| Grand Opening for Restaurant Sant Joan |
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Restaurant Sant Joan and its new management
Venesa, Sylvaine, Kurt and Chef Martin enjoyed great support last evening as many guests turned out to wish them well more news and pictures at
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| Great news the Summer feeling is here |
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Take advantage of this special package since summer is just around the corner:
3 night accommodation, breakfast, fruits & special drink upon arrival, a daily nonalcoholic
cocktail by the Olympic-size swimming pool, a 3 course light summer
lunch, 2 yoga sessions.
Valid from June 1st until August 31st
Rates starting at 1.140 € + VAT in a superior room (rates are based on double
occupancy) at The Gran Son Julia Hotel Visit Venue ID 631 |
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| Operetta evening |
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The Gran Hotel Son Julia invites
you to an operetta evening with
Christine Bath in cooperation
with the Rotary Club Calvia. The
Musical Spring Impressions concert
will take place May 30th at 8:00 pm
in the Sálon Oriental.
Christine Bath will be accompanied
by Anke Rehfeld (violin) and Gernot
Oertel (piano).
All proceeds will be donated to Project JOVE!
(Rehabilitation of drug addicted adolescents) Visit Venue ID 631 |
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| Les Valentes Dones |
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The town of Sóller celebrates its most popular festival, Fires i Festes de Maig, in
May. Throughout this celebration the role of brave women (valentes dones) is remembered.
According to legend, on May 11th in 1561, pirates arrived at the coast
and entered the house of sisters Catalina and Francisca Casesnoves. These brave
women managed to kill the intruders with a metal bar used to block the door,
thereby saving the town of Sóller! The festival is celebrated from April 30th to May
9th. Visit Venue ID 631 |
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| Opening Mandarina Pool & Grill |
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On Tuesday, May 6th, Gran Hotel Son Julia’s second restaurant, Mandarina Pool &
Grill, will open Monday through Sunday from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.
This restaurant will serve barbecue, fish, salads, carpaccios, gazpachos, cold
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| Son Vida Golf Club House - Back to Life |
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Gabriella Fontana and Pius Schnider, well-known former hosts of the restaurant 'Chopin' in Palma bring 'El Pato' back to Son Vida. Pius Schnider presents his international cuisine with the mediterranean touch and seasonal specialties while Gabriella Fontana takes
care of the perfect service in the restaurant.
Reservations
+34 971 791 500 Visit Venue ID 631 |
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| Great calendar service - January 2008 |
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| Just to say a big thank-you for the great calendar service you have on your website. We were stuck for somewhere to go for New Years Eve after our usual haunt La Vileta closed. After consulting your calendar service we booked up the Nautic restaurant in Palma and had a fabulous night. Keep up the good work Michelle S, Birmingham UK |
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| New Gastronomic Project: Taronja Negre (January 2008) |
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Tomeu Caldentey launches a new project - Taronja Negre, a different restaurant from his Michelin starred Es Molí den Bou, but located in the same building. Here, the objective is to offer a simpler and more informal dining experience from the main restaurant.
At Taronja Negre there is a Menu of the Day at lunchtime from Wednesday to Friday (20 € plus IVA - 3 courses with two glasses of wine and water) and at night and week-ends a Tasting Menu (€35 plus IVA - includes a starter, fish dish, meat dish, dessert and glass of white and red wine as well as water). |
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| THE SIX MICHELIN STARS OF MALLORCA - 1 Jan 2008 |
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There is one restaurant on the island with 2 Michelin Stars.
in the Port of Portals
Chef Gerhard Schwaiger (Germany)
There are four restaurants in Mallorca with 1 Michelin Star.
They are listed in alphabetical order:
in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
Chef Tomeu Caldentey (Mallorca)
in Deià
Chef Joseph Sauerschell (Germany)
at Arabella Sheraton Hotel in Son Vida
Chef Rafael Sánchez (Spain)
at Read's Hotel & Restaurant in Santa María
Chef Marc Fosh (UK) |
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| Comments from Sydney, Australia! 2 April 2007 |
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Since we received your 121 guide we have 'discovered' parts of Mallorca we have not visited together with the lovely photos and descriptions of the local restaurants. It is like a travelogue and more spectacular on the website. The book is a real treat and it is very useful to learn when restaurants will be open.
We hope to be able to come back and see more of the island and its treasures. I can look in the book and have fond memories of the view from the terrace of a restaurant in Deia.
All the best of luck with the new edition, wishing you success, regards, Bob and Val Osborne. Sydney, Australia
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| Putting names to faces - 24 March 2007 |
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We have placed 24 chef profiles and pictures on our blog. These include all the six Michelin rated chefs from across Mallorca. In addition there are a collection of great independent restaurant chefs.
Put a face to a name and get to know more about the philosophy and person behind the exquisite dishes prepared in their respective restaurants.
Mallorcan cuisine has improved dramatically during the last three years that we have been involved. Get to taste what will no doubt one day become one of Mallorca best known reaason for visiting and living here.
Access the chefs by clicking on our navigation bar. Sylvie Matt & John |
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| 6 Dec 2006 - Turrón Cooking Class in Mallorca |
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The Christmas Season is now upon us: the lights are on in the streets and the shops are stocked with delicious traditional Spanish sweets, like Turrón, Polvorones and Mantecados. An apt time then, to experience a Cooking Class on how to make Turrón! Mallorca Restaurants 121 had the chance to see (and taste!) the creations of pastry chef Jaume Fabrego and chef de cuisine Jordi Calvache: two top-class chefs at the five star Castillo Hotel Son Vida in Mallorca.
It is said that the Moors invented turrón over 500 year ago in Jijona, a small town about 30 miles north of Alicante. Almonds are the main ingredient used in turrón (the marzipan is created with almond flour and sugar). Nowadays there are so many different flavours of turrón, it is hard to keep up with new varieties which include yema or egg yolk, glazed fruits, praline, chocolate and even kiwi!
You can enjoy cooking classes presented regularly in Spanish by chef de cuisine Jordi Calvache in Palma. Please see the Mallorca Restaurants 121 calendar for more information, or call +34 971 900 275. |
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| 29 Nov 2006 - Fabulous Dishes at Ca'n Calent, Campos |
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Ca'n Calent is a modern, family-run restaurant in Campos. Miquel Vicens offers a creative seasonal cuisine which respects the earth's cycles. Because of this, items on the menu change frequently.
Recently, we enjoyed cubes of caramelized Bacalao (Cod) with cream of potatoes & rosemary topped by a crust of manioc. The flavours were superb. Highly recommended. For more information on Ca'n Calent insert ID 350 on the home page. |
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| Star Treatment at Ca'n Costa Alcudia |
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I contacted you some time ago about a good restaurant in Alcudia for a large family birthday celebration. You recommended with a couple of others and the Ca'n Costa in Alcudia old town. We previsited the restaurant to speak to them and they could not have done more to help us. They laid us a large table in the garden restaurant area , allowed and assisted us to decorate with balloons and birthday banners on the afternoon of our visit (tue 3 oct) and also supplied us with candles a large birthday cake for the 2 ladies 60th birthday. The meals sevice and manner of everybody in the Ca'n was absolutey excellent. We had the most wonderfull evening not rushed at all in fact we were there for 3 half hours at least. In our party was 16 adults 1 child of 9 and 2 babies (who at 20 months did not really have anthing), we had 3 courses of the most delicious food 24 beers 8 bottles of wine and the cake for a bill of 492 euros, which at 61.5 euros per couple was an absolutle bargin. Oh yes and they gave us 3 bottels of champagne on the house to toast the 2 ladies.
Many Many thanks for your help
regards James Stevens, UK |
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| A FUN Time! Calçotades from Cataluña |
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| From late winter to early spring, the Catalans indulge in a fun (and sometimes messy) version of the BBQ called Calçotades. Calçots (pronounced calsots) are a type of spring onion that ripens at this time of year. Sweet, fleshy shoots are buried with earth as they grow to keep them pale and delicately flavoured. After grilling for a few minutes, you pull the burnt exterior off, dip in Romanesque sauce and eat. When calçots are harvested, huge 'Calçotades' (onion feasts) take place throughout Catalonia. The fun of eating the barbequed onions standing up (with a large bib on, of course) is followed by a sit down meal of grilled meats, washed down with red wine and then dessert. |
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| Livebookings and Mallorca Restaurants 121 team up - Sept 2006 |
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Try out our new free booking service. You can now reserve a table in one of six different languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French and Dutch. Once you book you get instant confirmation of your booking.
More restaurants are now signing up to this new service. You can now book live at Living (ID 43) in Palma, Baisakhi (ID 451) in Palma, Piero Rossi (ID 572) in the Port of Alcudia and Can Costa (ID 273) in Pollenca. |
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| July Competition results 2006 |
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| My partner and I had a fabulous meal at Sukalde last night. We both really enjoyed the meal very much. Thanks to you both and thanks to Gustavo also. We will definately be going back with family and friends. Thanks again. regards Jill and Guy |
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| Winner of the April 2006 competition at La Reserva Rotana |
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| Kathryn Holland from St Elms near Blackpool, England has won the dinner for two and a nights stay at La Reserva Rotana. She says she owns her own restaurant in the UK and is looking forward to eating at La Reserva when she comes to Mallorca in June. Congratulations....from La Reserva Rotana and the MR121 team |
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| Winner of the Nit de Vins wine awards - May 2006 |
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| We would like to extend our congratulations to IRU restaurant (ID 120) in the Port of Pollenca for winning the Mallorca Govenments (Consell de Mallorca) award for the best restaurant on the island to represent the Pla i Llavant wines on their wine list. Another award went to S'Hostal Cuitat (ID 465) , a Mallorcan restaurant in the Santa Catalina area of Palma which represented the best wine list from the Binnisalem wine growing area. |
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| Mallorca Restaurants 121 Ranks Highly |
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| We are happy to announce that Mallorca Restaurants 121 is now found on the first page of all the major search engines, and in most cases is in first position under the search terms ‘mallorca restaurants’ and ‘restaurants in mallorca’. Our directory profiles quality Palma restaurants (and restaurants in Palma), and covers all the other major areas in Mallorca: Soller (and Port of Soller), Deia, Valldemossa, Pollensa (and Port of Pollensa restaurants), Alcudia (and Port of Alcudia restaurants), as well as Santa Ponsa, Calvia, Illetas, Son Vida, Puerto Portals, Genova, Camp de Mar, Palma Nova, Andratx (and Port of Andratx), Banyalbufar, Estellencs, Esporles, and Cala Rajada restaurants. Fine cuisine is also offered in other areas of the island, so be sure to check out Manacor, Campos, Inca, Santa Maria, Son Servera, Capdepera, Arta, Colonia de Sant Pere, Can Picafort, Sa Rapita, Colonia de Sant Jordi, Cala d’Or, Porto Colom, Port Cristo and Costa de los Pinos restaurants. Bon profit! |
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| Fantastic Time at IRU in Port of Pollensa |
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| Hi-I would like to say a big thank you for the evening I spent at your restaurant [IRU] on Friday 14th April with my partner T., we had the most beautiful 4 hours of our holiday dining, drinking and talking whilst we were looked after by your fantastic staff-this will be one meal we will never forget-keep up the excellent work-the wine was fantastic as well - D.S., UK |
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| Basmati competition - dinner for two. March 2006 |
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| Suzanne Lampard of Calvia was the winner of the March 2006 competition. Well done. This is for a dinner for two at the well known Indian restaurant 'Basmati' in Palma. Shahin, your host, will no doubt look after you both very well. Do let us know how it goes.... A & A |
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| Dinner at Di Benedetto's - March 2006 |
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I finally had the opportunity to accept the offer that was made by you and Georgio for the dinner for two at Benadettos. We were received by Michael and Georgio on arrival with a welcome glass of champagne. Michael took care of us personally and supervised our dinner with his selections. The starter was a warm potato soup followed by a Lasagna of quail meat as an aperitivo. The main course was a sumptuous entrecot smothered with onions, mushrooms and cheese. Dessert was a selection of creams and fruits and the whole meal was accompanied by an excellent Four Roses rose wine from Italy.
The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Both Sigrid and I owe thanks to you and Astrid and the staff and management of the restaurant. Invite us again, any time - Ralph Arroyo - Bendinat, Mallorca, Spain |
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| Competition 'Brunch for four' February 2006 |
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| For the month of February Gran Hotel Son Net offered a brunch for four for the monthly competition. The competition was won by Danielle van der Dungen of Palma. Congratulations! and thanks to Son Net for a wonderful prize. AP |
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| Valentines day dinner for two! January 2006 |
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| Di Benedetto restaurant in Bendinat, Calvia offered a prize for two on Valentines day. A five course menu with top Italian wines. The winner of the competition for the month of February is Ralph Arroyo also of Bendinat. Congratulations and thanks to Michael and Georgio for their participation. A & A |
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| Our first Catalan Calcotades Experience |
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| We had great fun last night at Sa Masia in Costa de la Calma. We enjoyed a calcots menu. Highly recommend this for a different dining experience - the true Catalan way! We never knew that grilled onions could taste so sweet and succulent. A treat. - Astrid and Anthony MR 121 |
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| Winner! December 2005 - Mallorca Restaurants 121 Competition |
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| Congratulations to Sandra van der Plassche from Palma who won the candle light dinner for two at Valldemossa Hotel. Thanks to Lucila at Valldemossa Hotel for providing this month's prize at this quality restaurant in Mallorca. |
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| Punt d'Or (Golden Place) Awards for Gastronomic Excellence |
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The following awards were given out on 25th November 2006 in Mallorca, Balearic Islands
'Gastronomic life' Award
Laurence and Gerard of Ses Rotges in Cala Rajada
'Discovery of the Year' Award
Joan Marc Garcia of Hotel Son Brull near Pollenca
'Cook of the Year' Award
Benito Vicens of Bens d'Avall
'Service of the year' Award
Leonor Payeras of Es Reco d'es Teix in Deia
'Hotel of the year' Award
Read's near Santa Maria
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| Solar Radio 106.5 FM and Mallorca Restaurants 121 |
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| Every Sunday from 2-3 pm Lisa and Damian from Solar Radio 106.5 FM in Mallorca ask Astrid and Anthony from Mallorca Restaurants 121 to talk about quality restaurants in Mallorca they have been to. Get the inside on mallorca restaurants in Majorca, Spain. You can also tune in online at www.solarradio.org |
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| “2006 Most Excellent Hotel Restaurant Award” |
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3 Nov 2005 - Condé Nast Johansens nominates Read’s Hotel for the European
“2006 Most Excellent Hotel Restaurant Award”
For Read’s Hotel in Mallorca, who previously Won the “Most excellent European country Hotel” in 2003, it will be an amazing double if their name is announced during the Condé Nast Annual awards Luncheon at The Carlton Tower, London, on the 14th of November. Hotel owner Vivian Read and Chef/Director Marc Fosh are both delighted with the Nomination and are planning to attend the awards ceremony later this month. |
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| Winner! October 2005 - Mallorca Restaurants 121 Competition |
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| The winner of our October competition was Brigitte Schwingen of Palma – well done and thanks to Simone Lehr at Mardavall for the prize – a nutritious meal for two at the S’Aigua restaurant in Mallorca. |
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| Winner! August 2005 - Mallorca Restaurants 121 Competition |
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| Congratulations to Denise Wrobbel who won a free place on a Fosh Food cooking course here in Palma, Mallorca. Thanks to Marc and Robert for this month's prize on Mallorca Restaurants 121. |
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| Mallorca Restaurants 121 links with Digame and www.digamemallorca.com |
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Launched in May 2005 Dígame & www.digamemallorca.com is a unique one-stop guide to what’s happening in Mallorca for English speaking residents, holiday property owners, regular visitors and independent travellers.
Dígame is a free monthly pocket sized publication that details all types of events including Art & Culture, Music & Nightlife, Cinema & Theatre and Sports & Leisure.
The new website – www.digamemallorca.com will be launched very soon and full details of current events will be just a few clicks away.
Dígame is proud to be working in collaboration with Mallorca Restaurants 121 to bring readers a monthly restaurant profile in their ‘Food and Drink’ section, where you will also find details of food related events & businesses.
If you are having an event or would like more information about Dígame, please call 971 438 584 or email: info@digamemallorca.com
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| Mallorca Restaurants 121 and the Coeliac Society UK |
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| Restaurants 121 recently provided a platform for the Coeliac Society to create an internet directory for its 70,000 members. The new site specialising in gluten intolerance, profiles local restaurants who commit a portion of their menu to gluten free. The site, gluten-free-onthego.com, launched by the Coeliac Society with the assistance of GMTV and Antony Worrall Thompson, is now available for use. If you have an interest in promoting your venue or recommending one please contact us. To view the venues on Restaurants-121.com go to speciality diets and search for gluten free. |
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| Wasabi Sushi Bar and Restaurant |
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| My husband and I saw your ad on this directory so we went to eat at Wasabi and we were not disappointed. We had a fabulous combination platter. We like the atmosphere and the staff are great too! Regards, L&A Wells in Palma |
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| Dinner at S'Autor in Palma |
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I'd like to recommend S'Autor, a quality restaurant in Palma. Every single dish, without exception, was excellent.
We are so pleased to see that you have S'Autor on Mallorca Restaurants 121. Now we can email the page (and others) to our friends in England and entice them to come out and visit us more often!
Jane K, Palma
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| International awards for Mallorca |
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Congratulations are in order for two quality restaurants in Mallorca which appear on Mallorca Restaurants 121. Both were awarded by Condé Nast Johansens at the end of November 2005.
Hospes Maricel was awarded
‘2006 Most Excellent Hotel in Europe’
Susana Tejada (Director) and Barbara Wunderlich (Marketing) have worked wonders at the Hotel and Restaurant over the last 12 months.
Read’s Hotel was awarded
“2006 Most Excellent Restaurant in Europe”
Congratulations to Marc Fosh, The Read Family and their team for their accomplishments. We are delighted to profile both Read’s Hotel Restaurant and Bistro 33 on Mallorca Restaurants 121. |
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| Winner! November 2005 - Mallorca Restaurants 121 Competition |
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Living Restaurant and Mallorca Restaurants 121
Congratulations go to Richard and Dorothy Harrison who answered the question correctly to our November competition. They will both enjoy a lovely dinner for two at a quality restaurant in Mallorca: Living in Santa Catalina, Palma, Mallorca. |
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| Flavours of Mallorca |
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Highly recommended reading.
This is a wonderful book published by alpha-3 in several languages (English, German and Spanish) covering the best restaurants on the island of Mallorca, Spain and their recipes....plus a selection of the best known local wine cellars. Be sure to secure a copy for yourself. |
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| The best fish dishes at Casa Eduardo |
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| It's so nice to have found Mallorca Restaurants 121! We would like to recommend Casa Eduardo, located above the fish market in the Port of Palma, because of its wonderful fish dishes. Anyone who loves fresh fish, will love Casa Eduardo. - GR, Palma |
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| Testimonial from Oman |
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| Most impressed by the overview of Mallorca Restaurants. Simple and clear. Not cluttered by big pictures that take forever to download nor unnecessary advertising. A nice piece of work. I'm signing up for the newsletter straight away though it will only cause me to drool without the prospect of visiting Mallorca anytime soon. - Nicholas K from Oman |
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| Testimonial from UK |
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| 'Checked out your site, Mallorca Restaurants. The layout is great, simple and easy to use. Informative and well presented. Good use of visual images. Will spread the word.' - Ranjana from the UK |
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| We have the following planned at Mallorca Restaurants 121 by Properties-121 |
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Recipes
Recipe books
Interviews
Chef profiles
Cooking courses
Food demonstrations
Food fairs
Wine tasting events
Third party events of general public interest etc
Anything related to educating our various senses to the further enjoyment of one of the pleasures of life - that of eating and drinking here on the island of Mallorca, Majorca. |
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