Mia Naprta
My surname is supposedly Czech. I was born in Yugoslavia, a country that no longer exists. More specifically, I’m from Lika, a beautiful but scarcely populated part of Croatia, yet to be discovered by tourists who regularly descend upon the Adriatic coast and the islands.
I spent most of my adult life in the UK. I studied English and Journalism in Oxford, before moving to London. Over the next 17 years I worked my way up from an “office angel” to a food and drink market analyst, specialising in sugar and chocolate confectionery. Some of my friends would say that I was “getting paid to eat chocolate and write about it”!
After years of busy lives and grey skies, my partner and I decided to slow down and warm our bones somewhere sunnier. We explored Portugal, Italy and the south of Spain, before Palma won us over in 2015.
Although my career has been mostly about markets and numbers, I have always been writing – from personal blogs and opinion pieces for trade publications in the UK to travel articles for a Croatian lifestyle magazine and several monthly columns for The Islander Magazine since January 2021. Right now I am really looking forward to this additional challenge of writing for Mallorca Bulletin!
E-mail mia.naprta@gmail.com - Instagram: @mianaprta
Eating out in Mallorca: Sa Goleta in Palma
I stumbled upon this place by chance. It was lunchtime, I was getting hungry and so I spontaneously walked in to see what I could have.
Cocktail Hour: Clandestino Cocktail Club
The bar has a cosy ambiance complemented by good music, contributing to its warm and welcoming vibe.
Eating out in Mallorca: Contro Corrente in Palmanova
Italian Excellence in South West Mallorca.
Cocktail Hour: Door 13 in Palma
There is a different live band on every night, playing anything from swing to flamenco.
Eating out in Mallorca: Santosha in Palma
Santosha's menu is focused on fresh, creative, and internationally influenced cuisine.
Eating out in Mallorca: Wine & Dine by Food Tours Mallorca
Four courses at four different restaurants.
Christmas 2023
Christmas Cocktail Hour: El Neo Tapas & Cocktails – Palma
The atmosphere of the bar complemented the innovative food and drink perfectly.
Eating out in Mallorca: La Bodeguita del Centro in Palma
Hearty menu del dia in a vibrant little café
Eating out in Mallorca: Sakana - Palmanova
I would say definitely give it a go if you love either sushi or South East Asian cuisine in general!
Cocktail Hour: BEATNIK Restaurant & Bar - Palma
Beatnik’s creative cocktail menu is a tribute to both traditional mixology and contemporary flavour innovation.
Cocktail Hour: St-Germain Spritz
St-Germain is a “premium French liqueur known for its delicate and floral flavour profile..."
Food & Art
'Fine dining with a hungry artist' by Icon Zar
Icon Zar's upcoming exhibition will take place on December 14 at 7pm in theArtmadams hotel.
Eating out in Mallorca: Il Chiringo Pizzeria - Palmanova
Both Il Chiringo Pizzeria and Il Chiringo Beach are open way after the official end of the season and between them cover most of the winter.
Eating Out in Mallorca: Celler Sa Premsa - Palma
The restaurant's commitment to traditional cooking methods and locally sourced ingredients makes each dish a reflection of the island's history and its agricultural bounty.
Cocktail Hour: Olive Tree in Palmanova
Since last week they have been organising an arts and crafts market every Wednesday afternoon and collaborating with Cancer Research Group.
Eating out in Mallorca: El Bungalow in Ciudad Jardin
A paella institution threatened by bureaucracy.