Chaîne des Rôtisseurs lunch by the beach
Confrères Karin and Vincent Winiker greeted guests to a mid-summer event on Saturday, July 15 on the terrace of their Restaurant Vivendo with a welcome drink and tempura snacks in
Portimão Wine Tasting returns to Praia da Rocha fortress
Praia da Rocha’s Santa Catarina fortress will be the setting for another edition of the ‘Portimão Wine Tasting’ event taking place this weekend (July 20-23). Held every summer, it aims
The vagus nerve: harnessing the gut-brain connection
Before reading this article, close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths. Feel a little calmer? You’ve just tapped into your vagus nerve. The vagus or ‘wandering’ nerve
War for the Planet of the Apes
July 13, 2017 Director: Matt Reeves; Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn; Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama; Age: +12; Time: 140min In War for the Planet of the Apes, Caesar
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
July 13, 2017 Director: Mario Van Peebles; Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane; Genre: Action, Drama, History; Age: +12; Time: 128min The harrowing true story of the crew of
My pick from a bunch of rosés at the new Intermarché Lagos
The recent opening of the new Intermarché Lagos hypermarket (the official inauguration was yesterday) and its excellent “garrafeira” tied in nicely with the arrival of a rosé-loving relative who has
Rota do Petisco appeals for feedback from Faro and Olhão
Teia d’Impulsos, the association behind the hugely popular Rota do Petisco, has appealed for feedback over the gastronomic event’s debut in Faro and Olhão so that it can analyse what
Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 6, 2017 Director: Jon Watts; Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr.; Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Age: +12; Time: 133min Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter
Stratton
July 6, 2017 Director: Simon West; Starring: Connie Nielsen, Dominic Cooper, Gemma Chan; Genre: Action, Thriller; Age: +12; Time: 95min Stratton, a Special Boat Service operative for MI6, and his
Baga ao Sol – unoaked
The sunny side of Baga As I have said here many times before, Baga is my favourite Portuguese grape variety. What I love about it most is its great ageing