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Carina de Sousa with IRG International Realty Group
IRG International Realty Group was the proud Sponsor of the Quinta do Lago Gala Week on Saturday, 19th September 2009 and this year something completely different was done for the fellow golf members. 
It was an early start for the Chef/Patron, Jonathan Pratt and the team of Restaurant Bistro des Z’Artes in Almancil, with fresh Irish soda bread still baking at 3am the night before to ensure the freshness for the golf members of Quinta do Lago to enjoy on their final day of the annual gala week.
The Irish soda bread was served with fresh smoked salmon, all the trimmings and a tasty glass of fresh orange juice or a splash of champagne; the members seemed to thoroughly enjoy the event. After the front nine, when the men reached the tenth and the ladies turned to the 1st tee, it was clear whose score card was impressive and whose was 'for the fun of it!!' Those that indulged in the champagne after nine holes seemed to be those that perhaps weren't as serious as others about winning, but the atmosphere was fantastic.
After some refreshing champagne and tasty canapés, everyone rested a little before the Gala dinner and prize giving at the Quinta do Lago Hotel that night.
Restaurant Bistro des Z’artes, Almancil.
Newly refurbished under Jonnie’s ownership, Bistro des Z’Artes is the ideal platform for Jonnie to demonstrate his extensive talents accumulated in his native Ireland and across leading hotels such as Hilton, Marriott and Le Meridien and to provide the quality of both food & service demanded from IRG’s discerning clientele. It was a successful evening all round.
About IRG International Realty Group
IRG International Realty Group is one of the leading international brokerage companies in Portugal and specializes in sales of Portuguese high-end and luxury residential real estate. IRG is the exclusive affiliate in Portugal of Christie’s Great Estates, a worldwide real estate network and subsidiary of the world’s oldest auction house, Christie’s. IRG’s Head Office is located in the prestigious Avenida da Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon and there are also boutique offices in Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, Estoril and in Kensington, London, United Kingdom. www.irgportugal.com
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