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 riding them all day. The chips de yuca con salsa de miso that we got for a start with our drinks tasted hot and spicy like a sunset at the Pacific coast. But this was just the beginning of a marvelous dinner. The Duke offers various ceviches, the signature one…
Basque cuisine in Santa Catalina: Jai Alai
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…