A journey through time: La Llotja de Palma
When talking about La Lonja most people refer to the lively quarter close to the harbor with its many bars and restaurants. My first thought, however, goes straight to the noble building that gave the name to this barrio – La Llotja, Palma’s…
Shaken, not stirred: La Rosa
As if Palma had only been waiting for a vermuteria all along! La Rosa opened about two weeks ago on the street with the same name, just off Plaça de Weyler, next to the beautiful Gran Hotel. But it’s already the place where everybody seems to…
Summer party: Grand Hotel Canamunt
Yesterday, Dr. Zhaska y La Banda Misterio put on a cool show for this year’s Canamunt festivities on Plaça Quadrado. What a…
Yours to discover: La Part Forana
While everybody seems to go for the beaches these days I love to get up early, take my bike and head towards the Tramuntana. Leave the city behind and climb up to the Coll de Sa Creu, the shortest way into the mountains. The scent of the pine…
Cool and classy: Frida Watson
**** Sadly, Frida Watson no longer resides in Santa Catalina. **** It was about two years ago that I heard about the new vintage store in Santa Catalina for the first time. Frida Watson – a very likable name. I was looking forward to meeting…
Bon Lloc: Pioneer of the Good Life
**** After 42 years, Bon Lloc closed its doors for good in January 2021. We terribly miss it. But two great new projects have emerged from it: Ca n’Ela and La Mujer De Verde. **** When you try to think back Bon Lloc has always been there, right…
Street Art #15
Vecinos (neighbors) by Joan Aguiló at Plaça del Mercadal…
Monge: Tradition Meets Style
**** Monge just moved to Carrer Colom, 8. **** You wouldn’t expect a place like Plaça Banc de s’Oli in Palma’s buzzing historic center. Only a few steps away from Plaça Major, it’s a tranquil oasis with orange trees and a few fine stores like…