CHEF SANTI TAURA AGAIN RECEIVES MICHELIN STAR FOR RESTAURANT DINS
November 28, 2023 ...We are pleased to announce that Chef Santi Taura has once again received a Michelin star for restaurant DINS 2024 - making this recognition four consecutive years for restaurant DINS located in hotel El Llorenç Parc de la Mar in Palma, Mallorca.
This is the culmination of a lifetime for Santi who has been dedicated to exploring the origins of cuisine from Mallorca. He has delved into ancient recipes and transformed them into his passion on a plate. The rating system of Michelin organization’s restaurant guide is internationally recognized as one of the most universally respected culinary accolades. The 2024 guide continues to rate DINS Santi Taura as a top dining recommendation for visitors to Spain.
"Located amid the attractive surroundings of Palma’s cathedral, on the ground floor of the attractive El Llorenç Parc de la Mar boutique hotel. In the elegant, contemporary style dining room, chef Santi Taura demonstrates his passion for traditional Mallorcan cuisine, taking everyday recipes from the islands and bringing them up to date, using native ingredients and prioritising flavour over and above anything else. He presides over a single tasting menu called Origens (11 courses, although another three courses can also be added) which changes in line with the seasons and takes us on a journey across the island, so that we can discover its traditions and ingredients through his creativity. The chef also enjoys passing from one table to the next before the meal to chat with his guests." - MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
During the dining experience at DINS, Chef Santi explains a bit of the history of the dish giving you a greater appreciation and understanding for the creation of the dish. Using only local products, Santi introduces guests to the riches of the island, be it from the land or the sea. "We do not invent anything, we only cook things that are documented in our gastronomic history," says Chef Taura.
The Cuisine: Interpreting the Classics
Traditional Balearic cooking remains the core of the DINS Santi Taura menu in which the chef provides his own interpretation of dishes that have been made for centuries across the islands. Signature dishes include ‘Panada de Peix de roca’, a traditional rock fish pie which many consider to be one of the oldest recipes on the island. ‘Porcella amb Anfós’, another singular dish, brings together both the sea, and the mountains using the finest pork from Can Company, one of the most respected producers of Black Pork and Yellowbelly Grouper on the island.
Other popular dishes are grilled red prawns, ‘Gambes fregides’ and the distinctive ‘Espinagada’, a vegetable and eel pie which originates from the Majorcan town of Sa Pobla and is often associated with the feast of St. Anthony. The restaurant’s award winning sommelier, Joan Arboix, brings a wealth of experience to pair and recommend wines to the guests.
The History
Widely regarded as one of the island’s most talented chefs, Santi Taura has been cooking for nearly 30 years. He opened his first solo eponymous restaurant in the town of Lloseta in 2003 - a special location for the chef - as it had been his grandmother's home. In 2016 he opened DINS located in an old carpentry at the back of the restaurant and offered a single tasting menu. This gave the chef the opportunity to experiment with the finest local Balearic ingredients, many of which were not served in the main restaurant. Three years ago, DINS Santi Taura moved to Palma in Hotel El Llorenç Parc de la Mar 5*. Here he continues to delve into the culinary memory and recipes of the island, focusing on seasonal products at their peak. The consecutive awarded Michelin star is a confirmation of the culmination of his work and passion.
"Long recognized as one of the pillars of promoting the island's cuisine, we are excited for Santi. It was a well deserved reward," says Rubén Zamora, General Director, Mallorca Ç Collection of which hotel El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is the first property. "He offers a singular dining experience with a personal touch. The restaurant features an open kitchen, a semi-circular dining bar, and tables to accommodate the guests."
Hotel El Llorenç Parc de la Mar
The adult only (16 years+) El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is set in the heart of La Calatrava, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palma, Mallorca. Opened in 2020, the hotel offers 33 exclusive guest rooms and an infinity pool on the multi-terraced rooftop with a cocktail bar. Whether relaxing in Balinese style sun beds, or stopping by for drinks, guests can enjoy sweeping views of Palma Bay, the Cathedral and charming rooftops of the old town. Wellness facilities feature spa treatments from the luxury Spanish brand Natura Bissé and an indoor pool. Dining options include the Michelin starred DINS Santi Taura and restaurant Urbà, a cosmopolitan gastronomic concept that fuses international and local cuisine both overseen by Chef Santi Taura - one of the island’s most respected chefs
El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is located at Plaza de Llorenç Villalonga, 4, 07001, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Visit our website: www.elllorenc.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook For reservations, please contact: reservations@elllorenc.com Tel: +34 971 67 77 70
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