Chestnuts for all in Salir
St Martin’s Day will be marked in Aldeia da Pena, in the parish of Salir, with a festival of local products (Mostra de Produtos Locais) at the Centro Ambiental da
Tapas and culture on the left bank
By LYNNE BOOKER news@algarveresident.com Dutchman Peter Dost and Portuguese Paula Ferreira have recently opened a wine and tapas bar on the left (northern) bank of the River Gilão in Tavira.
Tapas ‘marathon’ a success
More than 20,000 tapas dishes were served during the second Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route) held in Portimão from August 31 to October 14. Organisers Teia D’Impulsos say the results
Tasting wines of the Alentejo
A fundraising wine tasting event will take place on October 27 at the Nuclegarve Pavilion in Ferreiras, Albufeira. The tasting will begin at 7pm and will feature a wide range
Sheraton chef delights Chaîne members
Overlooking the gardens towards the sea, the sunny terrace of the Pescador restaurant at the Sheraton Pine Cliffs Hotel in Albufeira was the setting of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ latest
Britain’s youngest head chef shows his talent
International chef Luke Thomas from North Wales, described as one of the youngest and most talented head chefs in the UK, will be preparing a special menu at the Sheraton
Discovering the Tejo
By Larry Hampton
Porto Bay Wine Week
The Porto Bay Wine Week kicks off at the Hotel Porto Bay Falésia in Olhos d’Água on Monday (October 15) until October 21, where all are welcome to take part
Local farmers encouraged to produce peanuts
One of the world’s largest food and beverage company’s, PepsiCo, are setting their sights on Portugal as the new European location for the main production of peanuts. Expressing their plans,
Stars in the kitchen
Vila Joya restaurant near Albufeira is to receive some of the world’s top chefs for a special display of ‘gastronomic art’ during the third Route of the Stars (Rota das