Mallorca Food & Wine: Radio Interview

There are two major gastronomic events taking place this April in Mallorca. The 25th Mostra de Cuina Mallorquina (Showcase of Mallorcan Cuisine) started on April 15th and ends on Sunday May 3rd, 2009. The format has changed this year - there are three routes over three periods across the whole of Mallorca.

The 6th Pollensa Wine Festival - Fira del Vi - takes place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 of April in the Santo Domingo Cloister in Pollensa, Mallorca.

For more information about these, and more events please go to www.skybluemallorca.com

Below is an audio interview - Jan Edwards from Radio One Marratxi 92.9 FM interviews Astrid Kauffmann from SkyBlue Mallorca.

Mallorca Wines: Pollensa Wine Festival 2009

The Pollensa Wine Festival 2009 takes place this coming April 25 and 26. For a small fee you'll be able to taste a variety of Mallorcan Wines. And there are lots of wonderful surprises! Many of the wines produced on the island have won awards here and abroad. For more information and a video interview with the President of the organizing association please click on the link above.

For complete information on various Mallorca Wineries see also Mallorca Wines on SkyBlue Mallorca

Three Award-winning Guide Books

We have published three award-winning restaurant guide books for Mallorca, in three different languages.

In 2007, we received a Gourmand World Award for the Best Gastronomic Guide Book in Spain. In 2008, our Mallorca Restaurants 121 book was voted the second Best Guide Book in the World.

Sole Authors: Anthony de Souza and Astrid Kauffmann. Mallorca Restaurants 121 is published by Bon Floreat S.L. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is illegal.

SkyBlue Mallorca and Mallorca Restaurants 121 are registered trademarks of Bon Floreat S.L.(Directors: Anthony de Souza and Astrid Kauffmann).

See our improved online guide SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide

Find Restaurants in Mallorca, Majorca

On SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide we have made it easier than ever to find Restaurants in Mallorca. Just click on the links for comprehensive and up-to-date information of more than 200 quality Mallorca Restaurants. Select your restaurants by A-Z, by Town, by Cuisine and much more.

Over 200 Mallorca Restaurants Profiled

It's been quite an intense five years of investigation for us! We have got to know so many excellent Mallorca Restaurants and their chefs. We have learned a lot about the gastronomy and culture of this island - and it really does have a lot to offer - from all that is grown and produced here (almonds, olives, figs, oranges, lemons, tomatoes, potatoes, artichokes, cabbage, asparagus and much more) to the huge variety of seasonal fish and seafood available, as well as the lamb and pork delicacies (sobrassada is the sausage that is traditionally made from the Mallorca black pig). The cheeses are very tasty - made on the island from sheep and goat's milk. You won't find too many cows here anymore, but we have spotted the odd ones on our travels! Wines are also a fabulous find - there are now about 300 wines produced on Mallorca, and many have won awards here and abroad. You'll find a variety of Mallorca Wines offered in the over 200 Mallorca Restaurants that we have profiled on SkyBlue Mallorca: the most complete Food & Wine guide for Mallorca. Enjoy! Astrid and Anthony

Update on Michelin Star Restaurants in Mallorca

There are now five Restaurants in Mallorca with Michelin Stars. Tristan Restaurant in Puerto Portals and Chef Gerhard Schwaiger has 2 michelin stars, Bacchus Restaurant at Read's Hotel has one Michelin star, Es Raco des Teix Restaurant in Deia and Chef Josef Sauerschell has one Michelin star, Es Moli den Bou Restaurant and Chef Tomeu Caldentey has one Michelin star, and Plat d'Or Restaurant in the Arabella Golf Hotel in Son Vida and Chef Rafael Sanchez has one Michelin star.

See more information on SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide, the most complete guide for Restaurants in Mallorca

Marc Fosh Talks to SkyBlue Mallorca

SkyBlue Mallorca talked to star chef Marc Fosh about his career and his plans for the future.



See articles and recipes of Marc Fosh on our website SkyBlue Mallorca

Delicious Dessert at Can March Restaurant

The other day, we had the opportunity to taste a wonderful dessert at Can March Restaurant in Manacor. One of the latest creations of chef Miquel Gelabert i Pastor: Black tea mousse with passion fruit and turrón. Really tasty. See more information of Can March Restaurant on our website SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide the most complete guide of Mallorca Restaurants

FEVI 2009 Wine Festival

FEVI 2009 - Festival of Wine in Palma, Mallorca
'The objective of this event is to give the wine culture in Mallorca a boost, thereby creating stronger ties between winemakers, professionals and the end consumer.'

Date: 26 February 2009
Time: 16.00 - 20.00 (professionals) and 20.00 - 22.00 (public)
Price (entry public): €10 per person
Place: Riskal Complex
Organised by Catavinos Group

For more information visit SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide

This Holiday Season Go For The Best Cakes

At SkyBlue Mallorca we have discovered some of the BEST, and I mean THE best cakes in Palma de Mallorca, at Molt de Gust which means 'with much flavour' in mallorquín. Shown is a fig cake, but we also tried a rhubarb cake and a forest fruits cheese cake. Why not take a break from your christmas shopping in Palma with a visit to Molt de Gust. For more information and a map click on the link to Molt de Gust Palma Restaurants. They also offer a catering service and a very reasonable and delicious menu of the day.

Mallorca Videos: Chef Interviews by SkyBlue Mallorca

Over the last few months we have been putting together a wonderful collection of video interviews with some of the most prominent chefs in Mallorca. The videos are informal and short, but it's a great way to see your favourite Mallorca chef and restaurant personalities! Just go to YouTube and search under skybluemallorca or click on the link to view the Mallorca Videos in English on SkyBlueMallorca.com the most complete Food and Wine Guide for Mallorca Restaurants.

Koldo Royo says 'Hasta La Vista'

Koldo Royo says goodbye as he closes his restaurant. One of the most well-known culinary personalities in Spain, he's decided that after two decades of running his restaurant non-stop with partner Mercedes, he needs to 'stop, reflect, and re-evaluate' the next phase of his life. Saturday December 6, 2008 was Koldo Royo Restaurant's last day open in Palma de Mallorca. We wish you all the best Koldo and Mercedes, and hope to see you again soon! Go to the link for a video interview of Koldo Royo (in Spanish) on SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide.

SkyBlue Mallorca Calendar: Full of Gourmet Events

Whether it's a festive season or not, check out our up-to-date calendar for a whole lot of menus and gastronomic events across the year! For more information, click on Mallorca Calendar . Only on SkyBlue Mallorca the most complete guide of Restaurants in Mallorca

Five Michelin Star Restaurants in Mallorca

The Michelin Star rating has become a very prestigious award for any restaurant and its Chef, and the guide has been known to take away a star if a restaurant falls in quality for some reason. For the island of Mallorca to have five restaurants with Michelin stars is quite an achievement and a great complement to Mallorcan cuisine, its chefs and its restaurants. See more information by going to the article Mallorca Restaurants with Michelin Star by SkyBlue Mallorca the most complete online guide of Mallorca Restaurants

Donwload Festive Menus for Holiday in Mallorca

Many restaurants in Mallorca have provided us with their downloadable menus for Christmas and New Year 2008. To download a menu please go to Download Menu SkyBlue Mallorca.

Set Menus to Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Mallorca

Many restaurants in Mallorca offer set menus for groups over Christmas and New Year. To see which establishments, click on Set Menus on SkyBlue Mallorca

Winter 2008: Cooking Unlimited at Mood Beach & Restaurant

Cooking Unlimited. Great for beginners and enthusiasts alike, Mood Beach's Cooking Academy with head chef Hector Fiat start Monday November 3rd and continues through the winter. A hands and fun cooking experience with one of Mallorca's top chefs.

Monday evenings from 19.30
Thursday mornings from 11.00

Lesson including meal and wine 35 € + 7% vat per person

For more information and to book please contact Mood Beach Restaurant

TaPalma 2008: Chef Pepe Pintos presents his Tribute to Mallorca

We tried two tapas at Restaurant Pepe Pintos Cocinero and interviewed Pepe about the two tapas he's presenting at TaPalma 2008: Tribute to Mallorca and The sweet & sour mushroom toast with truffled velouté. Delicious! (interview in Spanish).

TaPalma Participating Restaurants

Enjoy a variety of Tapas at this year's TaPalma 2008 event.

When: Wednesday October 8 until Sunday October 13, 2008

Where: Restaurants in Palma, Majorca

Times: from 12.30 to 16.00 and from 19.30 to 24.00

There are several routes -
for more info see SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide

Participating restaurants on
SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide include:
801, Koldo Royo, Basmati, Bruselas,
Santa Eulalia, Pepe Pintos Cocinero

Taste of Tapas at TaPalma 2008, Palma, Majorca

TaPalma 2008, from 8th to 12th of October

TaPalma 2008 is the fourth edition of this Tapas festival in Palma. The idea is to familiarize people with the concept of Tapas and for this reason four routes have been set up which can be followed around the city stopping at participating Palma restaurants for a Tapas.

For more information, please go to TaPalma on SkyBlue Mallorca

The Most Complete Online Guide of Mallorca Restaurants

Over the last five years, we have personally visited well over 800 Restaurants in Mallorca, taken over 35,000 photographs and interviewed hundreds of chefs, restaurant owners, wine makers and others, to bring you a complete gastronomic guide for Mallorca.

Our new and improved website SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide gives you up-to-date information about Mallorca Restaurants, Mallorca wines, food, gastronomic events, news, and much more. You can buy our award-winning guide book, Mallorca Restaurants 121, via our website, and sign up for our regular Newsletter which will give you all the latest news on, for instance, new restaurants and chefs, wines, tours, wine-tasting events, and lots more! Watch our informal Mallorca Video interviews with some of the island's chefs.

Bon Appetit! (in Mallorca we say Bon Profit!) - Anthony de Souza and Astrid Kauffmann

Sebastian Pasch of Restaurante Sebastian in Deia, Majorca

Sebastian has lived in the pretty town of Deia, Mallorca for the last 14 years.

Delicious Flavours at Jens Restaurant in Camp de Mar, Mallorca

Chef Jens Krumbiegel has been creating very tasty dishes for years now and for his colourful presentation he uses herbs and seasonal flowers. We were able to establish first hand how his creations have evolved - everything on this season's tasting menu is fabulous - but we especially loved the fillet of seabass with sherry-lentils and summer truffle - delicious! A few days ago we enjoyed a very special evening on the newly refurbished terrace. More information on Jens Restaurant.

Juan Diego Craywinckel Martí chef at gourmet restaurant Splendor in Port Adriano Hotel, Majorca

After working many years on the Spanish peninsula and traveling throughout Europe to set up restaurants for a major hotel chain, chef Juan Diego Craywinckel has returned to the island to take up the helm at Splendor Restaurant in the Port Adriano Hotel. He claims that the most important thing in any kitchen is to use only the best raw materials. At Splendor, Juan Diego creates international dishes with various Mallorcan surprises. The turbot with sobrasada sausage and honey reduction is delicious!

Tomato Tasting: Taking the Country to the Table

In order to protect and restore the rich genetic heritage and culture of native products in the Balearic Islands, the Slow Food Illes Balears association organised a tomato tasting of native varieties, aimed at emerging and experienced chefs on the island and a group of expert agronomists and farmers.

More information on skyblue mallorca food & wine guide

Restaurante Itinerante combines Oenology and Gastronomy in Mallorca

'Restaurante Itinerante' is a new concept on the island of Mallorca where the aim is to offer a complete gastronomic experience at a different wine estate every day of the week.

Each day one of the selected chefs tailor-makes a gourmet meal, married with a careful selection of wines from the estate. It's wonderful way to enjoy firsthand Mallorcan gastronomy, its wines, its culture and its landscapes.

For more information see skyblue mallorca food & wine guide

Special Wine & Tasting Menu at St Regis Mardavall Resort Mallorca

The St Regis Mardavall Resort Mallorca presents a special Wine & Tasting Menu taking place on 9 to 11 of August 2008 from 20.00 to 22.30 hours, with the participation of the Mallorcan wine maker Luis Armero Adrover. See the Full Gourmet Menu on SkyBlueMallorca.com

Please click on the link for more information about St Regis Mardavall Resort Mallorca.

1st Anniversary Party at Mood Beach, Puerto Portals, Majorca

Mood Beach & Restaurant is having their First Anniversary Party on Saturday, August 2, 2008. With lots of entertainment, music, events and good food and drink throughout the day.

Prices (excluding IVA)
Half Day from 12.00 to 18.00: €55

Half Day from 18.00 to 02.00: €65

All Day Extravaganza: €115

Click on the link for more information about Mood Beach.

Over 200 Mallorca Restaurants in Handy Guide

This Gourmand award-winning guide of restaurants in Mallorca, Spain by Anthony de Souza and Astrid Kauffmann is available directly from our website www.skybluemallorca.com in English or Spanish or Catalán.

You can purchase the most complete gastronomic guide in Mallorca, Spain for €12 (+ €6 shipping fee). Buy it now!

It is also available at El Corte Inglés in Palma and bookshops across the island of Mallorca.

Now in its second edition in English, our Gourmand Award-Winning Mallorca Restaurants 121 guide is a handy, colourful pocket-sized guide book with over 550 photographs, which gives you more than 200 quality restaurants to choose from in Majorca, Spain.

Featuring: All Michelin Star restaurants on Mallorca, 25 five-star hotel restaurants, 187 independent restaurants across the island as well as: A gourmet directory, a chef’s section and gourmet suggestions.

Copyright Bon Floreat SL All Rights Reserved by the owners and authors.

Mallorca Restaurants 121 and SkyBlue Mallorca are registered trademarks of Bon Floreat SL

New Tasting Menu at El Pi Restaurant in Hotel Formentor

A few days ago we were invited to the presentation of the new tasting menu at gourmet restaurant El Pi, which is located in one of the most beautiful spots on the island of Majorca - at Hotel Formentor of five stars. Chef Renato Rosano defines his cuisine as 'current, fresh and with attention to detail to mark the difference'. The creation of each dish here at El Pi involves the use of the best products, as well as an extensive technical knowledge and artful presentation where colours, tastes and aromas come together to perfection.

New water menu at El Pi restaurant, Hotel Formentor, Mallorca

Restaurants here in Mallorca are taking a new interest in spring water from around the world and a creating specialised water menus based on selected still and spring water.

At gourmet restaurant El Pi located within the the five star Hotel Formentor, to the north of Mallorca, we found a menu of eight different pure mineral waters. The waters come from, New Zealand, Argentina, Denmark, the Fiji Islands, Norway, Japan, England and Italy. A remarkable and refreshing international offering!

Javier Weil of Can Blau Restaurant in Gran Hotel Soller, Mallorca

Chef Javier Weil defines his cuisine as follows: 'It's a signature cuisine based on ideas and especially on flavours, using the freshest possible seasonal products. We aim to provide a modern, innovative presentation and fusion of flavours, without ever forgetting the origins of our Mediterranean cuisine: the olive oil, the vegetables and the 'fruits of the sea'. We adapt dishes to clients' needs, at the same time finding a perfect balance between quality and cost.' Can Blau restaurant is found in the lovely Gran Hotel Soller, Mallorca.

17 May: Oranges and Lemons Fair in Soller, Majorca

On Saturday May 17, an Oranges and Lemons fair will be held in Soller. This is a chance to savour creations by various chefs - made with Oranges and lemons from the valley of Soller.

Fair takes place in the Plaza Constitución in Soller.
From 9.30 to 14.00 hours

Activities for children are scheduled as well.

Prizes 11.30 am
Pastries at 13.30

Pepe Pintos Paints Dishes at the Mostra de Cuina Mallorquina in Palma

Chef and Artist Pepe Pintos offered visitors to the Mostra de Cuina in Majorca a fabulous show cooking experience on Monday evening. The dish he prepared at the event was the Terrine of Cheese from Mahón with Heart and Essence of Mallorcan Sobrasada (Majorcan spicey sausage).

Have a look at Pepe Pintos' profile, and his restaurant Pepe Pintos Cocinero in Palma, Majorca.

SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide

Mallorca Food Fair Restaurants and Chefs

The 24th Mallorca Food Fair - 8 to 17 May 2008 at Palma Arena. SkyBlue Mallorca Food&Wine Guide recommends
a visit to the following participating restaurants:

May 8, 9, 10, and 11 - Plat d'Or
(Chef Rafa Sánchez)
May 8 and 9 - Ca Na Toneta (Chef Maria Solivellas)
May 12 and 13 - Más Natural
May 13 and 14 - Miramar (Alcúdia)
May 14 and 15 - Ca'n Mateu (Chef Sebastián Ballester)

and cooking demonstrations by the following great CHEFS:
May 9 - 21.00 - Rafael Sanchez (Plat d'Or, Son Vida)
May 12 - 21.00 - Pepe Pintos (Pepe Pintos Cocinero, Palma)
May 15 - 21.00 - Javier Massetani (Ristorante Brunello, Palma)
May 16 - 21.00 - Benet Vicens (Bens d'Avall, Deià/Sóller)

24th Majorcan Mostra de Cuina Food Fair

Sample Mallorcan and Mediterranean cuisine at this popular annual Food Fair held at Palma Arena. Over 20 local restaurants are participating this year. With cooking demonstrations by well-known chefs from the island.

The fair runs from: Thursday May 8 to Saturday May 17, 2008
Opening Times: 12.30 to 16.00 and 19.00 to 23.00

Ticket Prices: Entrance €4 (includes bread, beer ornon-alcoholic refreshment, sobrasada, olives, an icecream, coffee or juice and aperitif of liqour), then food tickets €2.80 each

Venue: Palma Arena, Calle Uruguay (next to Palma's municipal cemetery). Plenty of Parking available. Buses 29 and 19.

See SkyBlue Mallorca Food&Wine Guide for more information on participating restaurants.

Maties Payeras from Lua Restaurant in Port of Soller

Maties was born in Sóller itself and has cooking in his blood. It's a family tradition. For the last five years he has headed the kitchen at Lua Restaurant in the Port of Soller, Majorca. He is inspired by original recipes made with local products. That's mainly what he works with at Lua - local seasonal products from the land and the sea. Recently we tried one of his original creations: traditional ensaimada with foie and apple sauce. Delicious!

May 2008 - A Special Tasting Menu at Michelin-star Plat d'Or

This May, let your senses be taken to another level with the special Tasting Menu at Plat d'Or restaurant, located at the Arabella Golf Hotel Son Vida, and created by its chef Rafael Sánchez with a Michelin star.

The Degustation Menu:
Shellfish tasting plate with a sea water and lime emulsion, salad leaves and sprouts * Truffled potato gnocchi with a ragout of artichokes and peas * Fried baby hake roman style with 'trinxat', baby garlic and romesco sauce * Granite of blueberry with yoghurt and basil foam * Confit of Canton duck legs with medlar segments and sautéed foie with balsamic vinegar * Puff pastry of stewed banana with meringue ice-cream and Tanzania chocolate sauce

Price: € 80,00 per person (VAT included)

For more information or to make a reservation please call
Plat d'Or restaurant on +34 971 787 100

See our CALENDAR

Mallorca Restaurants 121 Guide Book: Exhibited at the London Book Fair

April 14-16, 2008: Award-winning guide book Mallorca Restaurants 121 was exhibited at the London Book Fair this year which took place at Earl's Court, London, England.

The guide book was in good company; positioned at the Gourmand Stand and amongst the world's best new cook books and guide books.

Various chefs from around the world gave cooking demonstrations, and a good time was had by all.

For more information on over 250 mallorca restaurants, wine estates, gourmet shops and catering services in Mallorca visit our website www.skybluemallorca.com

Mallorca Restaurants 121: Voted Second Best Guide Book In The World by Gourmand

April 13, 2008: World Gourmand Media Awards at Earl's Court, London, England.

We are delighted to announce that our guide book Mallorca Restaurants 121 has been voted the second Best In The World in the category of Guide Books. It was presented on a large screen on stage and was announced by President Edouard Cointreau.

Mallorca Restaurants 121 guide books are available in English, Spanish and Catalán for €12. Buy them online at www.skybluemallorca.com or at good bookshops across Mallorca.

Mallorca Restaurants 121 is published by Bon Floreat SL. Directors and Authors: Anthony de Souza and Astrid Kauffmann. Mallorca Restaurants 121 and SkyBlue Mallorca are registered trademarks of Bon Floreat SL.

2/5/08: Food & Wine at Gadus Restaurant, Cala d'Or

'Marriage' of Food and Wines at
Gadus Restaurant in Cala d'Or

Gourmet Menu created by chef de cuisine Thierry Enderlin with wines from the award-winning Wine Estate Miquel Gelabert

Friday, May 2, 2008

At 20.00 hours (a table reservation is required)

Price: €50 per person

Please call the restaurant on +34 971 659 134 for more information.

Five Michelin Star Restaurants in Mallorca

There is one restaurant in Mallorca, Balearic Islands with two Michelin Stars:
Tristan in Puerto Portals
Chef Gerhard Schwaiger (Germany)

There are four restaurants in Mallorca with one Michelin Star.
They are listed in alphabetical order as follows:

Es Moli den Bou in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
Chef Tomeu Caldentey Soler (Mallorca)

Es Raco des Teix in Deià
Chef Joseph Sauerschell (Germany)

Plat d'Or at the Arabella Golf Hotel in Son Vida
Chef Rafael Sánchez (Spain)

Bacchus at Read's Hotel & Spa in Santa Maria
Chef Marc Fosh (UK)

Tolo Trias of Refectori restaurant in Palma, Majorca

The Mallorcan chef Tolo Trias from Refectori restaurant in Palma, Majorca, has recently been awarded the championship title of Best Chef in the Balearic Islands. He seduced the jury with his typical Mallorcan recipes of lamb and salmon. On April 14, 2008 he will represent the Balearic Islands in the National Chefs Competition in Madrid for the 'Best Chef in Spain' title.

Mallorca Restaurants 121: Gourmand Winner 2008

Our Mallorca Restaurants 121 Guide has won the Gourmand World Media Award for The Best Gastronomic Guide in Spain 2008 and has been Nominated in the TOP 3 positions for the Best Gastronomic Guide in the World 2008. Published by Bon Floreat SL. Owners & Authors: Anthony de Souza and Astrid Kauffmann. Mallorca Restaurants 121 and SkyBlue Mallorca are registered trademarks of Bon Floreat SL.

If you would like to purchase the most complete gastronomic guide in Mallorca, Spain for €12 (+ €6 shipping fee) please click here.

It is also available for purchase at El Corte Inglés in Palma and bookshops across the island of Mallorca.

Now in its second edition, this handy, colourful pocket-sized guide book in English has over 550 photographs, and gives you more than 200 quality restaurants to choose from in Majorca, Spain.

Featuring:
All 5 Michelin star restaurants
25 five-star hotel restaurants
187 independent restaurants across the island

As well as:
A gourmet directory
A chef’s section and suggestions

Our improved website, SkyBlue Mallorca is the most complete online guide for Mallorca Restaurants

16 & 23 April: Food & Wine - Es Moli den Bou

Enjoy a special menu with recommended wines at Es Moli den Bou in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar in Majorca, Balearic Islands on April 16 and 23, 2008.

Menu created by Michelin Star chef Tomeu Caldentey Soler
For more information and to reserve a table please call +34 971 569 663
(Wines from Spanish Denominación de Origen TORO and PRIORAT)
Sommelier: JOAN AMENGUAL VILANOVA
Price 90 €