Sardines catch drops so prices rise
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
The spirit of the Algarve
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
The Algarve’s Sommelier of the Year
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
Aspiring chefs go on national gastronomy tour
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
Meine sausage essen lesson
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
Hitchcock
Directed by: Sacha Gervasi; Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson; Genre: Biography | Drama | History; Age: + 12; Time: 98 min In 1959, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife,
Free food tasting at Carvoeiro resort
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
Tasting colour’ event in Vilamoura
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
Carnival fever and romance
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
Marketing the produce of the Algarve
An enterprising plan to enliven the municipal markets in the Albufeira municipality has been launched by the local authority. The project starts with the market in Caliços and is entitled

