A route for 'foodies'
C'an Salem (Laberint, 16; Algaida, Mallorca; tel. 971 66 50 10) . The best ensaimadas in Mallorca come out of Jaume Oliver's workshop. Traditional recipe, with sourdough, without salt and, of course!, with lard.
Confectionery Pomar (Plaza, 20; Campos; Mallorca; tel. 971 65 06 06) . They boast of having the best ensaimadas on the island. His clients include Rosario Nadal Y Miguel Bose.
Sa Posada del Toro (Bull Sanctuary; Mercadal; Menorca; tel. 971 37 51 74) . Gató with almonds, crespells, pastissets and mantecados . Impressive!
Hort Sant Patrici (Camí de San Patrici, s/n; Ferreries; Menorca; tel. 971 37 37 02) . Agricultural farm with a shop selling artisan products. They also have a hotel and a restaurant.
Let yourself be surprised by Gin Xoriguer
Xoriguer Gin (Andén de Poniente, 91; Mahón; Menorca; tel. 971 36 21 97) . Distillery and shop of the famous Menorcan gin. Beautiful stills.
Charcuterie Ca n´Aurèlia (Mercat del Claustre del Carme; Mahón; Menorca; tel. 971 36 31 38) . Menorcan genres, sausages and Mahón cheese.
Colmado Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, 1; Palma de Mallorca; Mallorca; tel. 971 71 48 87) . Shop specializing in sausages that has a bar for tapas. A relic from another time . The owner knows everything about the raw materials of her land. They also sell preserves, wines, etc.
CHEESE...
They are alive (Porta Pintada, 1; Palma de Mallorca; Mallorca; tel. 971 72 07 84; sonvivotpalma.com). Wines and spirits, sausages and cheeses from the archipelago ( Mahón cheese, Menorcan gin, Ibizan sausage... ) .
The Bells Bakery (Avda. Pau, 52; Sant Lluís, Menorca; tel. 971 15 09 53) . Its ensaimadas are famous, especially the one with toasted cream.
gourmet farm (La Luna, 16; Sóller; Mallorca; tel. 971 63 02 53) . Food items from the islands in a beautiful stately home.
J. Sintes i Esber (S'Arrabal, 4; Mahón; Menorca) . Lovely grocery store stop in the 19th century. They sell the delicious chamomile from Menorca, cheeses from Mahón and other delicacies from the island.
Minorcan gin
_* Published in the Condé Nas Traveler Gastronomic Guide 2015, it is now on sale in digital format at Zinio and Apple. _ You can also download the application for Android and on the App Store completely free of charge and start diving into the Spanish gastro map.
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