EsuriJohn

Still a brilliant map though you must be good with Google!

Jon-Bxl

Thanks John. Also since doing the map there is yet another resto there! Directly opposite the ' wooden waiter - Cacadores' she has 1/2 dishes of the day, freshly bought in the morning depending on what she feels is best. I asked the day before what she would have, she couldn't answer. Which was a big thumbs up for me proving that it was indeed freshly bought on the morning.

Let's make a date to to to the suckling pig restored Barraida (sp) but at a weekend - if it looks empty we can carry on to O Cyclista for a repeat of that amazing steak we had. Both mentioned a few posts ago. Or 'Tres Palmeras' just past the Tavira-Continente commercial centre for unlimited freshly caught/cooked fish straight off the barbie!

Jon

Mmmmmm getting hungry especially after a month of dieting!

AndyS

OK probably a silly question but here goes and it's aimed at the foodies amongst you. I am bringing three mates over for golf and we have decided to stay in Portugal this time. Problem is one of them has very fond memories of breakfasting in Laguna Square and having tostada (tomato pulp and olive oil on toast) followed by churros from the kiosk. Question is, does anything similar exist in Portugal??

glaisboy

Hi has anyone tried the New Italian resto which was known as the Argentinian Restaurant at the top end of Ayamonte.I believe the owners are from The Bella Napoli next to The sugar Reef. I am out at the end of Jan and I will be trying a few new eateries,reading the reviews are helpful so keep them coming.

EsuriJohn

Not myself but a group went on Sunday and the reports so far are favourable.

MikeJ

If you are staying anywhere near VRSA or CM then you could always get the ferry across and have breakfast in Laguna Square.

MikeCol

Hi, I have never seen the Portuguese eat their morning tostada with oil & tomato, just jam. He could do this himself of course, make some toast using gorgeous Portuguese bread, halve a fresh tomato and rub it into the toast (this is how the Spanish do it at home) and then drizzle oil over it. To make it really special put slivers of jamon iberico on top.

As for churros, you can buy them frozen in Mercadona + pouches of the thick chocolate too, but not sure about Portugal. Regards Bryony

AndyS

Thanks for that Bryony, I like the idea of the jamon. Good tip about Mercadona as well.

Carol&John

You must ask for farturas instead of churros.

AndyS

Well thank you, that is going to make my friend a very happy bunny (and me too). Do they sell them from kiosks in a similar way they do in Ayamonte?

MikeJ

There is sometimes a kiosk in the main square in VRSA which sells farturas.

AndyS

Thanks, we're actually going to be staying at Vale do Lobo but will keep my eyes open when we go into the local towns.

Carol&John

Yes, look for kiosk signs saying "farturas, churros, porras, and waffles".
Now, the difference between all 4 will be the shape and size.

Some are thick (porras) and can be filled with a creamy custard, or left for you to apply your own sugar and cinnamon. Some are thinner and shaped into loops, rings, or sticks.

See what's on offer, or watch what other people are ordering. I would order from the most popular kiosk. That way I can only guess the oil is fresh.

You will want your farturas to be freshly prepared. So watch them being made. Then you can carry them to a cafe and eat them with a coffee. You may dunk them .

This is a sweet, breakfast food, but in the evenings the same kiosks may be serving savory snacks (freshly prepared crisps or chips).

If the mods allow it, here is an interesting article about algarvian foods (with a good photo of different churros):
Food & Wine Travel Guide to Algarve | Catavino | Spanish wine, Portuguese wine and a whole lot more

hth

AndyS

You are a mine of useful information, thanks so much.

EsuriJohn

NEW Tapas Bar!!!

Found this new Tapas Bar in Calle JOSE PEREZ BARROSO No 16 opposite El Jamon next door to Maison and it is outstanding! All the usual tapas and some new ones including a " jam" to dip the most amazing croquettes patates in.

TABERNA EL CALLEJON mine host is Vili a delightful Bulgarian lady and as you would expect for a grumpy old man the prices are unbelievable (low of course)!