Andrew Valente
Andrew Valente has been a journalist since he left school at 18 in Glasgow where he was on the Scottish edition of the old Daily Herald. He came to Mallorca to work as a freelance correspondent for the London dailies and Sundays, using that as a stepping stone to a job in Fleet Street. But he got involved in the Bulletin and stayed on…and on…and on…and now Fleet Street doesn’t exist. He still reads the London dailies and Sundays.
The Restaurant Review
Baked ham won the top honours
Thumbs up or thumbs down? Our critic reviews the restaurant Delfinos.
Quail - Full of flavour, simple to cook and easy on the pocket
Find out why quail is one of the best items on the market, yet few people buy it.
This deep-fried fish was perfection plus
Thumbs up or thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this restaurant?
The orange is back with a juicy hello
Find out why Mallorca’s oranges are extremely good and are among the best in Spain.
The Wine and Cheese party - Now’s the time to bring it back
What made this home gathering so popular in the 1960s and 1970s?
Trio of pastas was so delish
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this restaurant?
Risotto - The genuine milanese version
Do you know what a successful risotto requires? Take a look!
Shin of beef - Italy’s famous osso bucco
Our Bulletin food expert shows us a series of dishes we can make with this delicious cut of meat.
Review of 2022
The Ultimate Restaurant Guide: Best Dishes of the year
Our Bulletin Restaurant Critic ranks the best restaurants of 2021.
Jurel - A good and cheap Med fish now in season
What makes this member of the blue fish family so special?
Leftovers over Christmas
Leftovers present no problem for me: if the dish is well made I’ll gladly eat the remains of lunch for dinner.
A Christmas ABC
Andrew Valente shares with us how each letter in the alphabet is associated to Christmas.
Sweet Christmas
Andrew Valetne tells us what special sweet treats the world eats at Christmas.
Oysters: Luxury nibble now most affordable in Mallorca — even as a Christmas treat
Are they an aphrodisiac?
They were in a big stew for Xmas - and loved it
The basis of a good Spanish stew is onions and tomatoes sautéed until they are reduced to a jam-like consistency.
Singing in the rain out in Santa María
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? What does our critic have to say about this restaurant?
Xmas spirits - Hot drinks at the start of a Christmas meal
The ancient tradition of serving hot drinks at the start of a Christmas meal is making a comeback!
Roast beef - Once a popular choice for Christmas Day
Andrew Valente gives us all the tips and tricks to make sure you get your beef spot on every time.
These two batters take some beating
Find out why this was one of the best dishes of the year.
Sherry - Don’t forget this most complex Spanish wine
Find out why this drink has re-emerged with such popularity.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"