Steakhouse opens in Quinta do Lago
Bovino Steakhouse, a new restaurant for meat-lovers, opened in Quinta do Lago on July 9. Located by the lake at roundabout 6, the restaurant occupies what was the first house
Chocolate ‘Pão de Ló’ with peaches and rosemary honey
There is a place in Portugal, north of Lisbon, called Rio Maior. This is supposed to be the capital of this gooey delight. But further north Ovar also has its
Portimão also holds Street Food Festival
Following the success of a similar festival in Lagos, Portimão is to hold its first Street Food Festival from July 23 to August 2 at Alameda da Praça da República.
Sweets “made by nuns” take centre stage in Lagoa
It’s that time of year again when Lagoa holds its popular event to celebrate traditional sweets inspired by nuns’ century-old recipes. Entitled ‘Mostra do Doce Conventual’, the 13th show will
The taste of “real” oregano
Ever wondered what makes Portuguese salads taste so good? At my favourite chicken piri-piri restaurant in Guia (Casa Ramirez), the salads have always been outstanding; good local tomatoes and those
Restaurant review – Bunkers Bistro & Grill
Deliciously innovative cuisine Located on the outskirts of Almancil on the road to Fonte Santa, Bunkers Bistro & Grill is rapidly becoming a favourite destination for those in search of
Alvor holds its first gastronomic week
The fishing village of Alvor will be hosting its first gastronomic week, ‘Sabores da Ria d’Alvor’, starting this Friday (June 12) and running until June 21. Around 25 restaurants will
BBQ pineapple upside-down cake
People think that barbecues are only for savoury items. Well, here is a recipe that has a retro feel. I remember my mum making pineapple upside-down cake to go with
Ceviche on the beach
Peruvian cuisine has taken the world by storm over recent years and finally it seems to be catching on here in the Algarve. We do after all have some of
RTP2 cooking show features Silves oranges
Silves’ deliciously juicy oranges will be the stars of the show on Portuguese cookery series ‘Ingrediente Secreto’, due to air next Saturday (May 30) on RTP2 at 7.30pm. The show