Sarah Young, Author at Portugal Confidential

LPA The Culinary Bar in Ayamonte

Sarah Young — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:26:00 +0000

Editors note: OK, OK, we know that LPA is in Ayamonte, Spain, and not Portugal. Still, the creative cuisine, just across the river from Vila Real Santo Antonio in the Algarve, deserves our appreciation. It’s worth the drive, if you’re spending time in the region. You could be forgiven for thinking that LPA – The Culinary Bar in Ayamonte is “just another tapas joint”. However, once you enter the front door, you’ll start to understand that you’re in a rather […]

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Porto Holocaust Museum

Sarah Young — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:45:57 +0000

The Porto Holocaust Museum on Rua do Campo Alegre is the first public venue addressing the WWII-era atrocities in the Iberian peninsula. The Holocaust is a subject that is often not discussed; however must be remembered. The intention is to educate and remind people of the horror that ensued during the reign of Hitler and his Nazi regime during World War II, where 5.7 million Jewish lives were taken in one of the worst genocides in our history. When visiting the museum, you will see a chilling reproduction […]

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Bon Bon – Michelin Star Fine Dining in Carvoeiro

Sarah Young — Fri, 07 May 2021 08:51:31 +0000

Bon Bon, the Michelin starred restaurant near Carvoeiro, reopens under the continued guidance of owner, maître d’ and sommelier Nuno Diogo, and the masterful creativity of Executive Chef José Lopes. You’ll find them in a rather unassuming location with serene views out to mountains. The tables are clean set, and diners can choose from the sheltered terrace or inside around the fireplace. A Portugal native, Lopes isn’t afraid of big flavors, and brings the best Portuguese produce to the table in his […]

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O Leão de Porches, Quintessentially Algarvean

Sarah Young — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:22:39 +0000

Tucked away behind ancient walls in the hamlet of Porches, locals have been savoring the delights of O Leão de Porches for many years. Under the watchful eye of the immensely conversant owner and leading lady Bianca Salden, diners are treated to warm hospitality, delightful dishes and an outstanding wine list. The dishes lean towards fine dining; however, I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of skillfully imaginative healthier options on the menu. Fear not; lovers of the classics will […]

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