By Gregorio | May 3, 2013 at 2:43 pm | No comments
Some visit Herdade dos Grous for the beautiful Alentejo landscape. Others arrive for the amenities of the tranquil, relaxing resort. Many come to sample the award-winning wines from the winery. And yet, foodies travel to Herdade dos Grous for the savory Alentejo cuisine,...
Posted in: Alentejo, Dining
By Gregorio | April 24, 2013 at 6:29 pm | No comments
A top of the line hotel deserves a top of the line gourmet restaurant. And that’s just what you’ll find at the luxury resort Conrad Algarve Hotel & Resort.
Gusto by Heinz Beck is the Conrad Algarve’s flagship restaurant. Multi-talented and multi-award-winning chef...
Posted in: Algarve, deLUXE, Dining
By Gregorio | April 13, 2013 at 12:16 pm | No comments
Even Michelin star chefs dream of opening a pizzeria! This is certainly true for one of Portugal’s most beloved chefs, José Avillez. The culinary master and owner of Lisbon restaurants Belcanto and Cantinho do Avillez, follows in his father’s footsteps by opening a pizzeria...
Posted in: Dining, Lisbon
By Victor B | April 10, 2013 at 5:24 pm | No comments
There can never be enough good sushi restaurants. In the Algarve, good sushi is a rarity, with only a few reputable spots spread out across the region. So, we are happy to learn about a new Japanese restaurant that not only serves delicious sushi, but also delivers a delightful...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Victor B | March 16, 2013 at 12:06 pm | No comments
A new entertainment venue has hit Porto. Gull is a triple treat consisting of a restaurant, bar and al fresco terrace. With its location alongside the Douro River at Cais das Pedras, Nº 15 (in the space formerly known as Bazaar disco), Gull offers a relaxing escape from crazy...
Posted in: Dining, Porto
By Victor B | March 7, 2013 at 10:17 am | No comments
It’s hard to find a place that is cool and trendy, with innovative cuisine and presentation, while at the same time very laid-back, casual with substantial, home-style food. Well, we think we’ve found it. In Lisbon, Taberna Moderna on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros (between Baixa and...
Posted in: Dining, Lisbon