Porxada de Sa Torre, New Restaurant on SkyBlue Mallorca

New Restaurant on SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide - Porxada de Sa Torre Restaurant in Canyamel, near Capdepera.

Find out more about this Restaurant on SkyBlue Mallorca - Suckling pig is their star dish!

Pro Gastronomía Balear '09 - The world is introduced to New Balearic Gastronomy

The first event of the Pro Gastronomía Balear 09 movement which will travel to the conference Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía (The best of Gastronomy) in San Sebastian at the end of November was presented at the Son Termens Estate. More than 50 professionals from the world of Balearic gastronomy will be traveling to the conference, considered one of the most important gastronomic events in Europe with Mallorca A la Carta and the Association of Balearic Gastronomy.

Those assisting the presentation were able to taste 15 of the thirty tapas dishes which will be presented during an official dinner at the prestigious conference. The tapas dishes have been created by 15 of the most talented Chefs of the Balearics all of whom will travel to the conference in San Sebastian to represent New Balearic cuisine at its best.

This will be the first time ever that the Balearic Islands have enjoyed such an significant representation at this international conference and the star studded group of ambassadors hope to promote new Balearic cuisine, the islands as a gastronomic destination and the richness of autochthonous products it is home to. A book will also be presented at the conference which will present the best of Balearic Gastronomy, the creation of which SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide is proud to have taken part in.

The Chefs participating in Pro Gastronomia Balear '09 are the following;

Gerhard Schwaiger from Tristan Restaurant in Puerto Portals

Benet Vicens from Bens D'Avall Restaurant in Soller

Koldo Royo from Koldo Royo Restaurant in Palma

Marc Fosh from Bacchus Restaurant at Reads
Hotel

Bartomeu Caldentey from Es Moli d'en Bou Restaurant in Llorenç des Cardassar

Rafael Sánchez from Plat D'Or Restaurant at the Arabella Sheraton Hotel in Son Vida

Macarena de Castro from Jardin Restaurant in Alcudia

Joan Marc Garcías from 36/5 Restaurant in Hotel Son Brull

Guillermo Méndez from El Olivo Restaurant in La Residencia Hotel

Oscar García from S'Atic Restaurant at Hotel los Geranios

Bartomeu Trias, current champion Chef of the Balearic Islands

Vicente Fortea from Son Termens

Jordi Calvache from Son Julia Restaurant, Gran Hotel Son Julia

Santiago Taura from Santi Taura Restaurant

Caterina Pieras from del Es Vi Restaurant at the Castillo Hotel Son Vida

and The Escuela de Hosteleria from the University of the Balearic Islands

As well as the following Mallorca Wine Estates; Miquel Gelabert, Anima Negra and Cap de Bavaria

Read more about the conference 'Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía' and the Pro Gastronomía Balear 09 team.

New Majorca Chefs information on SkyBlueMallorca.com

photo of the stunning view from Cap Vermell Restaurant

Two new chef profiles have been added to our extensive list of Mallorca Chefs.

Roland Schulte is now heading up the stunning Cap Vermell Beach Hotel and Restaurant.

Read more about Roland's star studded career and watch a video interview.

Julio Garmendia is originally from the Basque country in Spain and has worked with some of the great Spanish chefs like Carlos Arguiñano and is now heading up the new Eboca restaurant in Ciudad Jardin and enjoys using products with Denomination of Origin of the Balearic Islands.

Read more about Julio Garmendia and watch a video interview

Articles on Ezine, Discovering Majorca Food

I am glad to say that some of my articles have been incuded on Ezinearticles.com
I have uploaded some of my articles on Majorca Food and Majorca Restaurants. Read the articles in their original format on SkyBlueMallorca.com;
Majorca Food, An Introduction
Majorca Food, Rich and Varied Vegetables
Majorca Food, The Ensaimada
Majorca Food, Sobrassada
Majorca Restaurants with Michelin Stars

Have a look at my profile on Ezine Articles

The photo on the right is of a Mallorca Ensaimada, thanks to www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat for the photo

mmmm wine and cheese

personally, there is precious little I enjoy more than some cheese and a glass of red wine..

Read about Mallorcan and Menorcan cheese, what is it made from?, where can you get it?, on SkyBlueMallorca.com

And while you are at it find out about the fabulous wines made in Mallorca to accompany your cheese.

New competition for November

This month's competition prize on SkyBlueMallorca.com is a lunch for two at the fabulous Mood Beach Restaurant in Costa d'en Blanes, Majorca. This fantastic restaurant is always running different events and parties which you can find out about in our calendar.
Enter the competition now by answering the following question;
Which port is nearest to Mood Beach Restaurant?
Please follow the instructions on the competition page to enter...