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Conversations with friends: Café La Lonja

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

Right next to the most exciting building in Palma is a beautiful square. Great Modernisme facades meet the proud medieval sandstone of La Llotja. The former maritime trading exchange gave its name to Café La Lonja. And anytime I am lucky to get a table on the terrace I marvel at the unique scenery. The small café has remained an oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of the La Lonja neighborhood. A place where people meet for a coffee or a beer, for tapas and a chat with friends. But only a…

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Ready for take-off: Stagier Bar

March 17, 2021

The menu reads like a best-of tapas. Indeed, some dishes pay homage to famous restaurants all over the world. Joel Baeza gathered experience in 23 renowned, often Michelin starred kitchens as a stagiaire (intern). But instead of drawing attention to his cuisine with superlatives, he prefers to understate. Three years ago, he called his own restaurant in Santa Catalina Stagier. Joel and his wife Andrea Sertzen surprise their guests with an exceptional selection of Latin-Mediterranean flavors…

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Where the heart is: COR Barra i Taula

August 19, 2020August 20, 2020

For many years gourmets from all over Mallorca came to Lloseta to dine at Santi Taura’s. His restaurant of the same name used to have long waiting lists, and with DINS he took his culinary concept even further. Last year, the charismatic chef…

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Best Tapas in Palma: My Top 10 Tapas Places

July 6, 2020August 20, 2020

Sooner or later, everybody who comes to Mallorca will ask the same question: Where do you get the best tapas in Palma? Mallorcan cuisine is fabulous and tapas are a great way to try lots of different dishes. Even more so if you share them with…

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Island Hopping: La Vieja de Jonay Hernandez

August 30, 2018July 6, 2020

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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The discovery of slowness: Menorca

June 22, 2018June 27, 2018

Menorca is often described as Mallorca’s little sister. In fact their names already hint at that. However, as we all know, siblings can be quiet different. When I was visiting Menorca for the first time I was surprised how diverse it is. And…

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The happy place: 10 years Plaer Natural

May 26, 2018January 7, 2020

The 10th anniversary of Plaer Natural feels like the birthday of a family member. I have spent countless days on their terrace or inside the restaurant. For the great food and the unique atmosphere of Plaça Quartera, sure. But maybe even more…

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Most delicious: Mercado Gastronómico San Juan

February 26, 2017May 5, 2021

**** Due to the pandemic the Mercado is currently closed. **** Mercado Gastronómico simply translates into food market. But that’s not at all what comes to my mind when I enter San Juan in Palma’s former slaughterhouse S’Escorxador. Instead…