Six years: Estilo Palma
Countless encounters, articles and pictures and still it’s been only six years. But if you have a look at the portraits in the roll above some of them will surely make you smile. Six years ago today I published the first article on Estilo Palma. Actually, in the beginning this magazine was called Palmallorcastyle. The murcielago however has been the mascot right from the start. The little bat is a relative of the heraldic animal of Palma. Soon the golden one – the murcielago de oro – became an…
A la bolognese: Casa Rosita
We all know Antonio Banderas as fearless Zorro. He started his international career as the nerdy young man in “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”. And recently returned with “Dolor y Gloria” starring as alter ego of Pedro Almodóvar. But only now I learned about yet another side of him at Casa Rosita in Santa Catalina. The cozy osteria run by Stefano and Elena from Bologna is a typical inn around the corner. Where neighbors like to meet for a glass of wine and a simple, home-cooked dish…
Under the boardwalk: Indiferencia
Abraham Calero is one of the most political street artists in Palma. Just now he did a series of shipwrecked bodies along the boardwalk of El Molinar. Art, and street art in particular, often plays with the interaction between the art work and…
The golden fish: Sa Foradada
The old route that once connected Port de Valldemossa and Deià is rather a walk than a hike. On the way to Sa Foradada you pass terraced vineyards and olive groves, and abandoned plots with donkeys in the shadow of orange and pine trees. And…
High noon: DMenú by Adrian Quetglas
If you have been to Adrian Quetglas’ Michelin-starred restaurant you’ll recognize his culinary handwriting at DMenú right away. The dishes burst with intense flavors and a truly artistic presentation. And the crew of his new kitchen works with…
The fabric of Mallorca: Teixits Vicens
Each year in January Mallorca celebrates its patron saints Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià with huge fires and wild correfocs. Actually, fire tongues are popular on the island all year round. The fabric with the traditional llengües pattern is…
Roast and toast: La Molienda
A dream has come true. For those who love great coffee and brunch. And particularly for Miquel and Toni who launched La Molienda six years ago. Serving specialty coffee but doing their own roasts was part of the plan right from the start. It…
Because the light: Cap de Cala Figuera
This time of the year it can get pretty chilly on the island, particularly in the mountains. That’s why I often take a hike along the coast where the winter sun is bathing sea and nature in a beautiful silvery light. One of my tours in…