Family spending 2 weeks in Alentejo region of Portugal (mostly in a house south of Evora with a few days on the beach near Sines). Looking for range of restaurants — both adults only and whole family. Kids eat everything... (1 reply, last updated by luisa dos June 1, 2008)

the codfish (bacalao) and chickpea salad (photo 3). It had a few bits of kale and shallots and, interestingly, no garlic. Grilled dory was very nice and the lamb pot-au-feu was sensational (photo 4). The check included a bottle... (0 replies, last updated by Reynold December 22, 2007)

with side trips to nearby towns and longer journeys to Alentejo and up North. We’ll be in Portugal two weeks total, so we’ll be doing a lot of eating! I’d love to hear your recommendations for good lunch spots in... (0 replies, last updated by frankiesf June 9, 2007)

I have one recommendation butI haven’t eaten there myself. It’s just worth to go and look around though because the place is beautiful. It’s almost a palace. It’s the official house for the Alentejo region... (1 reply, last updated by Schleckermaul October 6, 2004)

, there are many other quintas making some truly exceptional wines. Among them are Quinta do Crasto, Quinta Do Vallado, and Qta. do Valle D. Maria. From the Dao, look to Alvaro Castro’s wines. From the Alentejo, look for... (5 replies, last updated by austx03 January 19, 2007)

You may be interested in ESPORAO Reserva from Alentejo in Portugal. I tried both the 2003 and 2004 and liked both. (2 replies, last updated by ponocat August 20, 2006)

opening, and joined a line of about 12 French tourists. The dinner was not quite as good – nothing special about the grouper. The house white wine, Alentessano "Alto Alentejo" was delicious. The interior was a bit crowded... (2 replies, last updated by Gourmet Chick May 5, 2009)

A pleasant, comfortable cafe, with a Portuguese/Brazilian bent, certainly a suitable place to while away a nice part of a lazy sunny day. A dry steely white from Alentejo, nice integrated acidity, from their all... (2 replies, last updated by jmp29 June 12, 2008)

was in Portugal a couple years ago, I fell in love with porco preto from the Alentejo region. If only I could find a way to import it... (2 replies, last updated by swag March 16, 2008)

and robust cuisine of Alentejo. This month, Alfama, fine Portuguese Cuisine presents the historic region of Estremadura. Estremadura (meaning extremities) is a region highlighted by charming and beautiful towns as old as Portugal... (2 replies, last updated by mrnyc November 11, 2003)

As a service to the Portugal-bound chowhound community, let me share with you all the highlights of the wonderful restaurants we found along the way. Evora (Alentejo): We were only here one night, and it was the night that the... (2 replies, last updated by James G May 28, 2003)

(large pieces of wood, although they had some royal oak too). At night it they might have it already roasting. The same booth has wine, at least one wine from the Alentejo, maybe another... and madeira (didn’t see which).... (1 reply, last updated by Kiyah August 9, 2008)

. Although delicious, we regarded them as a ripoff: an expensive (€18) but parsimonious serving – probably no more than 2 oz. of clam meat – with no sides (photo 3). Our meal included a bottle of perhaps the best-structured... (1 reply, last updated by Reynold December 23, 2007)

of the question.....the Alentejo in in winter can be wonderful. (2 replies, last updated by GG Mora September 18, 2002)

.) The first time, we went to Olivier, Pap Acorda, Cantinho do Bem Estar, Bonjardim, Verde Perto, Confeitaria Nacional, Chimarrao (Chiado), Picanha (Belem), Alentejo (Colombo), Antigua Confeitaria de Belem, and several small... (7 replies, last updated by lynnlato January 5, 2009)