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Basque cuisine in Santa Catalina: Jai Alai

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018

Bilbao has been on my bucket list for several years but so far I never made it. That’s why I was happy all the more to discover Jai Alai. The restaurant in Palma offers a fabulous choice of Basque specialities, cooked with fresh produce from the Bay of Biscay and lots of passion for its traditional recipes. The simple yet delicious appetizer set us in the right mood, already. And I was to learn more about the pungency of peppers and how it relates to their color. Basque cuisine often focusses…

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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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Fisherman’s friend: Patrón Lunares

September 29, 2017January 8, 2019

For more than a century Santa Catalina had a lively community center, a haven for fishermen, workers, rope- and shoemakers that provided health care, advice and a sense of belonging. As much as the neighbourhood has changed over the years, the…

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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…

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First class second hand: DE TU a MI

March 24, 2017April 2, 2017

Vintage stores have always had their own magic for me. Simply because each of them is unique – unlike all those globalised brand stores that look the same in every city around the world. DE TU a MI in Santa Catalina I only discovered recently…

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Spoil yourself: Akaknits

February 19, 2017February 19, 2017

There was a strange mechanical sound when I entered the store. I followed it to the back of the room – where I met Annika Nyberg. She was skillfully operating a knitting machine, a type I had last seen at a friend’s house when I was a child…

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Cool and classy: Frida Watson

June 20, 2015April 6, 2017

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 her occasionally, somehow expecting a tall, dark-haired woman. So I…

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Contemporary fusion: Nuru

May 22, 2015January 25, 2017

It’s only a couple of months since the opening but Nuru is already a new hot spot for Palma’s foodies. Lea recommended it to me when I met her at La Prinicpal lately, knowing that I’m always looking for new exciting places. Fortunately, she…