If you like Spanish food, you will love Basque cuisine. The northern province is characterized by its own language and culture. Some of our friends even consider the kitchen one of the best in the whole country. Thus we met with them at El Vasco to indulge in the taste of the North. I had passed the restaurant many times on my way back and forth from Palma to Sóller. Located right next to the magnificent Jardines de Alfabia, just before the ascent to the Coll de Sóller. And yet, I had not been…
Basque cuisine in Santa Catalina: Jai Alai
Bilbao has been on my bucket list for several years but so far I never made it. That’s why I was happy all the more to discover Jai Alai. The restaurant in Palma offers a fabulous choice of Basque specialities, cooked with fresh produce from the Bay of Biscay and lots of passion for its traditional recipes. The simple yet delicious appetizer set us in the right mood, already. And I was to learn more about the pungency of peppers and how it relates to their color. Basque cuisine often focusses…