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A healthy, but unexciting option: Restaurant Zest @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (27. December 2022)
The Zest is the healthy option at the Pine Cliffs – but it’s more of a take-away than a proper restaurant. There is a food counter to which you have to go up to, to place your order, and then it will subsequently be delivered to your table. I went for the “salada proteíca (fresh […]
A decent ‘second’ breakfast option: Restaurant São Raphael @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (27. December 2022)
Since the Pine Cliffs Hotel consists of Residences, Ocean Suites, and the actual hotel, there are quite a few people who need to be fed every morning. Hence, there is a ‘second breakfast restaurant’ which is more of a meeting room re-modelled to a ‘breakfast room’. The offering is quite generous, ranging from pastries to […]
Good meat and decent overall experience: Restaurant Piri Piri Steakhouse @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (26. December 2022)
It struck me a bit odd that you have to book your table with putting down your credit card when you’re a guest at the Pine Cliffs resort. In any case, the Piri Piri Steakhouse is a good choice for dinner. I went for the “Croquetes de Novilho Com Dijonaise” (EUR 15.00) which were quite […]
The best place to watch the sunset: Mirador Champagne Bar @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (26. December 2022)
If you’re looking for an amazing spot for sundown, the Mirador Champagne Bar in the Pine Cliffs Hotel is definitely a place you should frequent. The atmosphere is just breathtaking! I went for a “Mirador Aperol Spritz” (EUR 17.00) which wasn’t much more than a regular Aperol Spritz, but more expensive. Still, since you’re basically […]
A lovely spicy Francesinha stuffing your belly: Restaurant Casa Guedes (7. November 2021)
Since the Francesinha is kind of the typical dish of Porto, we decided that we cannot leave Porto without having tried a Francesinha. I remember that I had one the first time I was in Porto in 2012 and wasn’t able to move afterwards since the thing was so damn heavy. So, I was, admittedly […]
It definitely has changed but is still outstanding: Restaurant O Paparico (6. November 2021)
Last time I’ve been to the O Paparico was in June 2014 and I still have a very vivid memory of that evening – it was definitely a unique experience. And I was ready for another one – which I got, although a bit differently this time than the previous times. We were placed in […]
A nice place to enjoy the sun near the beach in Foz: Bar Homem do Leme (6. November 2021)
If you have the time to get outside of Porto when you’re visiting Porto, you should definitely go to Foz since it’s really by the sea and taking in some sun when you’re at the beach is just one of the best things ever. I absolutely enjoyed the atmosphere, the weather, the sun, and the […]
Perfect to take in the last sun before winter comes: The George Terrace @ Sandeman (6. November 2021)
There is a variety of different small restaurants on the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Duoro river – and the “The George” at Sandeman is nothing special but somewhat nice. We went for some little nibbles like the “four units of bacalao with garlic dip” (EUR 8.50), “a cheese and bread platter” (EUR […]
