Today, bars and restaurants on Mallorca open their terraces again after long weeks of lockdown. And Palma looks as if suddenly awoken from hibernation. Except for the sun. But for once, people do not really care. And on time for the return of street life even Bar Cristal reopened its doors. In the morning all tables are well occupied, already. A group of elderly ladies happily chatting over their cafés con leche, kids busy with their smart phones, a young couple absorbed in conversation…
Curtain call: Forn des Teatre
Everybody knows the striking Modernisme facade of Forn des Teatre. And shouldn’t miss a look behind the scenes of Palma’s most emblematic bakery. Tomeu Arbona was just awarded the Premi Ciutat de Palma de Gastronomía 2021. Because it’s not only the store front that’s outstanding. The official recognition came right in time for the 10th birthday of Fornet de la Soca, the culinary archaeological adventure now based in the traditional space. Making the store even more compelling. Fornet de la Soca…