A passionate supporter of causes, Chef Augusto Lima incorporates the principles of the Mediterranean diet and Algarve products in his cooking. He is involved in several projects at present as a consultant. It is also a supporter of the Algarve Slow Food Movement and a chef trainer at the Júlio Dantas School in Lagos and at IEFP in Portimão. His cooking can be described as passionate, sweet and sour, employing herbs and spices, combining technique with creativity and regarding sharing as the sole end.