Once upon a time there was a simple and unpretentious restaurant in Portixol. In the small, narrow red building with a red door on Vicari Joaquim Fuster Street.

If you were staying at the then newly opened Hotel Portixol and asked about a good restaurant nearby, the staff would tell you that the man with the thick glasses at the Bar & Co was a culinary genius. His sense of cooking with pure and simple flavors, preferably with fish or seafood as a base, resulted in an unusual experience.

The man with the glasses (and the taste) was Emilio Castrejón. An international culinary globetrotter - with heritage from both South America and Japan - who, after several years in the latter country, landed in Mallorca and saved the island with what became Fine Fusion.

Today Emilio houses Innobar in the center of Palma, on Calle Concepción 9. A until then unexplored area that now houses several five-star hotels and restaurants.

From the beginning, Emilio thought of a worthy heir to both his business and, above all, his culinary art. Many have tried, but only a few have managed to make it to the end. Emilio is known for his demanding leadership and applies nothing more than a total ear for cooking and flavors.

Marcus Cardoso is the one who, with patience and sacrifice, decided to dedicate his life to the cuisine that Emilio decided to teach. The friendship that has united them for years is so strong that Marcus considers himself a son to Emilio, who has no children of his own.

After several years, Marcus now runs the restaurant entirely under his auspices. At his side is Sabine Mohn, responsible for much of the daily operation.

Marcus, who directs the work in the kitchen every day like an orchestra conductor, has another passion in life, apart from cooking and family: wine. At Emilio Innobar you will find an extensive wine list and no wine lover in the world has to feel disappointed.

The latest addition to the Emilio family is Innobar Palma. The Innobar offers a large selection of wines from around the world, along with tasteful modern and classic cocktails. Innobar Palma is literally around the corner, making it perfect for private dinners (up to twelve people) or a pit stop before your dinner at Emilio.