Gourmet

Olive oil exports increased 25% in volume and 15% in value in 2012, despite an 8% drop in production levels. Exports of Portugal’s ‘liquid gold’ were worth €224 million last

Three young aspiring chefs from the Algarve packed their kitchen uniforms in their suitcases this month and drove off on a gastronomy tour of the country to boost their knowledge

By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net I’ve often been told that I look German, Bavarian to be precise, not that I usually dress up in lederhosen or indeed am particularly fond of

Arnaud Vallet (pictured right), Sommelier at Vila Joya boutique hotel near Albufeira, has been named ‘Sommelier of the Year’ during the 10th Essência do Vinho event on February 7. Held

The average price of sardines in the auction market in Portimão increased by just over 165% as a result of a substantial fall of 60% in the quantity caught in

A conference designed to highlight the origins and cultural importance of the famous Algarve ‘firewater’ known as medronho, and other popular liquors distilled by small producers in the rural areas

A dinner event combining food and colour is taking place on Thursday, February 28 at Restaurant UNIKO in Vilamoura from 7pm. Organised by image style and colour coaching consultancy Be

Portugal was the fourth largest world exporter of processed tomato in 2012, surpassing Spain and Turkey and selling 95% of its total production abroad.   The 1,200,000 tons processed in the

With Carnival and Valentine’s falling within two days of each other this month, there’s a double reason to celebrate at Vila Vita Parc, near Porches. Ocean, the luxury resort’s Michelin

Restaurant Club House at the Monte Santo resort in Carvoeiro is holding an Open Day tomorrow (February 9) offering a free tasting menu experience open to the general public. From