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Parrilla Natural – Grilled Uruguayan Steaks under the Stars

Greg Boegner — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:30:44 +0000

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 voracious appetite for this South American cuisine, the Gaucho Gods above have blessed us with a second venue, Parrilla Natural. The team behind Gourmet Natural have opened this new venture not far […]

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Casavostra – Trendy & Popular Pizzeria in the Central Algarve

Greg Boegner — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:46:21 +0000

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 a trendy urban feel. The entrance is deceiving. Step inside the traditional Portuguese architecture building and into the chic Al4uatro shop. Walk past the displays of scented candles, table lamps and other elegant items for […]

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Chá com Água Salgada – Contemporary Beach Cuisine in Eastern Algarve

Greg Boegner — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:00:46 +0000

You´re on the east side of the Algarve, and you’re looking for that quintessential beach restaurant that ticks all of the boxes? Consider this: Literally on the beach – (tick). Ocean views – (tick). Creatively-designed menu of fresh fish and seafood – (tick). Contemporary and airy décor – (tick). Consider Chá com Água Salgada on the Manta Rota Beach in Vila Nova de Cacela. Chá com Água Salgada translates to Tea with Salt Water. That term does not necessarily describe […]

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Caniço Restaurant – Breathtaking Views by Day, Beach Party at Night

Greg Boegner — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:49:22 +0000

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 location. Located on a private beach surrounded by a semi-circle of very tall cliffs. Arriving at the restaurant is part of the experience. You take an elevator from the top, through the […]

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