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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PORT WINE FEST CELEBRATES PORTUGUESE WINE AND CUISINE WITH A WEEK OF UNIQUE EVENTS ACROSS THE U.S.
The third edition of the Port Wine Fest will visit San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City in Fall 2025! NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Port Wine Fest–a festival and celebration of Portuguese wines, gastronomy, and culture organized by the Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP)–returns to the U.S. following the success of their inaugural U.S. tour in April and October of 2024, which took place across five major cities. The 2025 edition will bring over 40 Portuguese producers to San Francisco (September 30th), Chicago (October 2nd), and New York City (October 7th), featuring unique edition events in each city for the first time ever. "Building on the success of our two 2024 editions in April and October, we're proud to return with the third Port Wine Fest, a festival of Portuguese wines, from September 30th to October 7th," said Isabel Marrana, executive director of AEVP. "This growing initiative reflects our commitment to promoting the diversity and cultural richness of Portuguese wines in the United States." The Port Wine Fest will kick off with its first unique experience in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 30th, taking over the striking space at The Cube. The festival aims to introduce wine industry professionals and consumers to a world of difference with Portuguese wines from producers across Portugal, food by esteemed Portuguese chef, Telmo Faria, and music inspired by the region. Trade and media professionals are invited to explore Portugal's many wine regions from 11AM-3PM and join an educational exploration led by Danielle Kuzinich of the San Francisco Wine Society. A consumer party will take place in the evening from 5-8 PM, where Portuguese wines, bites, and activities will transport attendees directly to Portugal without leaving San Francisco. For qualified members of the wine media and trade, registration for the day event can be found here, and to purchase tickets to the evening consumer event, please visit this link. Then the Port Wine Fest heads over to Chicago, bringing a taste of Portugal to the Walden Chicago on Thursday, October 2nd, along with a private induction ceremony to welcome and celebrate new Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood) members. Dive into a masterclass with Master Sommelier Jim Bube and a trade and media walkaround tasting from 11AM-3PM. And from 5-8PM, consumers can join for an immersive evening of Portuguese wine and regionally-inspired bites. For qualified members of the wine media and trade, registration for the day event can be found here, and to purchase tickets to the evening consumer event, please visit this link. The festivities will conclude in New York City with another proprietary event at Ideal Glass Studios on Tuesday, October 7th. In partnership with Chef Nuno Sousa and Leitao, Port Wine Fest will offer a gastronomic experience throughout the day. An exclusive food and wine pairing celebration for industry professionals will kick off NYC Port Wine Fest, followed by a walkaround tasting for trade and media from 12-4PM and a masterclass hosted by Advanced Sommelier and educator Jienna Basaldu. Consumers will be able to purchase tickets for a grand tasting session from 6-9PM. For qualified members of the wine media and trade, registration for the day event can be found here, and to purchase tickets to the evening consumer event, please visit this link. The weeklong celebration of authentic Portuguese wines, gastronomy, music, and culture will include various wine and food tastings, seminars, networking opportunities, and educational sessions. Over 40 producers will participate and showcase their wines, including: 5 Bagos Soc. Agricola; Adriano Ramos Pinto Vinhos S.A.; Agro-Batoréu, Lda; Alchemy Wines - Port Wine & Vineyards, Lda; Ameztoy & Almeida, Lda (Mateus Nicolau De Almeida); Aveleda, S.A.; Carneiro Family Wines, Lda; Solido Patrimonio Sa; Casa Do Santo, Lda; Dis Desenvolvimento Inovação E Sustentatibilidade Cooperativa; Churchill Graham S.A.; Dulcinea Dos Santos Ferreira (Vinhos Sidónio De Sousa); & Filhos, Lda; Grape Ideas; Herdade Aldeia De Cima; J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos S.A. / Duorum Vinhos S.A; José Maria Da Fonseca; Kopke Group Fine Wines; Kopke Group Wine Estates; Lavradores De Feitoria; Luis Duarte Vinhos; Manoel Júnior - Vinhos S.A.; Menin Wine Company; Nicolau De Almeida, Lda; Niepoort Vinhos; Quinta De Baixo; Parras Wines, Unipessoal, Lda; Porto Réccua Vinhos S.A.; Quinta Da Boeira - Arte E Cultura, Lda; Quinta Da Lixa; Quinta Do Cardo (Agrocardo); Quinta Dos Avidagos; Quinta Nova S.A. (Amorim Family Estates); Quinta - Multiwines; Rozès S.A.; Quinta Do Grifo; Sample Wines Unipessoal, Lda; Sociedade Agricola Casal De Ventozela S.A.; Sogrape; Symington Family Estates; Tapada De Coelheiros; Vicente Faria Vinhos; Quinta Da Lagoalva Vinhos Sa; Casa José Luis Pedro. Visit to learn more about the events in your city and how you can attend or purchase tickets! Stay connected on social media: @portwinefest (Instagram), @portwine_fest (X/Twitter), and Port Wine Fest (Facebook). For more information about Port Wine Fest, please contact portwinefest@ About Port Wine FestPort Wine Fest is a festival of Portuguese wines, food and culture, launched in 2024 by the Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP), that aims to introduce U.S. consumers to the world of Portugal through a series of events across the country. About the Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP)The Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP) is a private non-profit organization, established in January 1975, with headquarters in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. The main purpose of the Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP) is to represent and protect the interests of its members and the promotion and protection of the industry and trade of the Port and Douro wines and other wine products from the demarcated Douro region throughout national and foreign territories. Currently, AEVP brings together 33 members who represent more than 80% of the Port Wine trade and about 45% of Douro Wines with PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) trade, a rare percentage that highlights its unquestioned position in the wine sector. 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South China Morning Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The '2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao', organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be staged at Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman's Wharf from 11 to 20 July. Themed as 'Spices and herbs', the Fest will bring together 34 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries across six continents for a vibrant offering of global cuisines, culinary showcase and gastronomy forum as three major highlights. The ten-day event will manifest a splendid feast of international gastronomic cultures, weaving together tourism, gastronomy and culture in pursuit of preservation and innovation. It will showcase Macao's unique fascinations as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy to the world as an impactful platform. Gather Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries on six continents MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes highlighted the Fest's remarkable lineup of participating countries and cities this year, which unleashes Macao's strengths as an international exchange platform. To date, 34 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries across six continents, seven Creative Cities of other fields and two candidate cities from the Mainland, along with two Culture Cities of East Asia 2025 are committed to joining different event highlights. Gastronomy Fest presents three major highlights
TTG
18-06-2025
- TTG
The secret Spanish foodie haven that will leave clients hungry for more
However, fittingly, the final stop on my Gastronomy Route was another celebrated restaurant, just a stone's throw away on Sant Pol bay. Local legend Taverna del Mar was taken under Hostal de la Gavina's umbrella in 2013 and showcases the best of the region's seafood, including oysters, mussels, clams and fresh fish, served in a blue-and-white salon with stunning views out to sea. As I savoured my meal of paella cooked two ways – traditional with rice and fideua with short, thin noodles – I remarked to my host that my daughter would be going on her first school trip abroad in two weeks' time, quite coincidentally to a resort just 10 minutes along the coast. I hoped her voyage of discovery would be as memorable as my rediscovery of a region with so much to offer. How to book it Kirker Holidays offers the three-night Gastronomy Route package at Hostal de la Gavina from £1,886 per person, based on two sharing a classic double room with terrace. Price includes breakfast and the three included special meals (Esperit Roca, La Taverna del Mar and Candlelight – alcoholic drinks not included) plus a wine tasting at Clos d'Agon, flights to Barcelona and car hire.
Khaleej Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Restaurant Review: French artistry meets Dubai's skyline at Bar des Prés
Picture, if you will, ascending through Dubai's financial district until the city dissolves beneath you — 51 floors above DIFC's bustling energy lies something extraordinary. But who would dare to transplant the intimate charm of a Parisian neighbourhood brasserie into Dubai's gleaming corporate heavens? The answer lies in understanding Chef Cyril Lignac's remarkable vision for culinary elevation. What transforms France's most beloved television chef into Dubai's newest culinary ambassador? Perhaps it's the kind of humble confidence that emerges from childhood in the French countryside, where cooking became a pathway to recognition. Chef Lignac's journey from Aveyron, where his mother worked at a hospital and his father crafted wood, to Paris kitchens under masters like Alain Passard reads like culinary destiny fulfilled. Step into Bar des Prés Dubai, and witness something remarkable indeed. The transformation from London and Paris iterations feels both familiar and revolutionary, luxurious velvet finishes meet opulent marble tables, whilst vibrant embroidered draping creates intimate pockets within the soaring space. How does one maintain Parisian intimacy whilst embracing Dubai's appetite for grandeur? What's truly impressive is the menu that bridges continents with remarkable grace. Crab and avocado galette with Madras curry, who dares to marry French technique with subcontinental spicing? The signature dish reveals Lignac's philosophy: patient craftsmanship meets bold flavour exploration. Each delicate avocado slice tells a story of precision, whilst the Madras curry whispers tales of cultural fusion. Watch the beef gyoza arrive, and you witness East-meets-West artistry perfected. Lignac's passion for Japan permeates these dumplings — crispy exteriors yielding to tender, marinated interiors that reimagine bolognese through Asian sensibilities. The dipping sauce becomes essential poetry, adding zest to depth. How the culinary genius within the langoustine ravioli that captures oceanic essence within silken pasta parcels resting in velvet bisque foam excites, accented with Espelette pepper powder, each bite demonstrates Lignac's mastery of restraint allowing ingredients to sing without overwhelming crescendo. The 51st-floor perch creates dining theatre unlike most others in Dubai. Views of Jumeirah Mosque, Al Yaqoub Tower, and Emirates Towers transform meals into elevated experiences. The berry pavlova reveals why Lignac would choose pastry over savoury for eternity. Crisp meringue yielding to cloudlike centres, sharp raspberry sorbet providing counterpoint to sweet foundations, this dessert embodies his philosophy that timing and technique create magic. Bar des Prés succeeds because it answers a fundamental question about international culinary expansion: can restaurants maintain their soul whilst embracing new territories? Lignac has created something genuinely transportive, a space where French sophistication meets Dubai ambition. The 51st-floor location isn't just positioning; it's metaphor for culinary elevation itself.
Telegraph
11-06-2025
- Telegraph
The 19 best restaurants in Cyprus
Cyprus is often referred to as being at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – and as such their time-served influences can be seen on the menus of countless tavernas across the island. But, don't go thinking Cyprus is set in its ways. In fact, this forward-thinking island has embraced grand gastronomy from around the world, cutting-edge fusion cuisines and trendy plant-based dishes, which complement the more traditional Mediterranean fare of slow-cooked meat, lemon-drenched fish, olives and olive oil, vegetables, fruit picked fresh from the tree and nuts, perfectly. Of course, it is all accompanied by some fine Cypriot wines. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best restaurants in Cyprus. Find out more below or for further Cyprus inspiration, see our guides devoted to the island's best hotels, things to do and beaches. Best all rounders To Pantopoleio Kali Orexi With its quirky interior of abstract panels, edgy lighting, blond wood furnishings and a wall of perfectly aligned wine bottles from almost floor to ceiling, plus a menu of classic Cypriot dishes given an inspired twist, To Pantopoleio Kali Orexi has become one of the trendiest places to dine in Nicosia. Psefdokeftedes are meatballs, which here are enhanced with feta cheese and oregano. Try this, followed by the local tenderloin pork marinated in aged whiskey and served with pitta. Round off the meal with the restaurant's famous Trigona Panoramatos, which are beautifully presented phyllo cones filled to bursting with fresh cream.
