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Andrew Valente
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.

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The restaurant review: Scrummy pork fillet was Sky-high special

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Are the restaurant's incredible views on a par with the food?

Andrew Valente 31/07/2021 10:02

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Food and Wine: Tapénade - You’ll have to do it yourself in Mallorca

Surprise your friends this summer with this incredibly simple recipe from Provence!

Andrew Valente 29/07/2021 12:22

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Food and Wine: Scamorza - Have you ever tasted this cheese?

Have you tried them all? - The best Spanish cheeses you can find in Mallorca.

Andrew Valente 28/07/2021 13:00

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The restaurant review: Traditional Spanish tapas still the finest

Our restaurant critic visits where the best traditional Spanish tapas have been served on the island for over 80 years.

Andrew Valente 24/07/2021 10:15

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Food for thought: Potato tortilla - Spanish classic tapa

What do you need to make a tortilla? Our Bulletin food expert tells us how to make one.

Andrew Valente 21/07/2021 10:28

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The restaurant review: Superb T-bone and reunion with Loló

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert on the most delicious and tender T-bone steak he's ever eaten.

Andrew Valente 17/07/2021 11:04

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Food for thought: Cold soups

Don't miss out on the delights of this delicious cold soup!

Andrew Valente 14/07/2021 14:19

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The restaurant review: Temptation of a mixed paella

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our bulletin food expert tastes a memorable mixed paella.

Andrew Valente 10/07/2021 11:46

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Quiche: An appetising option in the heat of a Mallorcan summer

The trouble with a restaurant quiche in Mallorca is that you never know when it was made.

Andrew Valente 08/07/2021 13:48

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Food for thought: Tuna and swordfish

The Med’s two meatiest swimmers make superb simple grills for summer lunches...

Andrew Valente 07/07/2021 12:48

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The restaurant review: You cannot win week after week

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert visits a place specialising in high quality crafted beers.

Andrew Valente 03/07/2021 12:01

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Food and Wine: Brochettes - trouble-free dishes for hot weather days

During a Mallorcan summer, most of us don’t feel like cooking, but you can make this dishes with a minimum of bother.

Andrew Valente 01/07/2021 13:02

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Cherries - The acidic ones are best for an after-dinner drink

Is there a better way to end a meal on a hot August night than with a platter of the finest fruits of summer?

Andrew Valente 30/06/2021 12:11

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The restaurant review: There’s a Greek Taverna in town

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert visits Palma's last Greek restaurant.

Andrew Valente 26/06/2021 15:58

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Food and Wine: Scrambled eggs - trying to get them creamy

Our Bulletin's Food unveils how to get a perfect creamy version every time.

Andrew Valente 24/06/2021 12:23

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Food for thought: Salad days - As the sun blazes lettuce is back

There is no end to Spanish invention when producing a dish that appeals to the palate during the hot weather.

Andrew Valente 23/06/2021 13:00

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The restaurant review: Lunch at an old Sóller olive mill

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert visits a spectacular olive oil mill converted into a hotel.

Andrew Valente 19/06/2021 12:22