A small group of Chaîne members and friends enjoyed the most exquisite dinner at Chef Louis Anjos’ new restaurant “Al Sud” at the luxury Palmares Ocean resort and golf course, recently awarded a Michelin star.

Chef Louis Anjos is one of the younger generations of highly talented Portuguese Chefs.

The dinner was, in itself, a demonstration of high-class gastronomy. It was served in nine gastronomic moments. Each moment showcased one aspect of the Algarve’s vast gastronomy offer.

The nine gastronomic moments:
- amuse-bouche of crab
- tuna tartare and mussel
- mackerel with oyster and caviar
- an amazing “canja” (soup) of clams and coriander
- roasted red mullet with tomato and carrot
-“açorda” of John Dory with roe
- beautiful pigeon served with wild mushrooms and foie-gras
- two amazing desserts, one based on raspberry, the other on Algarvian almond with rosemary and honey from Monchique

A selection of petits fours on the theme of peanuts rounded the meal superbly!

Our taste buds were certainly tempted by a fantastic array of the freshest Algarvian products, perfectly complemented by the Sommelier’s wine selection with Madeira wines opening and closing the menu. En route, vineyards from the following regions were “visited”: Lisbon, the Algarve, the Tejo, and Vinho Verde.

Our compliments to Chef Louis Anjos were sincere and profuse as we gave appreciative applause to himself, his kitchen brigade as well as the front of house team. Certainly, a Michelin star experience exquisite in all aspects.

Another memorable evening in the true spirit of gastronomy and conviviality of the Chaîne.

Dr Jean Ferran
Chargé de Missions
Acting Bailli Provincial of South of the Tagus