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Uruguayan steaks in the Algarve? Sure! Claro! Any hip foodie in the Algarve knows that for fine natural grilled beef from Uruguay, go to Gourmet Natural at the Ermitage. Yet sometimes, the popular al fresco eatery is booked solid or closed for winter months. So, to appease our...
Pizzaria Casavostra on Avenida 5 de Outubro in Almancil has always been popular with locals and visitors alike. But recently, they closed their small shop, moved down the street into the Al4uatro Interior Design building, and reopened as an ultra modern and hip restaurant, with...
You know Chakall. He is the turban-wearing TV chef who drives across the world in a mini service truck with his loyal dog Pulga. He is a quirky character perfectly suited for compelling and entertaining television. Yet, Chakall is also the innovator behind such successful...
Smack dab in the midst of all the action in the central Algarve is a quiet little oasis. You’ve probably driven past it numerous times, and never realized it was there. It hides behind a wall on the road between Almancil and Quarteira. The entrance is fairly non-descript and...
Dining in Portugal isn’t ALL about cod fish, grilled sardines and pasteis de Belém. The 2011 Michelin Guide to Spain & Portugal is out. 10 restaurants across the country have been designated with a distinguished Michelin star. And one special restaurant, Vila Joya...
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...
