Casa do Polvo Restaurant - The Octopus House, Santa Luzia
April 8, 2008
What a treat we stumble on…actually have to give all the credit to our friend Rui, who found and took us to the little gem last summer. Otherwise, we would have never found this spot, that we now frequent whenever we’re in Tavira.
Their number isn’t listed, and the number I did find took some work (thanks Sulezio), it might just be the owners cell…so use it wisely, I don’t want any run-ins with angry Octopus’ or their captors.
Casa do Polvo, is a unique little restaurant dedicated to Octopus, that’s right - the multi tentacle invertebrate, most people aren’t really sure what to make of. Well, all I can say, is cooked up right, it’s absolutely wonderful, and this little place knows how to choose, prepare and cook it deliciously.
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Leave a CommentThings To Do in Algarve - April 08
April 3, 2008
The Algarve Tourism center recently released their Algarve Guide for April 2008. If you’re planning a trip to the Algarve in April and looking for things to do and see, here’s a full guide to make your trip to the sunny south, a memorable one.
Algarve Wine Tours - Adega Do Cantor
April 1, 2008
Unlike the Douro, the Algarve isn’t really known as a wine producing region in Portugal, but not long ago we wrote a post about a great wine we stumbled on, from right here in the sunny south. What we didn’t know at the time, was more to the story of wine in the Algarve than we knew.
As the old saying goes, ‘one good thing leads to another’, and before long we discovered another Algarvian wine, Vida Nova. Curious about this new find, we ended up at the Vida Nova Vineyard: Adega do Cantor, in Guia. Not knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised with what we found.
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1 CommentWorld Kempo Competition - Faro 2008
March 28, 2008
Looking for something really different to do here in the Algarve, how about Japanese Martial Arts? In a few days, Faro, Algarve will hosting the 5th World Kempo Competition, featuring 500 competitors from around the world, representing 34 countries.
Photo credit: mamba909
The competition will be broken into two disciplines: Traditional and Modern and will feature world champions specializing and competing in each.
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Leave a CommentGourmet Tastes - Apolónia Celebrates 25th
March 24, 2008
If you’ve had enough Easter chocolate and are looking to nibble on something different, Apolónia, in Amancil is celebrating their 25th anniversary, with a week of deliciousness, starting today.
Samples of regional goods, a demonstration of recipe development by Apolónia Magazine food editor, Boris Schijvens, and local chefs such as Siegried Danler-Heinemann of Amedeus, Jens Rittmeyer of Sao Gabriel, Yannick Guichaoua of Casa Velha, Pieter Warnik of Florian and Vincent Nas of Vincent, will all be on hand throughout the week, cooking up wonderful things to tantalize taste buds.
If your sweet tooth is still looking for a fix, the week ends with Algarve’s Association of Pastry chef’s demonstrating perfect spring fondues. And let’s not forget something to wet the appetite, The Association of Algarve Barmen will also be included and will be wrapping up the weeks demonstrations with what else….party drinks!
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1 CommentFolar da Páscoa - Portuguese Easter Cake
March 20, 2008
Seems the Easter bunny has arrived and Easter is in full swing here in the Algarve. Actually truth be told, Easter eggs started popping up in shops everywhere, about two weeks ago. Can’t hold out on the Portuguese sweet tooth too long or possible chaos might ensue.
Like many European countries, Portugal has a strong Catholic belief that drives most of its cultural events. This time of year is of course passover, then in a few days, Easter. Churches will be filled for mass and various processions will be happening throughout local towns and villages, and like everywhere Easter is celebrated, Easter egg hunts will be organized and A LOT of chocolate will be devored. But in the Algarve, we have a little something special that challenges, even the likes of chocolate…we call it “Folar da Páscoa”. Continue reading this entry >>
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- Moses: We’re on Rui. Which Restaurants do you recommend and which day do you think would be best?
- wendy sayers: looks good ! will be visiting in september with friends will somthing be happening every day and night...
- Rui: Ok, we have to do a “review” of this festival! Tavira have a lot of nice spots and some are in this...
- Sulésio: You forgot the small potatos (new potatos not from last year), let’s say 300g is enough for 1k of...
- James: i remember many years ago while visiting portugal i remember enjoying polvo assado from vendors on the side of...
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