Shall we meet at Bosch? It's impossible to keep count of how many times these two 'junquillos' have said it, which is how the inhabitants of Ciutat are known – proudly, they say now. Ninety years ago, in February 1936, this establishment opened its doors, a regular meeting point for residents and visitors; and of which the salchichón, in its sense of a small bread with a groove along its length, has been and is its reference, although in this case with the popular name of langosta (lobster).

Ever since enjoying routine became a privilege, they've made us hate it. "Back to routine": always negative, laden with regret. They've commercialized routine in favor of various gurus who promise to "say goodbye to it," as if solving a problem we didn't even know we had. Against routine, they've glorified the life of the digital nomad, the expat, working from the beach, weekend getaways. And, little by little, they've stripped it of its sacredness, its customary rituals, its everyday life, what happens to us all, the only things that unite us and make us equal: the coffee at the bar, the public transport card, the shopping cart. Routine is what makes us human, it's what makes us good people for a while. There's a touch of classism in the hatred of routine, in the resistance to being like a character from Tell me how it happenedThat is, a person who could be any one of us, interchangeable. There's a sense of superiority, of believing oneself less mortal than the rest, oblivious to the forces of nature.

One of the great gastronomic debates among groups of friends in Mallorca is which is the best place to eat the best bread with olive oil And what makes it truly special? Despite its simple appearance, this essential dish of traditional Mallorcan cuisine depends on factors that go far beyond the basic combination of bread and oil. The debate revolves around the type of bread, the quality of the extra virgin olive oil and its aromatic profile, the salt, and even how the dish is served: whether with sliced ​​tomato, cured meats, or simply plain. Some argue that the best bread with oil is that which respects the purest tradition, while others value modern reinterpretations that play with textures and local ingredients.

To speak of El Porrón bar in Manacor (opened in 1960) is to speak of a true local institution. It was a pioneering café in the creation of the city's first bonfires, in the mid-60s, and with figures in 1968, with a clear Valencian influence imported during the early years of tourism. Although, to tell the whole truth, El Porrón was a parade bar, one of the first establishments outside the town center, near the private hospital that operated until the end of the 70s and is now a nursing home.

Catalan continues to lose ground in the Balearic Islands' restaurants, and more and more bars and restaurants either don't have menus in Catalan or have them riddled with spelling mistakes. A recent example is a bar in Mallorca where a literal translation was used for the menu, resulting in errors such as "Copa vino la casa" (house wine glass), a term commonly used to refer to the wine the establishment offers that isn't from major brands or well-known labels. This case was reported on social media by the Instagram profile [name of Instagram profile missing]. @mallorcaviralThe comments on the post came pouring in. "We'll see things," one user remarked, referring to the large number of spelling mistakes and poor translations found on restaurant menus in the Balearic Islands.

"The name was agreed upon in a very casual way, at a dinner, while we were listening to the song Catholic Girls, by Frank Zappa; but without any derogatory connotation or to make fun of anyone," recalls Miquel Àngel Bauzà (Manacor, 1967). "We opened in December 1989 in a basement on Miguel de Unamuno Street, without a number; an unoccupied family space that we renovated."

The well-known Siroco restaurant in Portocristo has announced that it will close its doors on October 12th, thus ending a history that began in the early 1960s and has made it a landmark for several generations. "Today we share news that fills us with emotion and sadness in equal measure," they explained in a statement released on their social media.

The Santa Catalina and Jonquet Neighborhood Association has reported the illegal occupation of a sidewalk on a street in the area by a bar. According to their explanations, and as shown in a tweet on social media, the establishment used a metal structure with large curtains to create a private terrace, thus taking over a public area, obtaining exclusive use.

While in some areas of Palma the bar scene is hectic, with beautiful people on the weekends and the cash registers are boiling with money, the grandparents at the Palma Nursing Home must meet in a desolate place where, to get a coffee, you have to try your luck with one of those machines that usually serve dirty water.

On Palma's Esparteres Street, next to Concepció Street, it was common to see crowds of young people gathered. Sitting on the floor or leaning against the wall, the image reflected the atmosphere of an iconic nightlife spot in the Ciutat de Palma in the 1990s: the Es Carreró bar. It opened its doors on December 22, 1992, and was open for nearly 15 years. Its location in the old town and its distinctive, musical atmosphere defined the iconic establishment, which closed in 2006. The building was demolished two years later, but Es Carreró still lives on in the memories of many of the young people, now adults, who frequented it.