MALLORCA INSIDERS: Jan Edwards on winter dining, hidden food events and where to eat now

Food lover and broadcaster Jan Edwards returns to talk winter on the island: staying at La Residencia in Deià, why Peccata Minuta is worth tracking down, the tapas trail TaPalma, Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends, and a clutch of great value places from Palma to Felanitx and Son Ferrer. Expect practical tips, price-savvy picks, and how to actually find out what is on.

A birthday stay at La Residencia, Deià. What makes the service special, Miró artworks, and choosing between El Olivo’s tasting menus and Restaurante Miró’s à la carte.

Quiet-season culture in Deià and why small exhibitions and concerts are part of the charm.

Peccata Minuta by Chefs(in): how the token system works, why it draws local food lovers, and how to keep an eye out for dates.

Inca in autumn: cloister venues, fairs and why the train beats driving on big festival days such as Dijous Bo.

How to navigate TaPalma when information is sparse, plus the case for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood routes.

Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends in November and why fixed-price menus help you try new kitchens.

Palma fine dining: Izakaya and the “date-night” test.

Finding out what is on: The Calendar Mallorca for daily listings, SóllerWeb for Sóller valley updates.

Seasonal chat: Thanksgiving options, the challenge of booking Christmas lunch in Mallorca, and why private chefs can be a smart solution.

La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Deià — belmond.com/hotels/europe/mallorca/deia/belmond-la-residencia

El Olivo and Restaurante Miró — Dining at La Residencia

Chefs(in) Mallorca — Peccata Minuta — chefsins.com/peccataminuta

TaPalma tapas route — tapalma.com

Port Adriano Food Passion (weekend set menus in November) — portadriano.com/en/events/food-passion-port-adriano

Izakaya High Japanese Cuisine, Palma — izakayamallorca.com

Asador La Cumbrecita, Son Ferrer — facebook.com/asadorlacumbrecita

Protur Naisa Palma, cafeteria set lunch — proturnaisapalma.com/gastronomia

Estragon La Plaça, Felanitx — restaurant-estragon.com

PAX Gastrobar, Felanitx — pax-gastrobar.com

Batec Restaurant, Felanitx — batecrestaurant.com

Son Bascós, Montuïri (quail and grill) — sonbascos.com

The Calendar Mallorca — thecalendarmallorca.com

SóllerWeb — sollerweb.com