Algarve chef and Vila Vita Parc prized in national newspaper guide
After receiving his first Michelin star in 2014, Chef Leonel Pereira from São Gabriel restaurant in Almancil has won his establishment the ‘Platinum Fork’ as well as being considered ‘Chef
Alkaline recipes – prevention before cure
Often people wait until illness occurs before changing their eating habits and lifestyle, but it is amazing how well you can feel if you take care of yourself and, at
Quinta dos Vales prepares for major annual wine launch event
Quinta dos Vales winery in Estômbar has begun preparations for its 12th ‘Open Door’ event on April 12 between 11am and 7pm. “This event has proven to be the best
Martinhal welcomes Chef Kiko
Lisbon’s Chef Kiko will be at O Terraço restaurant, located at Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel in Sagres, to impress diners with his culinary skills on February 28 at 8pm.
Pastéis de nata would win ‘custard tart battle’
An article published online by The Guardian newspaper has named the Portuguese ‘pastel de nata’ the clear winner if there were ever to be a fight between the Portuguese and
Lagoa announces musical guests for ‘Wine Show’
Portuguese artists including Áurea, Ana Moura and Pedro Abrunhosa have been announced as the musical guests of the ‘Lagoa Wine Show’, designed to promote the borough as a “wine region
Jamie Oliver creates humungous ‘Bacalhau à Brás’ furore
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver caused a wave of controversy last week after he revealed his own version of the much-loved Portuguese dish ‘Bacalhau à Brás’. People were so incensed
“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
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