El Bar de Valladolid – Restaurant & Wine Bar Monica Tindall Located in the historic streets of downtown Valladolid, El Bar is a classic in the city’s dining scene. Founded by Pedro and Roberto Fuertes, the kitchen embodies a philosophy of simpli…
Destinations
Continental by Yayo Daporta – Cambados
Continental by Yayo Daporta – Cambados Monica Tindall Cambados, a small coastal town in Rías Baixas, is known for its historical monuments, seafood, and the famous white wine, Albariño. Dating back to the Roman period, it was once a centre for the producti…
Albariño: A Versatile White Wine for Southeast Asia
Albariño: Pazo Torre Penelas, Galicia, Spain Monica Tindall Flourishing in the scenic Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Spain, lies a white wine grape variety that has won the hearts of wine enthusiasts worldwide – Albariño. Revered for its aromatic and refreshin…
The Door – Rua Das Taipas, Porto, Portugal
The Door – Porto Monica Tindall Right in the centre of the historic district in Porto, The Door brings good times, great food and delicious drinks to visitors and locals alike. Despite being in the heart of the action, this is by no means a “tourist” restauran…
Casa de Vila Nova – Vinho Verde, Portugal
Casa de Vila Nova – Vinho Verde, Portugal Monica Tindall Hopefully, you’ve noticed that I’ve been diving deep into Portugal’s wine culture and recently became hooked on Vinho Verde and its suitability for the Southeast Asian market. …
Octant Douro, Luxury Hotel Douro Valley
Octant Douro – A Luxury Property in the Douro Valley Monica Tindall Octant Douro Hotel is a tranquil and luxurious retreat situated on the banks of Castelo de Paiva, Portugal. Its location provides guests with a sanctuary where the chaos of everyday life me…
Raiva Restaurant, Octant Douro Hotel, Portugal
Raiva Restaurant – Octant Douro Hotel Monica Tindall Located in the picturesque Douro Valley, Raiva restaurant honours the traditions and produce found along the iconic Douro River. Despite its name being rooted in the Portuguese word for “anger,̶…
The Yeatman – A Luxurious Wine Hotel in Porto
The Yeatman – A Luxurious Wine Hotel in Porto Monica Tindall Perched gracefully on a hillside overlooking the meandering Douro River and the historic city of Porto lies The Yeatman, a luxurious wine hotel that has won numerous awards for its wine list, rest…
WOW: The Cultural District, Porto
WOW: The Cultural District, Porto – World of Wine, Portugal Monica Tindall WOW: The Cultural District in Porto, also known as World of Wine, is a multi-faceted cultural destination that opened in 2020. Housed in the charming town of Vila Nova de Gaia, just a…
IN.FI.NI.TU.DE Wine Dinner -The Yeatman, Portugal
IN.FI.NI.TU.DE Wine Dinner -The Yeatman, Portugal Monica Tindall Weekly wine dinners with Portugal’s premium producers are nothing short of what you’d expect from a hotel with the acclaim of “Best Hotel Wine List in the World!” The Y…
Mira Mira by Ricardo Costa, Porto, Portugal
Mira Mira by Ricardo Costa Monica Tindall Mira Mira, the brainchild of esteemed Chef Ricardo Costa, is a culinary treasure housed in World of Wine (WOW): The Cultural District in Vila Nova de Gaia. Chef Ricardo Costa, renowned for his innovative approach to Portu…
Golden Catch – WOW: The Cultural District
Golden Catch – WOW: The Cultural District Monica Tindall Golden Catch is an excellent seafood restaurant in the main square of Wow: The Cultural District in Porto. Offering both alfresco dining and an air-conditioned glass-walled indoor area, it’…