By Gregorio | September 21, 2010 at 5:37 am | No comments
Off the main road to Almancil, and down some dusty paths with only sign posts pointing the way, lies a very special restaurant in the central Algarve. Pequeno Mundo is a quaint transformed farmhouse, serving traditional French cuisine, in a very intimate setting. Co-owners...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Gregorio | August 22, 2010 at 5:36 pm | No comments
Without a doubt, the Portuguese love their fresh fish. You can find it boiled, broiled, baked, grilled and fried. However, it’s another challenge altogether to find fresh fish in its raw form….sushi! Portugal Confidential makes an effort to provide a list of the best...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining, Lisbon
By Gregorio | August 16, 2010 at 7:51 am | No comments
Vila Joya is truly a heaven on earth. Yes, it is an amazing beach-front boutique hotel. Yet, this hotel experience allows you to please your palate at a world-renowned Michelin 2-Star restaurant, and pamper your soul at the Joy Jung holistic spa. And, you might also want...
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By Gregorio | August 15, 2010 at 10:49 am | No comments
Caniço is not a secret, but you really will have had to hear about it to know it. The restaurant does very little advertising. They don’t need to. It is very popular with the Portuguese who come here for the great food, party atmosphere, but primarily, its spectacular...
Posted in: Algarve, Algarve, Dining, Night Life
By Gregorio | August 6, 2010 at 2:06 pm | No comments
Hungry for a good Portuguese meal? Well, you have your choice of two or three different restaurants down every calçada street. Now, are you hungry for really good, traditional family-style Portuguese like Grandma Ilda used to make. Want to accompany that with the perfect...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Victor B | July 29, 2010 at 1:49 pm | One comment
Rising from the hills of Monchique in the western Algarve is a beautiful new resort called Longevity. The core vision for this hotel/condominium complex is wellness. Among the many unique elements of this one-of-a-kind resort, is the Longevity Cuisine by Olivier restaurant...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining