Allgarve 2008 - Concert List

Hot off the press- Algarve Summer Concerts!

The first concert listings for this summer have been announced. We love Jazz, so looks like we’ll be sipping something cool and listening to something even cooler, with this summer’s line up of incredible artist!

July 29th: Diana Krall - Marina de Albufeira

August 9th: Vanessa da Mata - Lake Resort, Vilamoura

August 16th: Camané, Mário Laginha & David Fonseca - Tivoli Almansor, Carvoeiro

August 29th: Mariza & Guests - Vale do Lobo

ALLGARVE JAZZ FESTIVAL

July 4th: Lucky Peterson - Portimão

July 5th: Herbie Hancock - Loulé

July 6th: Maria João & Mário Laginha - Fortaleza de Sagres

July 11th: Dee Dee Bridgewater - Golfe da Balaia, Albufeira

July 12th: Manhattan Transfer - Portimão

July 13th: Patti Austin - Sítio das Fontes, Lagoa

Share This

João Clara Tinto 2006- Vinho Regional Algarve

After some time away, it’s nice to come back to a surprise like this!

A couple of nights ago, we were introduced to a new and special character; João Clara - a beautiful red wine from right here in the Algarve. What a wonderful and unexpected surprise - this wine is very young, but shelved for a couple of years, and WOW. Its strong aroma grabs you as soon as it’s poured and its flavor is robust and dry with mild wood and red berry flavours, and a super clean finish. Thrilled that this wine comes from right here in our backyard.

Joao Clara - Vinho Regional Algarve

Share This

Haute Cuisine - Algarve

Although Portugal is currently known for its good but simple food, there is definitely an under current of jaw dropping cooking going on, the trick is where to find it!

Truth be told, living in Portugal causes one to become quite spoiled from the incredible quality and selection of choices available. Variations in weather from north to south, the short distance to distribute fresh products and the variety available makes living in Portugal a food lovers dream.

And let’s note forget a fertile wine zone, miles of ocean coast and a host of other natural resources from tropical fruit, seafood, wines, oils, nuts, succulent black pork to and the list goes on…it takes real dedication to keep the waistline in check. It’s no surprise, food aficionados and Michelin stared chefs alike enjoy Portugal as a hidden gem of gastro-nirvana.

This maybe why the 2nd annual Haute Cuisine - Gastronomy Festival is being hosted in the Algarve at Vila Joya. Twelve of the world’s best chefs will be cooking up absolute deliciousness from Jan. 13 to 19. If you think you can handle this kind of pleasure on your pallet than check out this line up.

Haute Cuisine - Gastronomy Festival
Location: Vila Joya Hotel
City: Albufeira, Algarve
Dates: Jan. 13 to 19
Schedule: Download here

Share This

Algarve Guide: To Do and See in January

A fresh new year has just arrived, what better time to look forward to something new, different and maybe even something that takes us out of our comfort zone. I like the coming of the new year more than spring, it lets us look back and evaluate but more importantly, look forward to the unknown that’s open for anything and seems limitless. The Portuguese new year isn’t over until king’s day on January 6th, but as usual in the Algarve, there’s plenty going on to get the year off to a buzzing start!

Share This

Hello 2008!

Like many of you, we were happy to bring in the new year with a great bubbly - our pick was Murganheira, not the easiest name to pronounce; but it got easier after a couple of glasses!

Murganheira

Anyway, this little known Portuguese bubbly is wonderful and provides choices between “doce/sweet”, “meio seco/medium dry”, and “seco/dry”, and has wonderful dry fruit flavours, making it ideal for easy sipping all on its own. If you happen to come across this bubbly give it a try for your next glass clinking celebration.

Saúde and Happy New Year!

Share This