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The first round of the renowned culinary contest took place at the School of Hospitality and Tourism of the West, as reported by Jornal das Caldas.
The most influential chef in modern gastronomy is seeking a new way of thinking about cooking: creation lies in the way of organising ideas, dishes, and experiences, much like curating an exhibition.
Tenerife is positioning itself as a culinary destination beyond its beaches, a strategy highlighted at a recent event in Lisbon featuring Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa and Tenerife-based chef Jesús Camacho. The collaboration showcased the island's diverse produce and unique flavours through a showcooking session and a collaborative menu at Sá Pessoa's new restaurant, blending Camacho's pastry-inspired techniques with local Canarian ingredients.
Tasteless, colourless, odourless? Not quite. In the kitchen, water can change the flavour, texture, and even the outcome of a dish. Increasingly, cooks are starting there, treating it as an ingredient.
The Michelin Gala Portugal 2026 distinguished 39 alumni from the Turismo de Portugal school network. In total, three chefs with two Michelin stars, 13 chefs with one star, 14 chefs from recommended restaurants, four Bib Gourmand, two best sommelier awards, one Young Chef Award, one opening of the year, and one chef.
Santa Maria da Feira is bringing chefs Elisabete Miranda and Clara Santos to Macau. Matosinhos will be making its debut in this edition. Culinary demonstrations and academic debates will be among the activities.
Chef Angélica Salvador, from Paraná, made history this Tuesday (10) by becoming the first Brazilian immigrant to be awarded a Michelin star in Portugal. Recognized for her work at the restaurant InDiferente in Porto, she is also only the third woman to receive this distinction in the country. Salvador, who has lived in Portugal since 2005, blends her Brazilian roots with contemporary Portuguese cuisine.
