Areia Restaurant Bar, a delicious meal by the sea
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
One day, this genuine Minho lady, born in Caminha, decided to devote herself to cooking, a passion that gradually took her over, and is now her whole life.
José Silva
Wine Writer
José Silva
Wine Writer
Frequent participation in the organization of Wine&Food events (e.g. Commissar of “Port Wine Fest” 2012 and 2013 wine event);
Extensive experience in wine tasting and gastronomic review;
Judge in national and regional wine competitions and in Revista de Vinhos’ annual competition (“A Escolha da Imprensa”);
Writer in the Wine and Gastronomic field;
National media recognition associated with his presence in radio and television programs and hosting the wine television program, “A Hora de Baco”.
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Narcissus Fernandesii Restaurant
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
A five-star hotel in Vila Viçosa was the latest news about two years ago and has proven very successful. Seeing as it belongs to a family involved in the marble business
Brasão, a successful restaurant that treasures tradition…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
It’s near Felgueiras, and has been practising traditional cuisine for quite a while, even after the required modernisation of the premises.
Quinta de Santiago
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Quinta de Santiago, on the doorstep of Monção, right in the middle of Monção and Melgaço sub-region, the first-choice land for Alvarinho wine.
Quinta do Cume looking down at Provesende…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Jorge Tenreiro and Cláudia Cudell own Quinta do Cume, in Provesende.
Quinta de Lemos, a Life Project…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Celso de Lemos comes from Beira Alta province. When he was young, he moved to Belgium, where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Vinho Verde Wine Fest… A party like no other!
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
This year was the second edition of a festival that is here to stay. A few changes have been made since the first one happened in 2014
Quinta da Touriga-Chã, the Douro Superior at its fullest…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Not only did Jorge Rosas inherit this beautiful piece of land, but an entire genetic heritage, as well as the story of a family with ties to Douro, and to the production of quality wines.
Álvaro Costa and NH Hotel Batalha
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Álvaro Costa was born in Pousada de Saramagos, Famalicão, in 1978. He studied there, and then started working as a teacher in Vila Verde.
Hotel M’ar de Ar Aqueduto – Degust’Ar Restaurant
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Chef António Nobre was born in 1969 in Beja, where he also studied. His mother was an excellent cook and, with her, he discovered the aromas and flavours of Alentejo cuisine.
Taberna Típica Quarta-Feira
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
In one of the many intertwined streets in Évora, we find Rua do Inverno (“Winter street”).
Old Wines From Casa de Paços
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
This company’s tradition with green wine goes back a long time. Its production is split between the land in Barcelos and the land in Monção.