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One Night, Four Restaurants: Vila Vita Parc’s New Dine-Around Experience

Greg Boegner — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:22:19 +0000

At Vila Vita Parc, the culinary experience has always extended far beyond a single dining room. Now, the Michelin Three-Key resort is introducing a new way to explore its acclaimed “Culinary World of Vila Vita Parc” — one that turns dinner into a guided journey across some of the Algarve’s most celebrated tables. Launching this season, “Through Our Finest Tables” is a progressive dine-around experience designed for guests who want to experience the breadth of the resort’s dining scene in […]

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Henrique Sá Pessoa’s Next Chapter: A Personal Restaurant, Two Michelin Stars

Ann Abel — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:35:35 +0000

Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa made waves in Lisbon foodie circles at the end of 2025 when he announced the closure of Alma, his fine dining restaurant that had held two Michelin stars since 2019. But what got lost in that announcement is that the closure wasn’t an ending. It was a beginning. The move set the stage for him—and his entire team at Alma—to start a new chapter in a new space, entirely on his own terms. In early 2026, […]

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Ocean Restaurant – Two Michelin Star Cuisine of Hans Neuner

Greg Boegner — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:39:51 +0000

Portugal’s impact in the world of gastronomy continues grow at a rapid pace. No doubt, a major influence in this upward trajectory is Chef Hans Neuner at Ocean Restaurant at VILA VITA PARC Resort & Spa resort. With thoughtful cooking, outstanding service and an opulent setting, Ocean is an essential experience for “aficionados” of fine dining. Upon entering Ocean, it’s at once easy to see how the restaurant came about its name. Large picture windows along the south wall provide unobstructed […]

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Tenro by Digby – Old-Soul Portuguese Dishes with Modern Porto Attitude

Greg Boegner — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:25:17 +0000

At Tenro by Digby, the signature restaurant of the Torel Avantgarde hotel in Porto, Portuguese cuisine is treated with both reverence and imagination. The name “Tenro,” meaning “tender” in Portuguese, sets the tone for a dining experience rooted in comfort, memory, and emotion. Drawing inspiration from the inventive spirit of Sir Kenelm Digby, the 17th-century polymath credited with shaping the modern wine bottle, the restaurant reinterprets Portugal’s culinary heritage through a contemporary lens, pairing tradition Portuguese cuisine with modern culinary […]

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CURA at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Ann Abel — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0000

It’s always a challenge for a sous-chef to assume the top spot in a fine dining kitchen, especially when the departing chef has a Michelin star and the charisma of Pedro Pena Bastos. But that’s exactly what Rodolfo Lavrador did when he took over the kitchen at Cura at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon at the beginning of 2025. And he is doing it well. True to the name Cura—short for the Portuguese curadora, or curatorship—Lavrador is continuing the […]

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Mizu Teppanyaki – Fine Art of Japanese Dining, at Vila Vita Parc

Greg Boegner — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:36:00 +0000

At Vila Vita Parc, culinary excellence is a way of life, and Mizu Teppanyaki continues to raise the bar for Japanese gastronomy in the Algarve. Recognized by the Michelin Guide, this elegant dining experience merges authentic Japanese tradition with contemporary sophistication — all against the mesmerizing backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. With a design that evokes Zen minimalism, Mizu’s serene atmosphere balances polished wood, subtle lighting, and ocean views, creating an ideal setting for a sensory journey through Japan. Under […]

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A Cozinha do Paço – Fine Dining from the Palace Kitchen, Alentejo

Ann Abel — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:09:05 +0000

Fitapreta, the gorgeous winery of rockstar winemaker António Maçanita, was already a must-visit in the Alentejo. Along with some of Portugal’s best wines, the place stands out for its beautiful stone tower, which dates from the 14th century, lovely event spaces, and wine tourism experiences that go far above and beyond the usual guided tastings. In 2025, after years or careful renovations and additions, Fitapreta opened a new crown jewel, A Cozinha do Paço. The name means “the kitchen of […]

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KAN.JO Asian Fine Dining & Sushi Bar at Algarve Marriott Salgados

Greg Boegner — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:10:52 +0000

KAN.JO at the Algarve Marriott Salgados Resort & Spa is where Asia’s culinary artistry meets Portugal’s soul. The name itself—kanjo, meaning feeling, emotion, or sentiment in Japanese—sets the tone for an experience designed to stir the senses. From the very first bite to the last lingering sip, KAN.JO invites guests on a gastronomic journey that balances tradition with daring innovation. The setting is every bit as captivating as the cuisine. Perched on the resort’s top floor, the restaurant unfolds in […]

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