John Dory – Ugly but nice, whatever you call it!
Known in English as John Dory – Zeus faber to use its scientific name – is one of the ugliest edible fish out there, but it is also one of
Chefs join forces to bring “unforgettable dinners” to Vistas
Restaurante Vistas, in Tavira’s Monte Rei Resort, will be welcoming guest Chef Roger Viñas from the prestigious Michelin-starred Manairó restaurant in Barcelona between August 21 and 23. Alongside Vistas’ own
New Portuguese gastronomic bible now on sale
“A bible for lovers of authentic Portuguese delicacies”. This is how QUALIFICA – the association of municipalities and producers promoting traditional Portuguese products – describes the 2014 edition of its
Sardine festival back in all its glory this year
Portimão’s popular sardine festival is back again this summer after being replaced last year for a more budget-friendly and low-key event ‘Festa da Sardinha’. But now back in all its
Communists interested in Algarve salt
The Algarve has “very favourable conditions” for the production of sea salt and even accounted for 95% of Portugal’s sea salt production in 2013. Still, communist party PCP believes the
Portuguese chefs compete at World Sushi Cup
Portuguese chefs Paulo Morais and Luís Barradas will be competing at the World Sushi Cup in Tokyo, Japan, on August 20-21. The two sushi masters were ‘invited’ to enter the
A naughty but very nice potato recipe
The humble spud – whether we are talking perfect chips, creamy mash, simply boiled new potatoes – is one of life’s great gastronomic pleasures. I’ve often read how some chefs
Seafood is king at Olhão’s ‘Festival do Marisco’
Olhão will be heaven on earth for seafood lovers this August. The town is currently getting ready to host the 29th edition of its popular Festival do Marisco, one of
Visit the NEW Tasca David!
Restaurant Review – Tasca David Tasca David (known as the Rib Shack) in Ferragudo was taken over by David (lucky coincidence) and Dipti in May this year and is now
Sauvignon Blanc and rosé from Monte da Ravasqueira
I’ve yet to try any of the premium labels from this large Alentejo winery but my first experience of their sauvignon blanc varietal and their rosé blend, both priced at