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Time Out
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A Bosque has opened in Casa da Guia with cheese and charcuterie boards (and lots of music)
Casa da Guia has just welcomed a new resident. Meet Bosque, currently in soft opening since mid-May, with an official launch slated for June 3rd. It's the latest neighbour to the Amazonian jungle vibes of Palaphita and the brainchild of influencer Rui Figueiredo, alongside co-founder Samuel Castro. Three years ago, the duo launched Pastaça – a fresh pasta grab-and-go concept served in a bowl. Rui Figueiredo is also the name behind DoCereal, a brand specialising in seeds. "On a visit to Casa da Guia, we noticed a patch of woodland – a bit of forest that had been left untouched, completely abandoned," Rui tells Time Out Cascais, recalling how Bosque came to life. "I looked at it, sat down with the management and pitched the idea of bringing Pastaça here." But Casa da Guia was already home to a solid Italian restaurant. "So I took a bit more time to think, explored the space further, and when I realised the view was truly something special, I decided to create a new concept – one that reflects products I love and that come from my own region: I'm from the Serra da Estrela area." The stars of the menu are the Bosque Board (€26), piled high with farinheira, chouriço, secretos, Brie, Serra cheese, olives, bread and presunto; the Grill Board (€14), featuring farinheira, morcela and chouriço; and the Cheese Board (€14), a rich spread of creamy Serra cheese, Brie, goat's cheese, jam and olives. Another solid option is sandwiches. The Bosque Sandwich (€12) is a hearty combo of secretos, Brie, farinheira and chouriço; there's also a suckling pig sandwich (€11.50), a secretos sandwich (€9.50), and even a suckling pig plate (€17). Try the ham croquettes (€2.50 per piece), the suckling pig rissoles (€2.50 per piece) or the oysters (€12 for six pieces). Rui Figueiredo says that they are introducing salads to the menu for those looking for a light, fresh meal with a privileged view of the Atlantic. And of course, there's no shortage of drinks to go with it, including the house sangrias: piña colada (€20 for one litre, €28 for two), apple (€18 for one litre, €26 for two), or sparkling wine (€18 for one litre, €26 for two). 'Alongside great food and drinks, we're planning themed events with both individual and group tables,' says Rui Figueiredo. 'We'll have regular live music – DJs, samba circles, cante alentejano nights, fado, and wine tastings. We want to be versatile enough that a guest can come to us and say, 'I'm throwing a birthday for 30 or 40 people, I want a themed night with this kind of music, performed live' – and we'll make it happen. We'll plan it, set a budget and get it going.' Right now, there are 95 seats available, but in the evenings – especially when the music's on – the vibe will shift to something more relaxed, where people can stand, chat over drinks, and maybe even have a little dance. 'We'll also have a dedicated area for shisha, and yes – the space is pet friendly too.' Still in its early days, the team is open to customer feedback and flexible about how the project evolves. 'It's the public who tells us what they want,' says Rui. 'We can add items to the menu or, for example, tweak the opening hours – which for now are still provisional. We have a direction, of course, but it's all still adaptable.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spanish Mart-Meet Iberseries & Platino Industria Looks to Europe, Aims to Boost Spanish-Language International Distribution
Set to deliver a masterclass this Wednesday at Brazil's mega creativity event Rio2C, Iberseries & Platino Industria co-director Samuel Castro has doubled down on the major new strategic directions this annual conference, forum and market is taking in 2025: Europe and international distribution. 'We remain firmly committed to strengthening cultural identity, boosting commercial exchange, and showcasing Ibero-American talent to the world,' Castro said of the Madrid event, whose fifth edition runs Sept. 30-Oct. 3. More from Variety RioFilme Wants to Find the 'Gagacabana of Audiovisual,' Is Currently in Talks to Attract Netflix's 'Boys From Brazil' and MipTV to Rio Sofa Digital Adds Three Specialty Film Channels, as FAST Markets, Led by Samsung TV Plus, Boom in Brazil (EXCLUSIVE) Brazil Emerges as FAST Streaming Powerhouse, Set to Soon Become Its Second Biggest International Market in the World (EXCLUSIVE) As markets contract, however, for non-English language films and series, Iberseries & Platino Industry is expanding its reach. 'The positioning of Iberseries & Platino Industria as a bridge between Latin America and the United States, with a special focus on the Hispanic market, and now with a clear outlook toward Europe, marks a pivotal moment to expand our reach by strengthening the international sale of Spanish-language content,' Castro added. Over the last decades, producers and sales agents in film have combatted declining theatrical openings abroad, and a plunge in prices paid per territory by driving into equity, in the case of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American captured by international co-production. As a rough rule of thumb, the larger a feature's number of production partners, the bigger a movie's market proposition, ambition and market interest. Spain has become an avid co-producer. With global first-run TV orders down 25% on Peak TV, Ampere Analysis' Guy Bisson observed at the Berlinale Series Production, TV producers are also attempting to tie down international production partners. Iberseries Platino & Industria wants to take a market bull by the horns, however. 'Although the current landscape is favorable for project financing, we're fully aware that the real challenge lies in global distribution. That's why, in this edition, we're reinforcing our collaboration with international sales agents, as well as with networks and commissioners committed to acquiring and investing in Spanish-language content.' Many of these are found in Europe, and are not global streamers. Public broadcasters and private-sector networks accounted for over 80% of European series commissions in 2023, according to figures aired by the European Audiovisual Observatory at Series Mania Forum's opening session. 'We want to build Ibero-American connections with Europe because we firmly believe they can enrich our productions and open new distribution channels through co-production or sales agreements. Europe and international distribution are, without a doubt, the two main pillars guiding our strategy this year,' Castro affirmed. Castro will talk at Rio2C on How to Navigate Audiovisual Investment in Europe and the United States. One answer is private equity: Rio2C will host a panel on May 29 exploring private investment from equity to gap financing and receivables, with speakers taking in MUV Capital Head of Audiovisual Investment Laura Rossi, Gustavo Mello, Boutique Filmes parter-producer, Moonshot's Edison Viana, head of business development and content strategy and Fernando Figueiredo, commercial head of Belat Brasil, a private investment fund. Private investment funds or producers which arrange film-TV financing which have confirmed their participation in 2025's Iberseries & Platino Industria include Arcano Partners, Balance Media, Elipsis Capital, Filmika Audiovisual, Holahoop Film, Kenta Asset & Capital Finance, La Charito Films, Moby Dick Film Capital, Mogambo, Wandermoon Finance and Yunit, as Iberseries & Platino Industria confirmed at the Cannes Festival's Marché du Film at a May 16 presentation. Among potential speakers, Pilar Blasco, Banijay Iberia CEO, Ramón Campos, Bambú Producciones CEO and Alexander Marín, VP, distribution at Colombia's RCN International have confirmed their presence, as have José Fragoso, programming director at Portuguese pubcaster RTP, RTVE director of film and fiction José Pastor, Raúl Berdonés, Secuoya Content Group executive chairman and Secuoya Studios CEO Brendan Fitzgerald. Further execs attending take in Agustina Dompé, senior manager of content acquisition at The Walt Disney Company; Margarida Pereira, director of acquisitions at Portuguese broadcast network TVI; David Atlan-Jackson, chief content officer at Vuelta Group; Pilar Sánchez Macías, head of YouTube MCNs and Family Partners for Spain & Portugal, and Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola, showrunners of 'La Casa de los Espíritus,' among many others. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spanish Mart-Meet Iberseries & Platino Industria Looks to Europe, Aims to Boost Spanish-Language International Distribution
Set to deliver a masterclass this Wednesday at Brazil's mega creativity event Rio2C, Iberseries & Platino Industria co-director Samuel Castro has doubled down on the major new strategic directions this annual conference, forum and market is taking in 2025: Europe and international distribution. 'We remain firmly committed to strengthening cultural identity, boosting commercial exchange, and showcasing Ibero-American talent to the world,' Castro said of the Madrid event, whose fifth edition runs Sept. 30-Oct. 3. More from Variety RioFilme Wants to Find the 'Gagacabana of Audiovisual,' Is Currently in Talks to Attract Netflix's 'Boys From Brazil' and MipTV to Rio Sofa Digital Adds Three Specialty Film Channels, as FAST Markets, Led by Samsung TV Plus, Boom in Brazil (EXCLUSIVE) Brazil Emerges as FAST Streaming Powerhouse, Set to Soon Become Its Second Biggest International Market in the World (EXCLUSIVE) As markets contract, however, for non-English language films and series, Iberseries & Platino Industry is expanding its reach. 'The positioning of Iberseries & Platino Industria as a bridge between Latin America and the United States, with a special focus on the Hispanic market, and now with a clear outlook toward Europe, marks a pivotal moment to expand our reach by strengthening the international sale of Spanish-language content,' Castro added. Over the last decades, producers and sales agents in film have combatted declining theatrical openings abroad, and a plunge in prices paid per territory by driving into equity, in the case of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American captured by international co-production. As a rough rule of thumb, the larger a feature's number of production partners, the bigger a movie's market proposition, ambition and market interest. Spain has become an avid co-producer. With global first-run TV orders down 25% on Peak TV, Ampere Analysis' Guy Bisson observed at the Berlinale Series Production, TV producers are also attempting to tie down international production partners. Iberseries Platino & Industria wants to take a market bull by the horns, however. 'Although the current landscape is favorable for project financing, we're fully aware that the real challenge lies in global distribution. That's why, in this edition, we're reinforcing our collaboration with international sales agents, as well as with networks and commissioners committed to acquiring and investing in Spanish-language content.' Many of these are found in Europe, and are not global streamers. Public broadcasters and private-sector networks accounted for over 80% of European series commissions in 2023, according to figures aired by the European Audiovisual Observatory at Series Mania Forum's opening session. 'We want to build Ibero-American connections with Europe because we firmly believe they can enrich our productions and open new distribution channels through co-production or sales agreements. Europe and international distribution are, without a doubt, the two main pillars guiding our strategy this year,' Castro affirmed. Castro will talk at Rio2C on How to Navigate Audiovisual Investment in Europe and the United States. One answer is private equity: Rio2C will host a panel on May 29 exploring private investment from equity to gap financing and receivables, with speakers taking in MUV Capital Head of Audiovisual Investment Laura Rossi, Gustavo Mello, Boutique Filmes parter-producer, Moonshot's Edison Viana, head of business development and content strategy and Fernando Figueiredo, commercial head of Belat Brasil, a private investment fund. Private investment funds or producers which arrange film-TV financing which have confirmed their participation in 2025's Iberseries & Platino Industria include Arcano Partners, Balance Media, Elipsis Capital, Filmika Audiovisual, Holahoop Film, Kenta Asset & Capital Finance, La Charito Films, Moby Dick Film Capital, Mogambo, Wandermoon Finance and Yunit, as Iberseries & Platino Industria confirmed at the Cannes Festival's Marché du Film at a May 16 presentation. Among potential speakers, Pilar Blasco, Banijay Iberia CEO, Ramón Campos, Bambú Producciones CEO and Alexander Marín, VP, distribution at Colombia's RCN International have confirmed their presence, as have José Fragoso, programming director at Portuguese pubcaster RTP, RTVE director of film and fiction José Pastor, Raúl Berdonés, Secuoya Content Group executive chairman and Secuoya Studios CEO Brendan Fitzgerald. Further execs attending take in Agustina Dompé, senior manager of content acquisition at The Walt Disney Company; Margarida Pereira, director of acquisitions at Portuguese broadcast network TVI; David Atlan-Jackson, chief content officer at Vuelta Group; Pilar Sánchez Macías, head of YouTube MCNs and Family Partners for Spain & Portugal, and Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola, showrunners of 'La Casa de los Espíritus,' among many others. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
