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Time Out
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
More than 20 years later, Confeitaria da Guia has a new look, new dishes and artisanal ice cream
For 23 years, Confeitaria da Guia has been serving snacks and meals at Casa da Guia, nestled between the old manor house and the stunning Atlantic Ocean, which can be admired from its generous terrace. In April, the space reopened with a refreshed look and a new menu - though no major changes were made. After all, long-time regulars, who are part of the café's story, weren't about to give up their usual favourites. Until now, the only renovations Magda Monteiro and her team - also behind neighbouring spots Paladar da Guia and Gusto - had made were in the kitchen. This time, they completely refurbished the indoor dining area, closing for around two months. But just as they reopened, Storm Martinho hit - a tragic moment for Casa da Guia, with strong winds uprooting trees and causing damage. After a full clean-up, Confeitaria da Guia finally reopened in April. 'Our chefs from Gusto helped us tweak the menu a little,' Magda Monteiro tells Time Out Cascais. 'We can't change it too much, because our customers won't allow it. They've been coming here as long as the café's been open - some of them walk in and don't even have to order, we already know what they'll want.' Among the new dishes that these (and other) customers can try are toasties with roasted tomato, avocado and egg (€10); ricotta, honey, walnuts and lemon zest (€9); or smoked salmon with crème fraîche, dill and pickled radish (€12). For a heartier meal, try the new meatball sandwich with provolone (€12); the breaded shrimp burger in a garlic sauce (€16); or the grilled salmon with black rice, served medium-rare and topped with green sauce (€22). 'Confeitaria is like a pharmacy - you don't need to change much, it sells a bit of everything,' explains Magda Monteiro. 'But our chef Fabrício, who works at Paladar, brought a more refined touch and introduced some of these more elaborate dishes. We only removed a few more common items, like the bitoques. As for the space, it was quite dark before and now feels fresher, more Mediterranean. We renovated the entire dining room.' Another new addition at Confeitaria da Guia is their homemade, artisanal ice cream. Whether in a cup or cone, you'll find flavours on display like stracciatella, Madagascan vanilla, pistachio, Italian coffee, salted caramel, rice pudding, chocolate fondant, candy floss, forest fruits, prickly pear, and lemon sorbet, among others. With a fresh new look and vibe, yet keeping its signature identity and versatility, Confeitaria da Guia remains one of the venues preserving the essence of Casa da Guia for over two decades.
Leader Live
16-05-2025
- Leader Live
Mold teen impersonated police and wrongly accused man
Ellie Condron, of Alyn Meadow, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday afternoon via video link from HMP Styal. The 19-year-old was to be sentenced after admitting she made a statement suggesting she was a police constable, as well as one offence of harassment without violence. Prosecutor Rhian Jackson told the court that the victim in both cases was 19-year-old Fernando Martinho, a former college classmate. On June 20 last year, he received a call to his mobile from a female purporting to be a police officer. She told him she was calling from North Wales Police and provided a name and a collar number. Mr Martinho panicked, and went to his support worker for help. The support worker spoke with the so-called officer, who explained a complaint had been made against Mr Martinho in respect of him 'sending indecent pictures of himself.' When asked for more details, the 'officer' said she couldn't give them 'due to GDPR' but she asked for the victim's address. His support worker became suspicious and refused to provide it, also for GDPR reasons. Later, checks were made with North Wales Police and it was confirmed that no such complaint or report had been made in respect of the victim. It was later confirmed that the caller had in fact been Condron impersonating an officer. The second offence came about in July last year when Mr Martinho was made aware of a TikTok video Condron had made about him. In the clip, which was played to the court, Condron accused him of "being on the sex offender's register" - which was completely untrue. She told viewers of the clip: "I've reported this several times and they don't seem to care. TikTok, do your thing." It made Mr Martinho "feel terrible" and he became "cautious about being in college." When questioned about both offences, she declined to give any comment. Ms Jackson told the court that Condron has 11 previous convictions for 20 offences. Her sentencing in respect of impersonating police and harassment came just hours after her sentencing in the Crown Court for an offence of arson - in which she'd posted a lit firework through the door of a young woman she'd fallen out with. Lorraine McClure, defending Condron for the Magistrates Court hearing, told the court: "We have received a note from Ms Condron's counsel regarding this morning's sentence for arson; I understand she was given two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years. "She is also required to do a mental health treatment requirement with that suspended sentence, and 25 days of rehabilitation activity, and a restraining order was given in relation to that case. "The guidelines are clear. Ordinarily you may have been considering a custodial sentence [in respect of these offences]. MORE COURT NEWS "Clearly this is harassment to a gentleman who had not done any of the things he was being accused of and it made him feel dreadful. "It would have been a problem, I'm sure, for his employment and reputation. "If you're considering a custodial sentence, it's whether you wish to impose a further one to run alongside, suspended for a period of time." Condron's counsel in the Crown Court case had explained the defendant had "a lengthy background of complex mental health disorders" and, in their view, a "clear connection" between her impairment and offending behaviour. A member of the probation service confirmed to the Magistrates that the rehabilitative measured imposed as part of the Crown Court sentence would be sufficient to address Condron's needs. As such, the Magistrates handed down a 24 week custodial term for the harassment, but suspended it for 18 months. For impersonating a police officer, Condron received no separate penalty. She must pay £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge. A 12 month restraining order was imposed to prevent Condron from contacting Mr Martinho, as well as posting anything about him on social media or the internet more widely.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘A lot of mad people right now': Guthrie food trucks get the boot from popular spot
GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFOR) — A popular spot for food trucks in Guthrie can no longer be used as a source for vendors to set up and sell after signs went up this week stressing prosecution for trespassers. Vendors in Guthrie told News 4 that signs went up at two vacant lots Monday in the 1400 block of South Division Street. The signs say that the lots are state property and that there is no loitering, dumping, or trespassing. The signs also say there is 24-hour surveillance on the property and that violators will be prosecuted. 'It is really disheartening that, I mean, we had a spot and now we don't,' said Lee Martinho, owner of Hawaiian Style BBQ food truck. Martinho says he's sold food in Guthrie for three years, and the lots have become a regular staple for his business. He says vendors have never had any problems using the space in the past and that the community regularly visits food trucks on the lots. Extra charges on some cards after Boys from Oklahoma concert 'It's sitting empty,' said Martinho. 'It's not doing anything.' A number on the signs is listed for the Commissioners of the Land Office, a state agency. News 4 tried to reach out via phone on Tuesday for comment and left a message for a spokesperson. The spokesperson did not return that call. The Guthrie News Page reports the Logan County Board of Commissioners recently explored the idea of leasing the land for a potential county health department, but couldn't agree on the price asked because of a lack of immediate development plans. News 4 also reached out to the City of Guthrie on Tuesday. A city employee told News 4 the City Manager's office had not been notified that the signs were going up. Reaction to the news online has been mixed, with many residents saying the move is a mistake. 'They bring activity, which brings tax dollars,' said Sonny Ojeda, a resident of Guthrie. 'They bring, they bring visibility to the land that's being unused and a little neglected.' The John Vance car dealership in Guthrie says food trucks are more than welcome there. Martinho says business should be steady through at least the latter half of the year, but he's worried about the shake-up. 'There's a lot of mad people right now,' said Martinho. 'They're not super happy about that spot being shut down to us. But I mean, I think all in all, it'll work out.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
03-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Tourists warned ‘hurricane-force' winds to hit Canary islands as red alert issued for Storm Nuria
Spanish authorities are bracing for 'hurricane-force' winds of up to 80mph after a red alert was issued for the Canary Islands. Residents and tourists have been urged to take shelter as Storm Nuria looks set to bring high-wind speeds to the archipelago, just two weeks after the islands were battered by Spain's last named storm. La Palma, in the north west of the island group, will face the strongest winds, possibly exceeding 80mph, and heavy rain of up to 30mm in just one hour. The eastern half of the island is under a red weather warning that will remain in place until around 5pm on Thursday, Spanish forecaster AEMET said. Storm Nuria will also hit Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, El Hierro and the popular tourist island Tenerife with winds of up to 62mph. Amber warnings for wind have been issued for the islands. It is the 14th named storm in the Spanish storm-naming season, coming just two weeks after Storm Martinho battered holiday hotspots in the Canary Islands. Sharing the possibility of wind speeds exceeding 80mph in the eastern side of La Palma island, AEMET said: 'The danger is extraordinary. Extreme caution!' The forecaster added on X: 'The formation of the storm Nuria this Thursday will lead to very strong gusts of wind in the Canary Islands (hurricane-force winds in La Palma, where there is a red warning in its eastern area). 'It will also bring heavy rains to the archipelago, which will then move to the Peninsula.' All amber warnings are currently set to be lifted on Thursday at 10pm, Aemet says. By Friday, there will be no weather warnings remaining in place. Yellow rain warnings have also been issued southwestern areas of the Spanish mainland, AEMET's website showed, with rain accumulations of up to 15mm in one hour possible, including in Catalonia, Basque Country and Andalusia. Two weeks ago, Spain was battered by strong winds, large swells and intense rainfall as Storm Martinho struck large parts of the country. Dozens of roads were closed and the Spanish government urged residents to avoid travel accordingly, due to forecast heavy rain and the water levels of the Manzanares River in Madrid remaining high. AEMET said storm Martinho was heaping more rain onto areas on Friday and through the weekend that have already experienced plenty of rain in the last few weeks.
Euronews
27-03-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
ADVERTISEMENT Drought relief in Spain has come at a price as flash floods and record rainfall forces hundreds to evacuate their homes, closes schools and sweeps cars away. Parts of the country suffered from a stubborn drought last year , but the weather has recently taken an abrupt turn. In the first 18 days of March, Spain received more than double the normal amount of monthly rainfall, according to Spanish national weather agency, AEMET. That included normally arid regions like Andalusia, where flooded rivers forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Madrid had more rainfall in the first three weeks of this month than any month since records began in 1893, said an AEMET meteorologist. Emergency teams rescue a dog from flooded areas after heavy rains in Malaga, Spain, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Gregorio Marrero/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. But volatile weather is a fact of life in Spain. 'The blessing and curse of the Spanish climate is exactly that,' said Daniel Argüeso, a climate scientist at Spain's University of the Balearic Islands. 'We have these periods of extended drought that usually end with these kinds of situations. Having said that, the rain we had in March has been quite exceptional.' For now, a drought that began in 2023 is over. The Sau reservoir that supplies water to Barcelona is now about 48% full, compared to less than 5% at the same time last year. Related Storm Martinho triggers flood warnings and widespread damage across Spain Dozens evacuated and roads closed after flooding in central and northern Spain How long Spanish water reserves remain at healthy levels will depend on factors like how much more springtime rain the country gets and the heat and dryness of the summer to come. However, climate scientists believe Spain will likely stay free of water restrictions at least through the summer. The recent floods took place only months after a deadly deluge in Valencia killed hundreds after some areas saw a year's worth of rain in just eight hours. A woman reacts after floods, in Picanya on the outskirts of Valencia, Spain, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Alberto Saiz/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Scientists say climate change is making swings between dryness and downpour more acute. Around the world, rising temperatures are speeding up the hydrological cycle in which water moves between the Earth and its atmosphere. That triggers extreme weather like prolonged droughts and intense rainfall.
