Mallorca Part 2

The rest of the holiday in Mallorca was pretty amazing. People came and went, and the wedding party arrived in full force. So here's a little slice of some of the rest of my Mediterranean holiday.

Drinking

'Why do people chooses to adulterate fine spirits? For variety's sake. It's the very spice of life'... is the motto from Hemingway.

Caipirinhas (and passionfruit daiquiris) at Hemingway Mixologist on Carrer de Fabrique in Palma

Evening beer and rose with the sunset (Spoon, Puerto Portals)

Seafood

Sea bass cervice with avocado, tomato, red onion, coriander and sweet corn paste with vegetable crisps (Duke, Palma)

Smoked salmon parcels with potato rosti (Spoon, Puerto Portals)

Spiced tuna tartar with avocado (Wellies, Puerto Portals)

 Meat

My favourite; beef carpaccio with parmesan and rocket salad (Spoon, Puerto Portals)

 Herb crusted rack of lamb with red wine jus (Spoon, Puerto Portals)

Prime t-bone steak fillet (Wellies, Puerto Portals)

My hangover cure; chilli con carne nachos with cheese, salsa and guacamole (Diablito, the best pizza place, Puerto Portals)

Tapas

Padron peppers coated in salt

Dates wrapped in bacon

Sitting in the famous tapas square in Palma. 6 different restaurants in a tiny square all competing with one another for business

And of course, freshly baked bread, home made aioli and green olives.

It was a long trip, but a really great one. I explored a lot more of Palma than I had previously, even if I did head back to my favourite restaurant, Duke, a few too many times! It just has a great atmosphere, friendly staff and great value, tasty food. The brothers who own it have travelled the world and there are dishes from every different culture on their menu.

Spoon in Puerto Portals was a real treat, and as it is new we hadn't had the chance to try it yet. The food and service were great, even if she did push the sales of limoncello at the end of the meal...

Hemingway cocktails really were spectacular. They had strong flavours, and the choice was extensive. The tapas choice there was excellent and we loved the pork belly and cod-stuffed baked red peppers, but the main courses did let us down slightly.

Much as I have loved the most difficult choice of the day in Mallorca to be where to eat dinner, I know I have definitely eaten well the last 2 weeks, and I am quite looking forward to cooking again!

A great trip, great food and great company.