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Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Hotel in San Antonio has launched their new summer menu in the House Restaurant ‘Room 39’, and we were invited along to sample the evening menu, created by chef Adam White.

We started off with a deliciously strong Mojito at the bar, from the Rock n Roll cocktail menu, before sitting down in the Plaza Mayor, the outside courtyard of the restaurant. The courtyard, like the rest of the hotel, is beautifully enhanced with quirky objects d’art and signs, the odd stuffed animal and brightly coloured bougainvillea in all colours of the rainbow. It’s an eclectic but tranquil dining environment, with white mesh canopies overhead to filter out the scorching Ibizan sun.

The A la Carte dinner menu is extensive, with a delicious-sounding mix of starters, salads, main courses, and desserts, with a wine list to match. Whilst we waited for the selection of starters to arrive, we were expertly advised on the winelist, and which wines would be good accompaniments to the food we had chosen. There were crisp whites, a pale chilled rosado (perfect for summer) a selection of reds and of course cava. Along with our chosen wine, came some delicious home-made bread and allioli, served with local green olives.

And then the starters arrived. Fresh tuna tartare with rocket and avocado; Crostini with Serrano ham, fresh figs and mint; Line seared king scallops with spinach and caramelized walnuts; Goats cheese and red onion tart tatin with beetroot puree; Smoked duck and foie gras terrine with apple and cider chutney; Spiced crab cake with chilli jam and coriander crème freche. They were all perfectly cooked, beautifully presented and delicious, but the highlights for me were the scallops, which were a great combination with the spinach and walnuts, the goats cheese tart with the wonderful beetroot puree and the crab cake with the chilli jam. The combination of flavours in most of the dishes, particularly the ham, figs and mint on the crostini and the tuna with rocket and avocado were a delight on the tastebuds.

We had just finished the starters, and already feeling like we’d had a complete meal, when the salads arrived: Shredded duck and mango salad with chilli and soy dressing; Classic ceasar salad (served with and without char-grilled chicken); Quinoa salad with char-grilled asparagus, feta cheese, spinach and rocket; Ensalada caprese with grilled aubergine and fresh pesto; Sesame toasted goats cheese served on crunchy beetroot salad. The flavours in the duck and mango and quinoa salads were amazing, the ceasar salad was perfect and the goats cheese with the beetroot salad (I love beetroot) was delicious.

After a welcome pause, the main courses arrived: Roast chicken supreme with sweet potato, fennel and parmesan gratin; Char-grilled sesame crusted tuna steak on watercress salad with soy, chilli and ginger dressing; Ravioli of goats cheese and chive with char-grilled asparagus rocket and pesto. I chose the tuna, which was cooked to perfection and succulent, and was balanced perfectly with the blend of flavours in the salad, which to my delight also included beetroot. Delicious, and without a doubt the best tuna dish I have ever eaten. My colleague had the chicken, which looked good and was declared to be lovely. The ravioli, which I very nearly chose also looked delicious, and had a large serving of asparagus on the top.

After another pause, a selection of desserts arrived, again, all beautifully presented: Roasted rhubarb panacotta with mango coulis; Lemon cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and chantilly; Caipirinha fresh fruit salad with fresh mint; Summer fruits tiramisu; Bailey’s chocolate brownie with hot chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream; A selection of local manchego and goats cheeses. Whilst I hardly needed any more food, they all looked so deliciously tempting, it was impossible to resist trying them all. They were all lovely, but of particular note for me were the rhubarb panacotta, which was smooth and deliciously creamy with a nice rhubarb tang and the lemon cheesecake, which was light and lemony. For my colleague, the chocolate brownie was the one to die for. And the cheese was a lovely accompaniment with my red wine at the end of the meal.

All in all, it was a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds, not to mention the stomach. There were lots of healthy dishes with fresh ingredients and flavours, perfect for summer dining on the white isle. And the whole experience was wonderful, topped off with great service from friendly, efficient staff in a fantastic location. I’ll be back!

By ClaireB

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Rock n Mola is back for a third year and this time has moved to San Jordi. As you can see its a packed program of live music and fun – see you down the front:

Friday 17th May

20,00h: RE-ENCUENTRO ROCK N MOLA @CAN JORDI with MARLON LOPEZ live

11.30PM: THE CAEZARS LIVE! @HAMC CLUBHOUSE

with DJs STRAY KITTEN AND LILA LOVE

Saturday 18th May

12,30h: EN DIRECTO: DESARMA2 @ CAS SAC

13,00h: MOONSHINE BAND @ CAN JORDI

13,30h: Rock n Mola Takeover @ VINYL BAR

and also at LA PLAZA DE SAN JORDI:

from 11,00h:

ROCK N MOLA starts in LA PLAZA with EL RETRO MARKET + IBIZA PIN UPS + BABY ROCKERS (music activities for kids)

12,00h THE CLASSIC AUTOMOVILE CLUB IBIZA

13,40h DJ BOMBATRON

14,00h ROCK N MOLA MENU*

15,00h DJ PETER COLINS

16,00h THE FOLKIN’ HOBOS

17,00h DJ STRAY KITTEN

18,00h ELV.IS BOB

19,00h MARLON LOPEZ

20,00h THE MOONSHINE BAND

21,30h DJ TWISTED ACE

22.15h CONCURSO QUEEN OF THE HOP (REINA DEL BAILE)

22,30h THE CAEZARS

00,00h DJ DAISY HEARTBREAKER

02.00h Finish

* VINYL BURGER BAR, CADILLAC BURGER, CAS SAC, CAN JORDI, CAN SALA

Sunday 19th May

ROCK N MOLA – LA RESACA @ BOUTIQUE HOSTAL SALINAS

12,00-00,00h

DJS: TWISTED ACE, STRAY KITTEN, SELECTOR NO ROOTS

PLUS THE GREAT BALLS OF FIRE BARBECUE + POOL PADDLING + RETRO CINEMA + A LAST BOP & SLOW SET

A keynote speaker in 2012 at the International Music Summit, Nile Rodgers returns this year to lend his talents to the IMS anthem. The Chic bass guitarist, who is famed for his unique guitar lines and songwriting skills, is the perfect candidate to record the track – not only because of his history, but also due to his recent involvement with electronic music, most notably the new Daft Punk album, Random Access Memories, which he exclusively told the IMS at his keynote speech last year. The first single ‘Get Lucky’ has been no.1 in the UK charts for the past 3 weeks.

Nile’s production credits read like a who’s who of the greatest pop stars in history, from Madonna to David Bowie, Duran Duran and Mick Jagger to name but a few.

“I am so excited to be creating the IMS Anthem 2013. I had such an inspirational time at IMS last year and its opened up many new connections including collaborations with many contemporary electronic artists. I’ve created this new track with Ibiza and the electronic community in mind before handing over to one of my favourite remixers of today – Eats Everything. I can’t wait to hear what he does with it, and to hear it at Dalt Vila in Ibiza! Historic site for historic music productions.”

On remix duties they have a leader of the new school, providing a perfect thread from the past to the present and the future – Eats Everything. One of the electronic music scene’s most famous faces, Eats Everything hails from Britain’s West Country and has made his way onto the global stage thanks to his flawless DJ skills and excellent productions. It was in 2011 when his single ‘Entrance Song’ took the underground scene by storm and launching him into the limelight, after more than a decade of hard work. Now reaping the benefits of all the work he put in before he hit the big time, Eats Everything will no doubt throw down a serious remix of Nile’s anthem and we can’t wait to hear it.

The typically straight-talking DJ told us:

“It still hasn’t quite sunk in that I am remixing Nile Rodgers, it’s ridiculous!!! I am so excited though and can’t wait to get stuck in!”

Every year IMS commissions two very special artists to conceive and remix its anthem, all within a very limited timeframe. The producer of the anthem has just one day to create it, while the remixer has the same allotted time the following day. Both tracks are then played at the IMS Finale, which takes place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Dalt Vila.

The last set of headliners for Ibiza Rocks 2013 have been announced and quite frankly we are loving it. Chic with the legendary and all round musical genius Nile Rodgers will be headlining Ibiza Rocks on 4th September with a night billed as a “Special disco-drenched, sun-soaked headline show in Ibiza – Good Times, These Are The Good Times” and we can’t argue with that.

Biffy is back again on 24th July and is one of the best live bands we’ve seen here.

Liam Gallaghers Beady Eye will be playing the 8th Birthday party the week before on 17th July supported by Temples and then there is Aluna George on the the 7th August supported by the stunning London Grammar. If you follow my twitter feed you’ll know I’ve been raving about London Grammar for about 6 months or so and so hugely looking forward to seeing them.

If you don’t know London Grammar I encourage you to check out their 3 songs released so far – londongrammar.amazingtunes.com

Also added is Professor Green on 3rd July with Amplify Dot added to Rizzle Kicks support on 12th June and Findlay added to the Jake Bugg opening party on 5th June.

Full line-up

Shane Murray, Promoter said: “We’re incredibly proud of this year’s line up, the mix feels just right. I don’t think you will see Biffy Clyro or Foals doing anything as intimate as our Rocks shows this year. Bringing two genuine music icons in Liam Gallagher with Beady Eye and Nile Rodgers with Chic to perform will be big highlights. Liam is an icon of the Rocks generation and Nile has inspired and influenced music beyond recognition – especially in Ibiza. At the same time brilliant new talent like Jake Bugg and AlunaGeorge are coming through as headliners. It’s an exciting time. We’re in for another brilliant summer in the Balearics”

The legend that is Howard Marks will be giving a talk at Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Hotel on the evening of Wednesday 22nd May 2013.

Howard Marks (born Dennis Howard Marks on 13 August 1945) is a Welsh author and former drug smuggler who achieved notoriety as an international cannabis smuggler through high-profile court cases. At his peak he was supposedly smuggling consignments of the drug as large as 30 tons, and was connected with groups as diverse as the CIA, the IRA, MI6, and the Mafia.

He was eventually convicted by the American Drug Enforcement Administration and handed a 25-year sentence to be served at Terre Haute, though he was released in April 1995 after serving seven years. Though he had up to 43 different aliases, he became known as Mr Nice, after he bought a passport from convicted murderer Donald Nice.

The old Heaven venue will reopen as “Bomba” on 22nd May 2013.

Each year there is a story that dominates the Ibiza headlines. This year it is to be the launch of Bomba, the new purpose-built, Cipriani-backed club with the first ever custom made Pioneer Sound System.

Bomba is the island’s newest hi spec club, brought to you by Giuseppe Cipriani of the world-renowned Cipriani hospitality group, who has partnered with Danny Whittle and Mark Netto, two of Ibiza’s best-known club industrialists and the former programming directors at Pacha.

Between them they have a rich history in service and the perfect insight and experience to launch a club specifically designed to incorporate the island’s diverse clientele, from cosmopolitan Europeans to the musically diverse British clubber.

“I have always loved the night life, there is something magic in seeing the end of a day and the beginning of a new one, it is a stress-free zone, it is all about the music, service, fun and more music”, says Giuseppe Cipriani.

With final work being carried out at the venue, Bomba Ibiza is close to completion and will launch during the peak week of the International Music Summit from the 22nd May.

The club will launch with some of the island’s key nights including Luciano and his Vagabundos, Defected Records and Erick Morillo, with other serious residencies waiting to be announced. From the offset Bomba Ibiza will set the standard with tried and tested club brands and nights that have a strong history and huge followings on the island.

Bomba is also aware that every serious venue is only as good as the sound quality it delivers. As a world first, Bomba Ibiza will have a bespoke, custom built sound system designed exclusively for them by Pioneer, engineered through a meticulous development process by dance music’s most innovative professional audio company.

The positioning of Bomba is paramount and Bomba Ibiza aims directly at the informed clubber on the island. With emphasis on the fact that this is not a VIP club, of its full capacity around 30% of it will be given over to tables. Bomba Ibiza will be a club built from the dance floor up.

The core values of Bomba Ibiza will mirror those of the Cipriani group where the ultimate emphasis is on service and high standards. This is one of the first times a venue has been specially designed and purpose built to encompass sound, style and quality, and yet to represent a true dance music venue in Ibiza.

Sneak peak at Bomba Ibiza’s floor plan:

DJ ANTZ BACK FROM MIAMI TO PLAY AT AECC FUNDRAISER

HIDDEN’S EASTER FAYRE TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, 30TH MARCH

DJ, music producer, fundraiser and, in a recent revelation, golfer, Ibiza resident Anthony Bryans- ANTZ- is a man with very many talents. In the latest of a long list of his moves and shakes, the London born DJ is once again behind another fundraising event for the local branch of the Spanish Cancer Association (AECC), flying in from Miami especially for the event at Hidden Bar, Ibiza, on Saturday 30th March 2013.

In a winter that has seen Antz mostly locked in a studio ear-deep in a very special music collaboration in full swing (more details soon…), Bryans has also been involved in raising the profile of the AECC through his continuing voluntary work with the association, in the form of a number of fundraising initiatives including this, the Easter Fayre in Cala San Vicente, from 12pm-6pm.

Flying straight in from his visit to Miami, where his activities included a few rounds of golf with former racing driver and founder and owner of Jordan Grand Prix, Eddie Jordan, in a game organised by no less than World Number One and a two-time major champion golfer, Rory McIlroy MBE. But Antz has decided to put the golf clubs down, leave the Miami Music Conference to its own devices and fly back in order to be present at the event at Hidden, arriving back on the island just in the nick of time to DJ at the Easter Fayre.

Antz, who himself kicked cancer firmly to the kerb several years ago, first became involved with raising awareness of the local AECC association a year ago, through a meeting arranged by FIX Ibiza’s Jillian Canney with the Ibiza & Formentera branch of the AECC’s Vice-President Sue Mari. Since then, momentus has grown with other future efforts for the AECC including the upcoming 1st Ibiza Charity Polo Cup, taking place on Saturday, June 8th in an initiative with local company, Ibiza Delivers.

The 2nd AECC fundraiser at Hidden Bar, Ibiza – An Afternoon of Fun, Fundraising and Cocktails.

‘Hidden’– literally, in the bay of Cala San Vicente– is the perfect location for a fundraiser of this nature. Evoking memories of Alice in Wonderland’s charming quaint dreamland, weathered bunting and china cups amongst the giant chess pieces and crazy golf course, organisers plan an Easter Fayre with definite references to the ideas and ideals of a good old traditional Easter Fayre.

Bring and Buy stalls, Arts & Crafts, Raffle, Tombola, Crazy Golf, Easter Egg hunt, Easter Bonnet competition, face-painting- just some of the activities in store on Easter Saturday,

Other Easter treats include Hot Cross buns and Easter cakes, plus a selection of cocktails from acclaimed mixologist Chris Edwardes.

In the kitchen: Michael Arthur and Pedro Cervero.

Providing the Music:

ANTZ
Ibiza Resident DJ, Music Producer and AECC volunteer Anthony Bryans, has long since been renowned as the man people go to when they want to get a real party started. Resident at Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes and Aura, ANTZ also plays at innumerous private parties on island and internationally and alongside the likes of Carl Cox and Groove Armada. His eclectic mixes of house, disco and classics of all shapes and sizes, perfect dancing fodder for your feet.

https://soundcloud.com/antzbryans-1

Scott Gray (UK/Ibiza):
is an Ibiza based DJ from London. His style is best described as all things funky, including soul, reggae and old school hip-hop. Scott regularly provides the beach sounds at Sands, the sunset sets at La Sal, cool chilled vibes at Hidden as well as private parties all over the Island.

+Andy Boilerhouse

+Stevie Altman

To reserve a table for the Bring & Buy, Tel: 971320253.

Re: The Raffle! Donations are still being accepted for raffle prizes. Please contact organisers Amanda Blanch: 657 78 75 81 and/or

Mitch Clark: 644 360 931

Door donation: Adults at least 1€ Children free

EASTER FAYRE /AECC FUNDRAISER

@HIDDEN BAR

CALA SAN VICENTE, IBIZA

EASTER SATURDAY, 30TH MARCH 2013

Jean Michel Jarre, one of the earliest pioneers of synthesised music, will be giving a keynote interview at this years International Music Summit here in Ibiza in May where he will discuss his career, past, present and future. He says:

“I was excited to discover the IMS event in Ibiza and particularly the values it holds for a genre of music which I’ve been involved in from the early beginnings. I continue to push the genre forward in many ways, and I see my Keynote Interview at IMS as a way to continue to communicate my passions to a wider and younger audience – who appear to be today’s trailblazers for this genre, all united in one location. “

Jarre, who laid the foundations of what eventually became dance music, having also established himself as the true master of the open-air extravaganza with incredible light shows at Tiananmen Square, the Pyramids as backdrops and the infamous Destination Docklands shows, has been collaborating with some of the hottest contemporary names in modern electronica, including his recent work on Parisian imprint InFiné.

IMS partner Ben Turner states: “A lot of work has gone into landing Jean Michel Jarre. But we are hugely excited to have his attendance. I interviewed him in 1993 for the Melody Maker when electronic DJs like Slam had remixed his work. So it’s been amazing talking to him again about speaking at IMS. He is a true pioneer and his understanding of today’s scene is quite surprising. His understanding of the challenges facing the business is second to none, and his vision for change is also impressive and inspiring.”

Nile Rodgers, who broke the news that he was working with Daft Punk at last years IMS, and is the global ambassador for the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), will also be returning to the IMS for a chat,

Turner states: “Nile set IMS alight last year but it felt like he didn’t get to finish his story. So welcome back – the man was an inspiration and so much has come from his involvement in IMS last year. He can come back every single year as far as IMS is concerned.”

Bastille, Chase & Status, Tinie Tempah,  Franz Ferdinand & The Other Tribe have been added to this years Ibiza Rocks 2013 lineup.

05 JUN OPENING PARTY WITH JAKE BUGG 12 JUN RIZZLE KICKS 19 JUN THE VACCINES | PALMA VIOLETS 26 JUN BASTILLE | THE OTHER TRIBE 10 JULY TINIE TEMPAH 31 JULY CHASE & STATUS 14 AUG EXAMPLE LIVE | REDLIGHT LIVE SHOW 21 AUG ELLIE GOULDING 28 AUG DIZZEE RASCAL 11 SEPT FRANZ FERDINAND 18 SEP CLOSING PARTY WITH FOALS | JAGWAR MA

Chase & Status at Ibiza Rocks Tinie Tempah at Ibiza Rocks

Bastille’s Dan Smith said: “We’re really looking forward to getting out to Ibiza and Mallorca for the first time. Being able to play a gig and then go to the beach will be a massive novelty, and it’ll be nice to see a bit of proper summer and try to head to some of the massive clubs as well.

I hear the Rocks gigs are great and we’ve been told they throw a pretty decent party so it should be a lot of fun.”

Franz Ferdinands’ Alex Kapranos said: “This is the first time we’ve been to Ibiza Rocks, so are looking forward to it. Paul’s been and told us all about it, so we’re expecting a great crowd there and Mallorca.”

Chase & Status said: “We’re excited to bring our live show to Ibiza Rocks again this summer – the crowds at Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks are always amazing!”

Tickets and hotel packages available now at www.ibizarocks.com use the code IBIZABLOG in the SPECIAL REQUEST field on the booking page.

This year to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Sunday March 17th, Father Jacks Irish Pub in Ibiza are putting on a party in honour of Ireland’s favourite saint.

The Father Ted Fest is a homage to everybody’s favourite priest “Father Ted Crilly” and his faithful flock.

It will pretty much be a day long event and one for all the family. With competitions, live music, food (including Irish Stew), Irish-themed cocktails and shots and of course one of the best pints of Guinness in Ibiza, it’s sure to be a fun-filled day. Where better to celebrate all things Irish?

Dress code: think nuns and priests, or come dressed all in green.

The rough schedule for the day’s activities:
10am: Doors open
12pm: Get the stews on…  Mrs Doyle’s tea
2.30pm: Football – Sunderland v Norwich
5.00pm: Football – Chelsea v West Ham
7pm: Gathering of the clerics
8-8.30pm: Live music – The Folkin’ Hobos
8.30pm: Sheep throwing challenge//Confessions//
9.30-10.15: The lovely girls competition
11pm: Time for a ceilidh
12pm: Drinking, singing, dancing, laughing, crying, no fighting!

Father Jacks Irish Pub is in Figueretas
Calle de Asturias, 19b
Ibiza
971 394 664
(2 mins from Lidl/McDonalds)