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Art, People

When We Were Young: Boomers by Bartolomé Seguí

Tomeu Seguí Boomers

Tonight, the Mallorcan cartoonist and illustrator Bartolomé Seguí presented his new book. And the rows of chairs at Rata Corner were filling in no time. „Boomers“ tells of a group of longtime friends who get together some 30 years after they last met. After all, the best thing is not to be young. The best thing is to think back years later to the time when you were young. Thus the motto of the book.  “I like to tell everyday stories where seemingly nothing happens and the story is built on…

Food, People

Female Chefs on Mallorca: The Recipe for Success

Clandestí

For centuries, women have set the the tone in the kitchens at home. But restaurants are still mostly run by men. On Mallorca, however, a few female chefs have left a mark on the island’s culinary scene. Their formula for success is traditional recipes refined with a modern twist. And local and seasonal produce, often grown in their own gardens. Let me introduce you to five of the best female chefs on Mallorca and their restaurants.  Maria Solivellas pioneered modern and sustainable Mallorcan…