“Francesinha” named one of Europe’s top 10 flavours
The “Francesinha”, Porto’s legendary meaty sandwich, has been considered one of “Europe’s top 10 flavours” by British website The Culture Trip. The site describes the Francesinha as a “booming, stacked
Minho runs for Europe’s Best Gastronomy Region
Minho is in the running for 2016’s ‘European Gastronomy Region’. The bid was presented on February 12 in Ponte de Lima, with the support of regional consortium Minho IN and
Kingsman: The Secret Service
February 19, 2015 Directed by: Matthew Vaughn; Starring: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson; Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy; Age: +12; Time: 129min Based upon the acclaimed comic
Inherent Vice
February 19, 2015 Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson; Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson; Genre: Comedy | Crime | Drama ; Age: +12; Time: 148min When private eye Doc
A Michelin rant
It’s time once again for my annual rant about Portugal’s Michelin Guide, in the hope that the powers that be will finally wake up and realise what a pathetic job
Chocolate fair returns to Loulé market
Loulé’s Chocolate Fair is returning to the town’s municipal market between February 25 and 28 from 9am to 7pm. Organised by municipal company Loulé Concelho Global, the event will feature
Sweet and sinful Valentine’s dessert
If there is any other day of the year that fulfils your need for chocolate besides Christmas, it’s Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is considered an aphrodisiac ingredient used by ancient civilisations,
A Portuguese wine to pair with spicy Thai food
Pairing wine with something as spicy as Thai food is no easy task. I love Thai – something I often cook at home – and it was the book written
Fifty Shades of Grey
February 12, 2015 Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson; Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle; Genre: Drama | Romance; Age: +12; Time: 125min E.L. James’ kinky best-seller gets the big screen
Annie
February 12, 2015 Directed by: Will Gluck; Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx; Genre: Comedy | Drama | Family; Age: +12; Time: 136min Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis stars