starring: Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck; Genre: Drama, Romance ; Age: 12+; Time: 124 minutes Our Friend tells the inspiring and extraordinary true story of the
David Cameron did not drink this excellent Douro pink
António and Joana Maçanita There are so many rosés on the market these days that it can be quite daunting for those not in the know. This actually reminds me
Al Sud, Lagos’ new fine dining restaurant
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf in Lagos has announced the opening of its new fine dining restaurant Al Sud. Located at the resort’s Clubhouse, the restaurant is led by award-winning
Mercedes – Badge of Honour
The EQA is Mercedes’ entry-level ticket into electric vehicle territory. But is it worthy of the badge it so proudly wears? I think the biggest problem with electric cars from










