Thousands visited Quinta dos Vales last Sunday
Quinta dos Vales had a busy weekend hosting the autumn edition of its flagship event, the Open Door, which was graced by summer-like weather on Sunday. The event, which showcased
A French first for Chaine des Rotisseurs
By Mich Dressler Around 25 members and guests of the Algarve Bailliage (Chapter) of the Chaine des Rotisseurs enjoyed a first-time experience of French cuisine thanks to Chef Guy Doré
Algarve Wine Society visits the Douro
One highlight followed another during the Algarve Wine Society’s recent trip to the Douro Valley. The tour was devised and led by professional wine educator, Stephen Rosser. The Douro was
Lobster bisque does not get any better than this
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net The lobster, the whole lobster and nothing but the lobster – well not strictly speaking as a lobster bisque also contains some other ingredients like onions,
Haven’t you taken the ‘tapas route’ yet?
Portimão’s 2013 Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route) has already been hailed a success by organisers even though the event still runs until October 13. Since it started on September 6,
A Carvoeiro mecca for sweet cheats
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net As someone who loves food and cooking as much as I do, it shames me to admit that I am pretty useless when it comes to
Three wines, three awards
Quinta dos Vales’ wines have achieved much recognition throughout the globe, reaching as far as China in its few years of existence. Recognition in the German market has, however, remained
CTT cookbook
National postal company CTT was due to present a Portuguese cookbook on October 2 at the Sousa Leal palace in Lisbon. The book, written in Portuguese and titled ‘Portugal Connosco
Gastronomy connoisseurs meet in Portimão
Portimão is to host the 9th Grand Chapter of the Algarve Gastronomic Brotherhood (Confraria dos Gastrónomos do Algarve) on October 12, when around 200 confreres from Portugal, Italy and Spain
Gastronomy fair
Over 100 exhibitors will be participating in this year’s “Experiências a Sul” (Southern Experiences), which takes place in Beja at the Parque de Exposições e Feiras and comprises a wine,