A delicious dining experience at No. 46 of the World’s 50 Best – but not as great as in 2014: Restaurant Belcanto (7. January 2022)
Last time I was at the Belcanto in 2014, it had just been nominated No. 98 of the World’s 50 Best. Since then it has gained one Michelin star (to a total of two) and climbed up to No. 46 in the world. Hence, I was relatively curious to experience it again, and hopefulyl better […]
A decent executive lounge replacement: Lobby Bar @ Sheraton Lisbon (7. January 2023)
After an almost three-hours drive through Portugal and especially Lisbon, which is quite nerve-wrecking, I was more than happy to have dropped my rental car and arrive at the hotel. And luckily, at 5pm, it was time for the daily snacks in the Lobby Bar (which also turned out to be the Executive Lounge). Compared […]
Quite an exquisite selection of dishes with professional service: Restaurant Parrilla Natural (6. January 2023)
I had driven by the Parrilla Natural the previous day and was intrigued by the property, so I decided to pay this place a visit. Once you’re entering, you are pulled into a professionally organized service exercise. All waiters and waitresses have headphones through which they coordinate the drinks orders as well as calling for […]
A rather average experience but with super friendly service: Restaurant Alambique (5. January 2023)
The Alambique is listed in the Guide Michelin app, but without a star, so I had high hopes for it. And let me put it that way, they were not entirely disappointed, but neither were they fulfilled. Once you’re sated, you’re attended by one of many waiters. I think for each course, I had a […]
Perfect to take in the first sunrays of the year: Restaurant Corda Café @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (5. January 2023)
While I absolutely loved my stay at the Pine Cliffs Hotel, I must say I was a bit disappointed that the majority of the restaurants in the resort closed after January 1st. Frankly, I get it, it’s winter time and business is slow, but it feels like they really keep open only the bare minimum, […]
Great drinks in a modern atmosphere: W Lounge @ W Algarve (4. January 2023)
As I had originally considered staying at the W Algarve instead of the Pine Cliffs, I decided to give the W Algarve a try as well when I drove by the last time. So, it was time to find the W Lounge and get a drink. The place was quite empty, so you could just […]
Returning to the same place after 30 years: Restaurant O Litoral (4. January 2023)
It is a good 30 years ago since I’ve last been here, while I was on vacation with my parents. So, not so much because I figured this must be exceptional in terms of food, but much more for nostalgia reasons, I decided to give the O Litoral a try. And started the lunch with […]
A delicious experience with a few surprises: Restaurant Ver A Tavira (3. January 2023)
I had walked by the Ver A Tavira a few days back in the afternoon, and since it, unfortunately, only opened at 6.30pm, I was not able to pay the place a visit, but, since finally was able to do so today. I went for “The Journey of Flavour” (EUR 155.00) which started with “mackerel […]
