Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Christmas Gala Dinner at Mirandus
Restaurant Mirandus at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda in Porto de Mós, near Lagos, was the beautiful venue for the black-tie Christmas dinner of the Algarve Bailliage of the Chaîne des
New Michelin stars shine in the Algarve
Two restaurants in the Algarve have received their first Michelin star ever – the recently-inaugurated Al Sud Palmares in Lagos, led by chef Louis Anjos, and A Ver Tavira in
Check out what’s new at Lagos Intermarché!
Beautiful people eat “ugly” fruit Food waste has severe consequences, not only ethical but also for the environment. The unnecessary waste of resources used in the production process and the
Winter, what winter?
One of the Algarve’s best beach restaurants, Rei das Praias is a favourite “winter” haunt, for those in the know… Most beach restaurants along the Algarve, much like elsewhere, close
Fun fine dining at Alameda
Elevating the Algarve’s finest ingredients, chef Rui Sequeira offers a new concept that proves that fine dining can be a relaxed affair White tablecloths, serious-looking staff following strict rules and
Vila Vita’s Tropicaliente festive season
This year, the inspirational motto for Christmas and New Year at Vila Vita Parc is “Tropicaliente – a sensorial tropical experience in all its splendour, with warm and vibrant emotions”.
From a wood-fired oven to a grocery store near you
A new family business which uses a decades-old wood-fired oven and decades-worth of knowledge to make everything from ‘folares’ (Easter cakes) to stuffed figs has been enjoying great success ever
‘Sonntag Frühschoppen’: Vila Bita Biergarten unveils Sunday feasts
A series of Sunday feasts called ‘Sonntag Frühschoppen’ are taking place until the end of November at the Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches (Lagoa). The menu is inspired by a
Rota do Petisco helps restaurants get back on their feet after pandemic
Organisers have hailed another successful edition of the Rota do Petisco gastronomic route, which sees restaurants across the Algarve serving special ‘petiscos’ (small-sized dishes) for around a month. Teia D’Impulsos,
Fried cuttlefish in Setúbal
Setúbal, over a century ago, was the heart of Portugal’s fishing industry, specialising, for the most part, in sardines. However, none of the original factories operating back then are open










