Kevin Golud

@chachacha.olhao

Kevin is the owner of Chá Chá Chá in Olhão, one of my favourite restaurants - I could have dinner there every day without getting bored.

He was a journalist at The Guardian and visited the world's best restaurants, so it's obvious that Chá Chá Chá is incredibly special.

With a great sense of humor, Kevin is always smiling and welcomes his customers as if they were part of his family. He has an impeccable taste in music - I noticed this because his restaurant's playlist is as good as the food.

Passionate about Olhão and the Algarve, Kevin loves fresh local ingredients (including the best fish market in southern Europe), excellent climate plus a vibrant and distinctive local culture. The most tolerant people, the most romantic beaches only minutes away, and so much more.

Get to know more about him through these 10 quick questions:

Birth Place:

Born Salford, near Manchester where it RAINS

Cities where you’ve lived:

London and Instanbul

Last song played today:

Spread Your Wings by Peabo Bryson

Perfect breakfast:

Mysore Masala Dosa and Yard Tea, ideally in Mysore

Vacation spot:

Ilha da Culatra - I dream of having a home there, writing during the day and fishing at night

Phone app:

Shazam I'm sorry to say

Favourite Food:

Lemon-stuffed roast chicken with Persian rice and my family round the table

Favourite dessert:

Very keen on chilled Manguitos (young Algarvian mangoes) for about three weeks from the end of August every year

Favourite cocktail:

Campari Spritz with Suba Pét Nat but ask me again in the winter and I'll have changed my mind

Favourite Restaurant (after yours, of course):

Pisco at Vila do Bispo. Unassuming place with Rosalba's inspirational plant-based dishes and - bonus! - Sergio's note-perfect pizzas

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