Food

285 Portuguese establishments awarded “Soletes”

The gastronomic Repsol Guide has awarded “Soletes” to 285 notable establishments, including cafés, pastry shops, fast-food outlets, ice cream parlours, snack bars, kiosks, restaurants, bars, and wine bars. The awards ceremony, held in Lisbon on November
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Pomegranate passion: recipes, benefits and ancient roots

For example, in Ancient Greece, pomegranate symbolised life, fertility, sanctity, and vitality. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as the ‘fruit of the dead’, featuring prominently in the Myth
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Prost! Oktoberfest celebrated at Vila Vita Biergarten

Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches will once again host Oktoberfest, bringing the festive atmosphere of Munich to the Algarve from Wednesday, September 24 to Sunday, October 5. The event, inspired
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Forgotten Food Festival keeps Algarve traditions alive

The Algarve’s ‘Festival da Comida Esquecida’ (Forgotten Food Festival) is back for its third edition, celebrating local foods, traditions and knowledge at risk of disappearing. Organised by QRER – Cooperativa
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Cin-Cin Italia opens in Almancil

Cin-Cin Italia opens in Almancil
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Serving truly authentic Italian food, Cin-Cin Italia restaurant in Almancil is opening its doors to the public this Friday, December 15. With years of experience in the restaurant business, brothers Luigi and Fabio Bucciero have decided to embark on their own venture – to open a restaurant paying tribute to their roots, in their beloved […]
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Food, the language of love

Food, the language of love
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This month, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrated the language of love applied to delicious food. Members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and their guests gathered at restaurant NUMA in Portimão for a friendly dinner on Friday, November 17. NUMA, named after Chef Nuno Martins and his wife Manuela, was born out of their family dream […]
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Tapas and beer galore in Faro

Tapas and beer galore in Faro
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Estrella Damm Tapas Route returns to Algarvian capital Faro is one of the towns taking part in the 16th edition of the Estrella Damm Tapas Route, which is all about combining mouthwatering tapas (small dishes) with a glass of Estrella Damm beer. Between Thursday, October 4 and Thursday, October 26, around 150 eateries across Portugal will […]
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Rota do Petisco begins on Friday!

Rota do Petisco begins on Friday!
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176 establishments will participate across the Algarve It’s almost time for the start of Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), one of the Algarve’s most popular gastronomic events. Returning for its 13th edition between Friday (September 15) and October 15, the event will feature 176 participating establishments in the municipalities of Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Portimão, Monchique, […]
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Olhão Seafood Festival attracts over 30,000

Olhão Seafood Festival attracts over 30,000
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Event was hailed a success Olhão could hardly have hoped for a better return of its famous Seafood Festival, which returned after a three-year break due to the pandemic and attracted over 30,000 people between August 10 and 14. Local mayor António Pina has hailed the event a “success”. “It was good to host what […]
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Chefs Garden Party: a garden, six chefs and a memorable night at Vistas

Chefs Garden Party: a garden, six chefs and a memorable night at Vistas
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Michelin chefs Hans Neuner, Henrique Sá Pessoa, Rui Paula, Dieter Koschina and Óscar Geadas head to the Monte Rei Resort on August 12 for a unique gastronomic experience hosted by chef Rui Silvestre. On August 12, the Vistas Rui Silvestre restaurant (1* Michelin) in the Monte Rei Resort Golf & Country Club hotel complex will […]
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