Portugal Resident2d agoFinance minister warns VAT cuts would push Portugal into deficit
Portugal’s finance minister has warned that proposals to cut VAT on fuel and remove the tax from essential food products would push the country into deficit in 2027. Joaquim Miranda The post Finance minister warns VAT cuts would push Portugal into deficit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoVila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-piri on the menu!
Vila Vita Parc has expanded its culinary portfolio with the opening of CIRO in Guia this summer with a concept built around Mediterranean cooking over fire, bringing together Portuguese and The post Vila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-piri on the menu! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoAlgarve Wine Society enjoys Alvor pairing dinner
Members and guests of the Algarve Wine Society gathered at Wyndham Residences Restaurant in Alvor on Wednesday, September 16, for a dinner showcasing wines from Herdade da Figueirinha. The evening The post Algarve Wine Society enjoys Alvor pairing dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoA place to share
Mercearia Bio in Lagos has expanded its offering with the launch of its Cozinha da Mercearia Bio (Kitchen) project, a dedicated space for workshops, cooking demonstrations, tastings, product and wine The post A place to share appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoA Red Silk Salon - The Red Silk Dress
An evening of story, wine, food and conversation at Howard’s Folly, Estremoz, Alentejo, on Saturday 26th September at 7:00 pm
Portugal Resident5d agoLisbon pizzeria climbs into world’s top 50
A Lisbon pizzeria has been named among the 50 best in the world, after climbing an impressive 12 places in one year. Forno d’Oro, led by chef Tanka Sapkota, was The post Lisbon pizzeria climbs into world’s top 50 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 SeptFuel costs could push up food prices in Portugal
Rising fuel costs in Portugal are beginning to work their way through the supply chain, with haulage companies already increasing what they charge customers and supermarkets warning that shoppers could start seeing the effect within a month.
The Portugal News15 SeptWine and dine at home with these expert pairings
Create the perfect supper club with these whites and reds to pair with seasonal menus, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
The Portugal News14 SeptChega proposes zero VAT on the basic food basket
Chega has presented three legislative proposals to Parliament with a view to reducing the tax burden on families, and these are set to be discussed in a plenary debate on 24 September.
Portugal Resident12 SeptOrganic, Alentejo wine and under €10
Note that there are also producers who operate with minimal intervention, focus on sustainability, and use organic principles without seeking organic certification. Certification requires additional time, oversight and expense, and The post Organic, Alentejo wine and under €10 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 SeptThe future of restaurants in the Algarve, the shake-out is coming
There are around 5,000 restaurants in the Algarve. That sounds wonderful, but perhaps it is too many.
Portugal Resident10 SeptLisbon steakhouse among Europe’s 50 best
Lisbon restaurant Sala de Corte has been named among Europe’s 50 best steakhouses, taking the final spot in a new continental ranking compiled by World’s Best Steak Restaurants. Located in The post Lisbon steakhouse among Europe’s 50 best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptStreetLife raises €1,659 as it celebrates ninth anniversary
StreetLife celebrated its ninth birthday on Tuesday, September 1, with a trip back to the 90s, welcoming 70 guests to Restaurante O António in Moncarapacho for an evening of nostalgia, The post StreetLife raises €1,659 as it celebrates ninth anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 SeptThis September, Discover the Wonder of WOW (The World of Wine)
High above the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia, WOW invites you to spend a summer's day where Porto's greatest pleasures come together.
Portugal Resident2 SeptGrowers dump 300kg grapes in street as alert to Douro region crisis
Around 300 kilograms of grapes were dumped outside the headquarters of the Douro and Porto Wine Institute (IVDP) in Régua, in northern Portugal, today in a symbolic protest to draw The post Growers dump 300kg grapes in street as alert to Douro region crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 SeptPortugal still eats better than most of Europe. The question is for how much longer
A British campaign launching on 1 September has a five-rule framework for eating real food — and Portuguese kitchens already follow most of it without being told
The Portugal News30 Aug9 of the Best Portuguese Islands to Visit
Portugal’s islands can sometimes feel like a separate country altogether. Far out in the Atlantic, the volcanic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira offer a version of Portugal where crater lakes replace city squares, mountains tumble towards the ocean and dinner might involve food cooked underground using volcanic h
The Portugal News29 AugSunshine powers sustainable farming future
Farmers are cutting costs, increasing food production and reducing emissions after switching to solar-powered irrigation.
Portugal Resident29 AugWine Talk – Gorro Atlântico: A splash of Portugal’s coast in a glass
Not to be confused with many widely available Vinho Verde options with a sweet palate (which some love, and some love to avoid), the classic Vinho Verde profile of bright, The post Wine Talk – Gorro Atlântico: A splash of Portugal’s coast in a glass appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News27 AugThe Algarve now has around 60 wineries, and is making more wine than last year. But with sobriety on the rise, who will drink it?
After a difficult year, marked by periods of extreme rainfall over this past winter, wine production in Portugal’s Algarve region is expected to rise by between 12% and 15% in the 2026-27 period, reaching roughly 1.8 million litres. If the forecast holds, the region will recover much of the 20% fall recorded the previo
Portugal Resident27 AugThree Portuguese restaurants named among world’s best winery dining experiences
Three Portuguese restaurants have been named among the world’s best places to combine wine and food by US publication Wine Enthusiast, highlighting the growing international profile of the country’s winery-based The post Three Portuguese restaurants named among world’s best winery dining experiences appeared first on P
Portugal Resident24 AugArrebita Portimão serves up two-day feast
Arrebita Portimão, an open-air celebration of Portuguese food, is returning to Alameda da República on September 5 and 6, bringing over 20 chefs from across the country and 10 Algarve The post Arrebita Portimão serves up two-day feast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 AugAround the world in 7 restaurants - Lisbon part 2
We continue our journey through Portugal’s global kitchens, mostly in the east, and this time in Lisbon. Let’s dig right in!
Portugal Resident21 AugAdega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine
Chef Alexandre Cabral will welcome João Marreiros, the chef behind LOKI restaurant in Portimão, for another evening dedicated to “Portuguese Territories”, this time putting the spotlight on the Algarve. Known The post Adega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine appeared first on Portugal Resident .