Vila Vita Parc’s Ocean Restaurant reopens with New Menu
Two-Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant opens with a new “Route of India” Menu – March 4, 2022 Ocean Restaurant starts the new season with “Route of India“, taking diners on a journey with sojourns in Cape Verde, Ghana and Mozambique to Goa. The new menu is described as an exploration of the richness of flavours and ingredients characteristic of each area and, above all, of the influence brought by the caravels of the golden period of...
Algarve’s Bon Bon and Ocean Restaurants maintain Michelin Stars
Ocean Restaurant, Best Luxury Restaurant in the World 2021, wins Michelin Star for the 11th consecutive year – December 15, 2021 Chef Hans Neuner’s Ocean Restaurant in Vila Vita Parc Resort (Porches, Lagoa) has retained its two Michelin stars, adding yet another victory to the team’s portfolio after having received two international awards in October this year for Best Luxury Restaurant in the World (2021) and Best...
Putting Ferragudo on the Map: New Gastrobar elevating the Scene
Two entrepreneurial brothers are elevating the local seafood scene with a brand New Gastrobar based in their former family home – December 3, 2021 João and Pedro were born and raised in Ferragudo. They lived with their mother, brother, and father (also a restauranter) in a three-bedroom townhouse that the family owned since 1987. Growing up, the pair would often dream of having their own restaurant together, and little did they...
Winter Brunch makes a Return at Bela Vita Bar & Brasserie
Perfect Sunday Brunch with Parisian Flair and Genuine Traditional Algarve Flavours – November 24, 2021 Vila Vita has announced the return of the “B2 Brunch” to the Bela Vita Bar & Brasserie, in Porches, known for its “Parisian flair and genuine traditional Algarve flavours” The “B2 Brunch” at the Bela Vita Brasserie offers a variety of healthy dishes every Sunday from 12.30pm to 4pm. The menu features dishes such as Croque...
Get your Passport Ready for Quick Bites
Rota do Petisco returns with 292 restaurants and eateries Eleven Algarve boroughs are participating in the 11th Rota do Petisco this year, totalling over 200 venues. Taking place between September 10 and October 10, this gastronomic ‘route’ was born in Portimão but has grown to include eateries from all over the Algarve. Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Portimão, Monchique, Lagoa, Silves, Albufeira, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and...
Amendoeira Golf Resort to host EGA European Championship
The Algarve’s stunning Amendoeira Golf Resort is to host the European Golf Associations (EGA) European Championship for Golfers with Disability on 21-24 August for the first time. The championship, which is in its 18th year, is approved by the EGA and run by the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA). It will see 80 players descend on Amendoeira’s sun-kissed O’Connor Jnr Course, ready to compete in a range of events, including...
Hexagone restaurant is back with a steakhouse concept
Since its opening 2013, Hexagone has strived continually to deliver delicious food, using only the freshest produce and carefully sourced ingredients. In 2021, the restaurant decided to adapt to changing times whilst maintaining their commitment to quality that guests had become accustomed to. And so, Hexagone Steakhouse was born. The new concept highlights top-quality meats, with a wide range of cuts, all cooked to tender, juicy...
Bon Bon is back
New chef and a new start for Carvoeiro’s only Michelin-starred restaurant – May 11, 2021 Getting ready to open Bon Bon for this season, owner Nuno Diogo was faced with the challenge of finding another chef and team. His last chef, Louis Anjos, moved on to pastures new at the beginning of the year but there was no shortage of candidates and he settled on José Lopes, a 31-year-old who appears to have the experience and the team...
