Mallorcan cuisine is fabulous and tapas are a great way to try lots of different dishes. Even more so if you share them with friends. Because that’s what tapas are all about. Originally, it was a custom to cover (tapar) your drink with a slice of bread to protect it from insects. Over time the covers or tapas, respectively, became more elaborated. Today renowned chefs compete for the most creative recipes. There are numerous places for great tapas and pinchos in Palma, alone. Many of them have…
Variat: Mallorca on One Plate
Everybody loves tapas. There is only one dish that is even more popular with the locals on the island: variat mallorqui. The selection of traditional tapas is served on one plate. And this mishmash, an often wild mixture of different ingredients, unfolds a taste that is as surprising as it is addictive. Whether after a hard days’ work or an extended bicycle ride, variat is the Mallorcan comfort food. Paired with a cold beer, it’s hard to beat. Once a typical offer at most bars, today variat is…