Month: July 2023

J. Faria & Filhos, Lda. – Engenhos do Norte

Madeira Rum, Rhum Agricole, Portugal

Madeira Rum Monica Tindall The island of Madeira is known for its namesake wine, but its rum has also been gaining much attention in recent years thanks to strict production regulations and methods.  Sugar cane cultivation and rum production date back to th…

Tipographia Funchal x Quinta do Sanguinhal

Tipografia Funchal x Quinta do Sanguinhal

Tipografia Funchal x Quinta do Sanguinhal – Wine Dinner Monica Tindall Hot off the heels of an incredibly delicious and informative tour of Lisbon’s Wine Region, we’re in Madeira for four nights. It seems good fortune is following us as our tr…

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Quinta do Sanguinhal, Lisbon Wine Region

Quinta do Sanguinhal – Lisbon Wine Region Monica Tindall Quinta do Sanguinhal, in Bombarral in the Lisbon wine region of Portugal, is an inspiring destination for wine enthusiasts and history lovers alike. This unique estate, owned and operated by the Pe…

Sue Yung Sean Et Cetera Restaurant

Sue Yung Sean, Co-founder Et Cetera

Sue Yung Sean In this interview, Sue Yung Sean, Head Barista and Co-founder of Et Cetera Restaurant, shares his growth in the industry. What do you do? I make and serve drinks, create drink recipes, and take charge of the front of the house. Basically, I’m in c…

Dom José Restaurant Bombarral Lisbon wine region

Dom José Restaurant, Bombarral, Portugal

Dom José Restaurant – Bombarral Monica Tindall Located in Bombarral, in the wine region of Lisbon, Dom José Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with traditional Portuguese family-style cooking and exceptional ingredients. The restauran…

Óbidos, Medieval Village Guided Walking Tour

Óbidos – Medieval Village, Portugal

Óbidos – Medieval Village, Portugal Monica Tindall Óbidos is a medieval village in Portugal, about 80 kilometres north of Lisbon. With its well-preserved historic charm and ancient city walls, Óbidos offers visitors a glimpse into the past. This quaint …

Quinta do Pinto

Quinta do Pinto – Winery in Lisbon, Portugal

Quinta do Pinto Winery – Lisbon, Portugal Monica Tindall Quinta do Pinto winery, located in Alenquer, Portugal, is a family project rooted in a deep passion for wine and a solid connection to the land. The Cardoso Pinto family, with a lineage spanning five g…

Wine Tourism Lisboa

Azenhas do Mar Restaurante Piscinas

Azenhas do Mar Restaurante Piscinas – Colares, Portugal Monica Tindall Those who appreciate breathtaking views, the freshest seafood and incredible local wines should make a reservation at Azenhas do Mar Restaurante Piscinas. Located in the pictures…

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The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel, Portugal

The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel Monica Tindall I found my happy place at The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel: shelves and shelves of books (over 45 000!), lush temperate gardens, delicious food and local wine – all just steps away from the medieval village of Óbidos. My H…

The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel:

Book & Cook -The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel

Book & Cook -The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel Monica Tindall Book & Cook restaurant, located in The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel, combines the love of literature with local cuisine and Lisboa wines. Large arches and books lining the walls from …

Chef Francesco Fedrighi Horizon Grill KL

Francesco Fedrighi, Head Chef, Horizon Grill

Francesco Fedrighi In this interview, Francesco Fedrighi, Head Chef at Horizon Grill at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, shares his journey in the industry. What do you do? I’m the head chef at Horizon Grill, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. How did you get into the indus…

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Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã (ACL), Portugal

Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã: Portuguese Grape Brandy Monica Tindall Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã (ACL), situated in gorgeous Lourinhã in the Lisboa wine region, is a tribute to the long tradition and superb workmanship of brandy-making in Portugal. Found…