Michelin stars for twelve Portuguese restaurants
The new star ratings for the 2014 Michelin Guide to Portugal were released last week. Among the illustrious ranks are two restaurants keeping their two stars in the Algarve –
Tavira’s ‘Flor de Sal’ wins special protection
Tavira’s hallmark ‘Flor de Sal’ has been awarded Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Commission. The decision follows a request filed two years ago, giving all the
Farmers’ protest
New tax laws have mobilised producers in Lagos who claim their implementation will kill a valuable local activity. The growers and subsistence farmers are launching a petition which they hope
Symington family is Portuguese Wine Producer of the Year
Symington Family Estates, one of the leading producers of premium quality Ports, was awarded the Portuguese Wine Producer of the Year Trophy 2013 at the International Wine & Spirit Competition
Luxury Christmas hampers by Vila Vita
Vila Vita Parc resort near Porches has launched its own range of Christmas Hampers containing organic and homemade products from its Herdade dos Grous estate in the Alentejo. With prices
Messines promotes local dishes
It’s time for the 8th Gastronomic Week in rural São Bartolomeu de Messines. The majestic town offers the best of local dishes at eight of its popular restaurants from November
Show and dinner
Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra is again treating its guests to after-dinner entertainment in the Raj Indian Restaurant. On Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12, the The
Top chefs check out Algarve caviar
Top chefs from some of the country’s best restaurants have given the enterprising ‘Caviar Portugal’ project a resounding thumbs-up – guaranteeing a place on gourmet menus for the region’s newest
Algarvian flavours in Lisbon
The Algarve’s Chef Micael Valentim (right) will be joining Chef Vasco Lello (left) at the Flores do Bairro restaurant in the Bairro Alto Hotel in Lisbon for a special dinner
Mediterranean diet on the verge of intangible heritage title
The Mediterranean diet will be subject to scrutiny in Azerbaijan next month to see if it qualifies for the UNESCO title of World Intangible Heritage. The bid, supported by the