Arthouse: Miró Mallorca
I am still marveling at the artwork and the fabulous interior design when I suddenly catch a tune. Someone is playing the piano right here in the Moneo Building. I follow the music through the maze-like complex of open spaces and hallways. First “Imagine” then some airy tune by Debussy or Satie. Guided by that incredible sound I discover a grand piano from Musicasa and a group of young visitors taking turns playing. Joan Miró would have loved the atmosphere, music was a major inspiration for…
Made with passion: aubergin
Ever since Anna Uimonen was a child she loved to sew. Wherever she traveled she took her sewing machine in her backpack. Today, she and her friend Nevean Holmes run their own fashion label aubergin. A reference to their favorite color, aubergin stands for clear cuts, fancy pattern and a fresh feminine style. Designed on Mallorca and manufactured mainly in Portugal. The two women launched their first womenswear collection in 2015 and soon became regulars at the prestigious runway shows. Recently…
Little Italy: Caffè Petrucci
My first encounter with focaccia was during one of my frequent trips to Italy. After a long and exciting morning of scuba diving on the Ligurian coast the skipper offered us some delicious greasy flatbread sprinkled with salt and black olives…
Rock’n Roll: Torrent de Pareis
Right foot, left foot, turn around, left hand, right hand, bend forward and spiral down. If you know your movements, it’s not that difficult but every obstacle needs a different choreography. Sometimes the way down the Torrent de Pareis seems…
Choose happiness: Santosha
There is no such thing as a Mediterranean brunch tradition. Yet over the years it has become a popular thing on Mallorca, too. One of my favorite places for a long late breakfast with friends is Santosha. The cozy restaurant hides on a small…
Stairway to heaven: The roof terraces of La Seu
It is silent up here, the sounds of the streets seem far away. All you hear are the cries of seagulls and the wind tearing around lime stone pillars and arches. It is not only the vistas that are breathtaking but the unique sensation of being…
Berlin meets Palma: MONO concept store
Other than the name suggests MONO is not a single brand store. And it is not just another concept store either. Instead you find a very fine selection of sustainable mens and womens wear, accessories and jewelry. The brands as well as the store…
Rhythm and food: Van Van Palma
There is music in the air. The smell of grilled food mingles with that of draught beer. Smoke from charcoal rises above Parc de la Mar where a diverse crowd of people is enjoying themselves and the summer vibes. My first encounter with food…