There’s no denying that we’re living exciting days concerning the new Portuguese gastronomy, new chefs with new techniques and audacity, stimulating restaurants, and specialized producers. However, every time I get excited and…
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Restaurant Brasão – Felgueiras
We often hear that tradition is not what it used to be, that this or that place has changed, or about the good old days. Unfortunately, this is true most of the…
Quinta de La Rosa
When the world was created, Douro was one of the chosen places to represent perfection! And I get more certain of that each time I return! This time we came to get…
The Presidential: In Douro with history, luxury and gastronomy
A sunny and warm morning in Porto was the preview of a nice trip to Douro, but not just any visit, a trip in a historic train, once used by kings, dictators,…
Ferrugem
Ferrugem is a name that everyone, more or less interested in the national gastronomy scene, as heard of, but few have had the boldness and satisfaction of visiting and experiencing it. We…
Six Senses Douro Valley
Surrounded by terraced vineyards, with Douro at its feet, arises Six Senses Douro Valley, one of the most idyllic and memorable hotels in Portugal. Everything with the Six Senses brand is synonym of…
O Paparico
Much has been said and written about O Paparico – it was even elected as Restaurant of the Year in the Flavors & Senses – The best for 2014 awards, a restaurant outside the…
Vinum
There’s no need for introductions to Vinum around here, it was chosen as “Revelation Restaurant” in the “Flavors & Senses – The Best for 2014” and since then it has been present between the nominees…
Flavors & Senses – The best for 2016: The Ceremony
For the 3rd time we delivered the Blog awards, on the past June 6th, in the impressive event room at the Real Companhia Velha, which responded positively to the bold proposal of joining…