Best Gourmet event in the world



Dear Folks,

this Thursday, in my Home Region of the Algarve (Portugal) it will happen the 7^th edition of the International Gourmet Festival.

During this event, held in the prestigious Hotel Vila Joya (Praia da Galé, Albufeira) you will find 40 Chefs from 14 different countries with a total sum of 60 Michelin Stars between them.

Another great news for Portugal (Tourism Industry) that this time, manages to be in the epicenter of the Gourmet World.

The event that will end next 17^th of November will happen mostly in the Vila Joya Restaurant (Two Michelin Stars) but in other venues as well, such as Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova and Hotel Conrad Algarve (that receives tonight the grand opening of the event).

So if you want to meet Joan Roca (El Cellar de Can Roca, Spain - voted best restaurant in the world), Alain Passard (L’Arpège, Paris) or Quique Dacosta. Do not miss this opportunity to have them (the best Chefs in World) all under the same roof.

This special unique event is not about competition between the Chefs but a great haut cuisine experience, as we are talking about personalities that have great impact in the Gourmet world.

Bon Apetit,

Chef Gourmet Du Art

Amonst the best wines in the World - Portugal



Dear Folks,

I read today that the renowned North American Wine Magazine "Wine Enthusiast" elected nine Portuguese Wines to their Top Cellar Selection, placing Portugal right behind France, USA and Italy.

With maximum points out of 100, we will find the famous “Quinta do Noval 2011 Nacional Vintage Port” already mentioned in my Blog in previous Posts, sold in the USA around 650 dollars (roughly 481 euros).

Out of this selection of the 100 best wines in the world to keep and enjoy, five are Ports, two from the Douro region and the other two are from the Dao region.

Other than Quinta do Noval, Top Cellar Selection of the "Wine Enthusiast" Magazine chose Taylor Fladgate 2011 Vintage Port (10.º place, 97 points), Quinta do Vesúvio 2011 Capela Vintage Port (15.º, 98), Wine & Soul 2009 Pintas Character (19.º, 95), Warre´s 2011 Vintage Port (25.º, 96), Niepoort 2011 Vintage Port (31.º, 96), Passarela 2009 Casa da Passarela,Vinhas Velhas Tinto (42.º, 94 pontos), Quinta da Romaneira 2009 Reserva (76.º, 94) and the Sogrape 2009 Quinta dos Carvalhais (89.º, 94).

Another great news for the Portuguese Wines who in times of harsh economic crisis give a strong help in Portuguese exports.

Congratulations to the Producers.

Bon Apetit,

Chef Gourmet Du Art