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A bowl for every soul: Canteen 14

May 11, 2019May 10, 2019

La Lonja, the former bourse of maritime trade, is one of Palma’s most exciting buildings. Whenever I find it open I go inside for a brief time-travel into the Mediterranean middle ages. But it was only recently that I discovered Canteen 14 in the narrow street behind it, a tiny eatery that offers great soul food. Or rather: bowl food. The small yet exquisite menu is all about greens and grains, about colors and crunch, and mostly about great aroma. “Bowling” has become a popular trend among…

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Earth to table: Mercat Ecològic de Palma

April 30, 2019April 29, 2019

Visitors to Palma rarely miss to stroll through one of the big market halls of the city. Fascinated by the abundance of produce and products, the hustle and bustle, the smells and noise. Markets have always been the heart of a town. The place to do your groceries, meet others, get the latest news while waiting in line for your turn. Most of us have our favorite vendors for each category. People we know and trust. Actually, I even have a particular market I love and confide in. El Mercat…

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It’s roasted: Mistral specialty coffee

April 13, 2019

Mistral specialty coffee roasted in Palma

After years of getting up at three a.m. to keep watch, Greg decided that he needed a change. He had had just too much bad coffee, trying to stay awake. Sailing the Atlantic Ocean had always been his passion but his love for a decent brew was…

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Culinary hideaway: Béns d’Avall

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019

If I had to scout a location for a romantic dinner under the stars, including sunset and ocean view, Béns d’Avall would surely be among the first. The restaurant’s magnificent terrace overlooking the Tramuntana’s rocky cliffs and the countless…

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I feel good: Mama Carmen’s

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

We all know those places, a café, a bar, a corner store that somehow looks like it’s been there forever. Like Mama Carmen’s in Santa Catalina. Alejandro opened his wonderful small kitchen only two years ago. Yet its colorful vintage furniture…

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Aloha: The Duke

February 11, 2019February 9, 2019

Hawaii meets Mallorca: The Duke in Santa Catalina offers a blend of Asian, Mediterranean and South American cuisine. In a laid back atmosphere of a driftwood beach bar among surfers. Patiently waiting for the next big waves or hungry from…

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Get back: La Mirona

January 28, 2019

On a cold and windy day there is nothing like a place that warms the heart and stomach. I fell in love with La Mirona years ago when it was a grocery store with a few tables and a lunch menu. Over time, it became the small cozy restaurant it is…

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Best Specialty Coffee in Palma: My Top 5 Cafés

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Best Coffee Shops Palma de Mallorca Mistral Coffee Roasters

The coffee scene in Palma has changed significantly. A few years ago, there wasn’t much more than café solo and café con leche in the bar or cafeteria around the corner. Today you find numerous cozy cafés and cool coffee shops in town. And…