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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Portugal Resident20 AugMeet Tiago Macena, Portugal’s first-ever Master of Wine
Portugal has its first-ever Master of Wine after Portuguese winemaker Tiago Macena earned one of the wine industry’s most prestigious qualifications. Macena was among seven new Masters of Wine announced The post Meet Tiago Macena, Portugal’s first-ever Master of Wine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugSummer starts here
Summer is all about busy days, relaxed meals and practical food solutions that don’t skip on flavour. With that in mind, Lagos Intermarché has expanded its range of freshly prepared The post Summer starts here appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugWine Talk – Beyond the bargain rosé
So, what separates these bargain rosés from the other blush wines further along the shelf? Here are some of the differences between them and a few clues to help you The post Wine Talk – Beyond the bargain rosé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugFormer president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve
Former President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been transported to hospital today in the Algarve, after starting to feel unwell in a restaurant. According to Jornal de The post Former president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugThe ultimate Portuguese summer sipper!
Order a Portonic instead of an Aperol Spritz and celebrate the cultural tradition and brilliance of Portugal’s wine culture. It is Portugal’s ultimate summer beverage! Do we owe this refreshing The post The ultimate Portuguese summer sipper! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugCHEGA leaders amplify false restaurant claim to 1.7 million views
A false account of Portuguese customers being expelled from a Costa da Caparica restaurant for speaking Portuguese has been amplified by senior CHEGA figures, attracting more than 1.7 million views The post CHEGA leaders amplify false restaurant claim to 1.7 million views appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMichelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura
The Old Course Vilamoura is set to bring together three Michelin-recognised chefs this month for a series of exclusive dining experiences celebrating Portuguese cuisine and regional produce. Running on August The post Michelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura appeared first on P
Portugal Resident3 AugPat, the expat, Still alive at 80
Recently he’s taken more than one serious fall, one on the old Roman Bridge. We walked a short distance from his house to a restaurant for dinner and on the The post Pat, the expat, Still alive at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugMastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements
This could suggest that whipping up a tasty meal that everyone will like is an impossible affair. Yet we enjoy tasty meals daily, whether at a restaurant or at the The post Mastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulCharity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada
A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident .