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Right around the corner: Tasquita d’Esquina

September 23, 2018November 6, 2018

When Sandra Viva discovered the vacant corner store next to Plaça Raimundo Clar she instantly knew that this was what she was looking for. She called her brother Helder in Porto and asked him to move to Mallorca. Together they opened Tasquita d’Esquina and introduced a new dish to foodies in Palma: the Francesinha. Francesinha is a Portuguese sandwich from Porto, Sandra’s and Helder’s home town. The traditional Francesinha consists of steak, fresh sausage, boiled ham, chorizo and a special…

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Culinary world tour: Vandal

September 13, 2018

The ceviche at Vandal is doubtlessly the most fancy I ever had. It comes in a cone topped with coconut foam and looks like an helado. Together with a Margarita Picante it was the fabulous overture to an exceptional dinner at one of Santa Catalina’s culinary hot spots. Actually, the amuse gueule had already set the tone. A bite of watermelon marinated with raspberry, salmon, avocado and wasabi carefully decorated on a green tile. Vandal’s menu reflects the chef’s experience in prestigious…

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Octopus’s garden: La Vieja de Jonay Hernandez

August 30, 2018January 8, 2019

A giant pulpo is balancing some of the most popular dishes of La Vieja in his tentacles. Is he serving them to the nearest guests? Or just watching the scene from the wall at Jonay Hernandez’ new restaurant in Palma? Don’t let the menu at La…

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Friends and family: Sibil.la

May 14, 2018

Next to the tasty food it is Sibil.la’s casual, easy-going atmosphere that I come here for. The bright, slightly 60’s vintage interior, the beautiful hydraulic tiles that also adorn Sibil.la’s logo and the friendly staff. My favorite table is…

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Lost and found: Don Pedro

April 23, 2018August 23, 2018

A friend recommended Don Pedro when we talked about Port de Sóller last year. While he usually gets there by boat in the summer I love the picturesque bay any season. For a stroll along the sunny promenade, an ice cream at Fet a Sóller, or a…

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A rising star: Sa Fàbrica

September 11, 2017September 12, 2017

Industrial heritage makes great locations. Marcel Ress found such a unique space for his restaurant Sa Fàbrica in a former textile factory in Inca. The works of Marcel and his team though are rather art and craft than mass production. At age…

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Baywatch: Nautilus

September 3, 2017September 3, 2017

The Museu De La Mar was closed, unfortunately, but its observation deck definitely made up for the steep ascent from the old port. What a view! When I scanned the bay and coastline I spotted a concrete structure clinging to the cliff like a…

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Buena vista: Bar Cuba

August 23, 2017

Imagine to watch the sunset on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city and the sea. Add the sound of ice cubes clinking against frosted glas, the relaxed laughter of a cheerful crowd, an occasional cry of a dove, and some cool vibes from the…