Eattico Pesce Di Strada wants to show a different side of Italian cuisine that goes beyond pizza and pasta
Italian surprises: At Eattico, the vibrant tastes of fish and seafood transport diners directly to the sun-soaked shores of Italy – September 5, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group The restaurant stands out as a culinary experience that immerses guests in the authentic flavours of Italy. Founded by Pietro Caruso and Claudia Perna, this establishment brings a unique twist to traditional Italian...
Where tradition meets quality: Take-away section at Lagos Intermarché has a new signature dish
Also known as salted codfish, bacalhau is one of the most iconic ingredients in Portuguese cuisine – September 4, 2024 | Inside Promotion Known as the ‘loyal friend’, it’s an extremely versatile fish, found in countless recipes, be they simple or complex. The Portuguese codfish is very different from the fresh cod served all over the world thanks to its salt cure. This fish requires some preparation, so if you’ve never cooked with it...
September brings Arrebita Food Fest to Portimão with dishes prepared by top Portuguese chefs
The 5th edition of the gastronomic festival once again brings top and emerging chefs from Portugal to the heart of Portimão – August 27, 2024 | Photos Arrebita Portugal On September 7-8 (Saturday and Sunday), Portimão invites everyone to try dozens of Portuguese dishes at the 5th edition of the Arrebita Portimão festival, featuring several renowned and emerging Portuguese chefs who will be cooking delicious dishes for just €7 each....
Algarve fish canning factory “Conserveira do Arade” opens for visits
Fish canning factory “Conserveira do Arade” in Parchal will open its doors for visitors this month – February 2, 2022 Conserveira do Arade in Parchal is opening its fish canning factory for visits this month, allowing people to see how its Saboreal and Papa Anzóis products are made. Says the company, the goal is to bring the region’s fish canning traditions back into the limelight and show people how canned goods are...
Become a Remote Winemaker and Produce your Own Wine in Lagoa
New winemakers are reaping the fruit of their investment at Quinta dos Vales thanks to a unique project – December 7, 2021 It has been a little over a year since Quinta dos Vales’ exclusive The Winemaker Experience project was officially launched. Since then, 13 wine-loving couples and individuals have embarked on an exceptional adventure, which sees them become winemakers, producing wine to their taste by either renting or...
Get your Passport Ready for Quick Bites
Rota do Petisco returns with 292 restaurants and eateries Eleven Algarve boroughs are participating in the 11th Rota do Petisco this year, totalling over 200 venues. Taking place between September 10 and October 10, this gastronomic ‘route’ was born in Portimão but has grown to include eateries from all over the Algarve. Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Portimão, Monchique, Lagoa, Silves, Albufeira, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and...
Fine Wines & Food Fair returns
The event on every foodie’s calendar is back at Vila Vita Parc Held every two years, the Fine Wines & Food Fair, currently the biggest gastronomic event in the Algarve, will return to Vila Vita Parc, in Porches, from May 5 to 13 for the fourth time. Living up to its name, the fair pairs the finest culinary creations from renowned national and international chefs with the best wines and producers, all under the same roof. For...
East meets west
Introducing the new menu and cuisine at one of Carvoeiro´s favourite restaurants Earlier this year, Chef Valdemar Guerreiro joined the team of the Pimenta Preta restaurant, at Palm Gardens, and brought his lifetime of world travels and experience with him to create a bright, vibrant and delicious fusion menu to the resort restaurant, formally famed for its white gloves and fine dining. The changes see the introduction of numerous...
Eating with your eyes
Ana Remígio´s wonderful edible art An artist from Lagoa, practically unknown in her hometown, is steadily making a name for herself in the world of cake art. Ana Remígio, a housewife with two children of 9 and 11, only practices this craft as an artistic occupation, since from a commercial standpoint “people only see a cake. They are not prepared to pay for the many hours spent studying and building the structure, confectioning and...
Mizu at Vila Vita Parc
Japanese fine dining arrives in the Algarve, including authentic robata-grilled food The new Japanese restaurant, Mizu, at Vila Vita Parc opened in February, following a brief closure for some fine-tuning after a soft opening in December. And, if the initial reaction from hotel guests and outside visitors is anything to go by, this is set to become another top spot at Vila Vita Parc for serious foodies. Having sampled a few of the...
