French master chef at Vila Vita Parc
Celebrated French chef Jean-Pierre Vigato, from the two Michelin-star Apicius Restaurant in Paris, will be in the Algarve this week to present his culinary specialties at Vila Vita Parc. Jean-Pierre,
“Algarve food is excellent,” says British Prime Minister
Monchique Mayor Rui André welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron to his office last week and proposed a toast to an enjoyable holiday in the Algarve with Medronho ‘fire-water’. Looking
Quinta do Outeiro Rosé
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net I’ve featured quite a few rosés in this column over the last couple of months but they have all been priced between €7 and €10, a
New fruity liquors in Algarve
An Algarve-based company has recently launched a new range of liquors using exclusively fruits produced in the region. Established since 2011, MYR first launched the myrtle-berry liquor (Licor de Murta)
Delicious food for all tastes
A hidden gem, Bacchus Bistro can be found in Valverde near to the Q Roundabout just off the road to Pinheiros Altos and Laranjal. Set among pine trees, the terrace overlooks
Thai salads
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net For those chilli addicts amongst us, a serious spice fix usually comes by way of a curry, but these hot summer days call for something lighter
Algarve salt of the sea
More than 95% of Portugal’s sea salt is produced in the Algarve, where there are 24 salt pans which last year produced 85,000 tons, representing an 88% increase compared to
Prime (ministerial) squid
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net Last weekend the Portuguese press was buzzing with the news that British PM David Cameron was not only holidaying here in the Algarve but was also
Vida Nova white
By Patrick Stuartpatrick.stuart@open-media.net There’s been a lot of talk about Cliff coming to Intermarché Lagoa on Friday but I for one will make sure to avoid what is my local
Wine festival
Wine & Beats Summer Wine Festival is taking place at Lagos Marina on August 9, 10 and 11. There will be wine tasting, special prices on a variety of labels