OUR HISTORY

SINCE 1938

Transfer to Apuntadores Street from the Muelle Viejo

The history of La Paloma dates back to 1938, when it first opened its doors after moving to Apuntadores Street from the Muelle Viejo (Old Dock) due to the Civil War. Its history has been marked by different stages and owners who have left their mark on this iconic establishment.

La Fonda la Paloma is listed in the Commercial Tourist Guide of Mallorca.

In 1943, the La Paloma inn was already featured prominently in the Commercial Tourist Guide to Mallorca. Versified (Palma, 1943), mentioned on pages 213 and 325.

During this time, the inn was run by owners Jaime Mulet Alemany and Catalina Castell Simó.

From 1945 to 1953, the business was run by Jaime Mulet Alemany and Catalina Castell Simó. In 1948, Miguel Llabrés Fiol and his wife, Catalina Mulet Pujol, took over the restaurant, which at the time was a popular meeting place for soldiers and dock workers. One of the most popular dishes of the time was "carne con patata," a humble post-war recipe consisting of small pieces of beef sautéed in a large saucepan with a little broth.

Miguel Llabrés Fiol takes it with his wife, Catalina Mulet Pujol.

At that time, the inn was frequented by soldiers and dock workers. A very popular dish of that time was "meat and potatoes." This was a typical post-war poor man's dish consisting of pieces of beef, cut into small pieces, sautéed in a large pot with a little broth added.

Miguel LLabres and Catalina Mulet returned to the La Paloma inn

Between 1955 and 1968, Miguel Llabrés and Catalina Mulet returned to manage La Paloma, consolidating it as one of the neighborhood's most popular inns. Around 1968, Miguel Llabrés handed the inn over to brothers Jaime and Sebastián Buades, who continued his legacy.

Transfer of the inn.

Miguel Llabrés transfers the inn to brothers Jaime and Sebastián Buades.

Purchase of the building

In 1989, the building was purchased.

Year opened by current owner Mikael Appelqvist.

In 1992, the restaurant reopened under the direction of the current owner, Mikael Appelqvist.

Comprehensive structural renovation of the restaurant.

In 1995, a comprehensive structural renovation was carried out that modernized La Paloma, maintaining its essence and transforming it into the restaurant we know today.

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