For many years and as far as I can remember Palma old town was an area of Palma that was not in the best state of health one could say. The narrow streets had some interesting cafes and a few bars but the buildings in many parts of the old town were certainly in need of attention. The architecture shone through the old buildings and a walk through those narrow streets, buildings that were once fine were waiting for the right time and that time came. It is here now.
Thankfully, the old town is now starting to thrive and although many buildings still need to be renovated it is in many ways the the new place to go with new boutique hotels, excellent cafes, bars and art galleries that are different to those in the tourist areas that we all know. Yes, there are streets and hidden gems throughout Palma but to be part of the old town now as it’s fame grows is the place to be. Discover the right location to create your new venture before it is too late.
This was indeed the vision of Massimo, Sicilian by birth, a former boy band singer in Germany and organiser of bespoke tours and his husband Kem from the Southern States of the USA, a fashion designer and much more together with Fernando from the USA and business partner. It was a risky vision to locate a small bistro in the right location and in need of many months work to create a unique bespoke bistro bar that would be different. A Bistro extraordinaire and to be one of the places you want to visit again and again. So it was that C & G was created and Celebrity Mallorca Magazine had the exclusive invitation for the official opening of C & G and for all the future events that are planned for this exciting new Bistro. C & G is located in the narrow street of Santa Fe.
Why C & G. Well it means Curtis & Grace. A lovely story in the name and another reason why C & G is special. Curtistine ( Curtis ) born in Mississippi in Kem’s grandmother and Graziella ( Grace ) is the mother of Massimo from Sicily. Both incredible women that shaped the characters of Massimo and Kem and their passion for authentic food respecting it’s origin and traditions bringing something different and special to Palma old town with locally sourced produce and a menu like no others.
So many bistro bars serve the usual food but C & G has an exciting concept, new ideas and serving a mix of Sicilian dishes with family recipes of homemade sauces, buffalo wings, spicy and even American guests said they were the best they had eaten. Not only that you can choose USA dishes, build your own burger, bagels, butter biscuits, cinnamon pancakes and brunch all day. Desserts of ice cream and fried apple pies. Something different for certain. Drinks, beers and a great range of cocktails were at hand and again all ingredients are local. Their motto : Real Friends, Real Food, Real fun and Real Fabulous and indeed it was on the official opening afternoon. Two openings in fact. One in the afternoon and another from 6.30 pm and the 45 invites on both were taken with new friends made and amazing friendly service. What else is unique. Well, I do not know of any other Bistro’s or bars where there is an all American pop corn machine where Kem dishes out bowls of popcorn with your drink. Now that is different and a wonderful looking piece from the USA.
They had transformed what was an old bar into an inviting Bistro with both an American and a Mediterranean theme. I was delighted that Celebrity had the exclusivity to join in this special opening event and will continue to bring you all into the events to come. It was a super afternoon, meeting new people and sampling some of the menu dishes that were available just for the opening day. Palma old town is starting to thrive and it can only get better. I do hope that visitors and locals will seek out more of what the old town has to offer and certainly visit C & G. The food, the atmosphere and the service will bring you back for more and Celebrity mallorca magazine will be returning to report on the events to come and much more. As I always say. Celebrity Mallorca Magazine is here for you. New articles, interviews, and recommendations so please visit our website each day, tell your friends and find us at www.celebritymallorca.es . David Whitney & Betina Von Hohendorff