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-residenciaEl Olivo and Restaurante Miró — Dining at La ResidenciaChefs(in) Mallorca — Peccata Minuta — chefsins.com/peccataminutaTaPalma tapas route — tapalma.comPort Adriano Food Passion (weekend set menus in November) — portadriano.com/en/events/food-passion-port-adrianoIzakaya High Japanese Cuisine, Palma — izakayamallorca.comAsador La Cumbrecita, Son Ferrer — facebook.com/asadorlacumbrecitaProtur Naisa Palma, cafeteria set lunch — proturnaisapalma.com/gastronomiaEstragon La Plaça, Felanitx — restaurant-estragon.comPAX Gastrobar, Felanitx — pax-gastrobar.comBatec Restaurant, Felanitx — batecrestaurant.comSon Bascós, Montuïri (quail and grill) — sonbascos.comThe Calendar Mallorca — thecalendarmallorca.comSóllerWeb — sollerweb.com