Fig is king
The fig was picked as the theme of this month’s activities at the Caliços municipal market in Albufeira. Throughout August, a variety of culinary demonstrations, flea markets and musical performances
Picanha The taste of Brazil
By Chris Winstanley I was sitting in one of my favourite little bars in Portimão the other evening sipping my first caipirinha of the summer and it got me thinking
Delicious food for all tastes
A hidden gem, Bacchus Bistro can be found in Valverde near to the Q Roundabout just off the road to Pinheiros Altos and Laranjal. Set among pine trees, the terrace overlooks
New fruity liquors in Algarve
An Algarve-based company has recently launched a new range of liquors using exclusively fruits produced in the region. Established since 2011, MYR first launched the myrtle-berry liquor (Licor de Murta)
Algarve salt of the sea
More than 95% of Portugal’s sea salt is produced in the Algarve, where there are 24 salt pans which last year produced 85,000 tons, representing an 88% increase compared to
Algarve culinary traditions at 15th Arraial do Petisco
It’s that time of year when Pêra once again stages the popular ‘Arraial do Petisco’, a festival of typical Algarve food, served as tapas. The event, now in its 15th
Baked/BBQ monkfish and cherry tomatoes
Fish was never my first choice dish at a restaurant or at home, unless it was dipped in batter and served in paper with big thick chips, mushy peas, a
Chicken festival
Guia’s popular Chicken Festival is back for its 26th event, ready to delight charcoal-grilled chicken lovers. This year’s event will be taking place at the sports complex from August 2
Amantis 2007 red
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net I was seduced by the soft tannins and lush fruit of this Alentejo red from the notable quinta of Dona Maria near Estremoz, and as always
Monte da Penha Fino Reserva 2004
By PATRICK STUART Patrick.stuart@open-media.net What a find this was for me last weekend at Apolónia. I’ve long been a fan of this producer whose mainstream Monte da Penha red, priced