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“Shall we just leave it to everyone else? Stick our heads in the sand and hope for the best? Criticize everyone but do nothing? Only by getting involved will we be able to change things”. You stood for election this year in San Antonio this year…what are some of the important things that need changing?

Mainly the perception of San Antonio – the only ones that don’t realise its beauty are the local population, but only by improving our standards can we encourage a more affluent tourism but also still leave room for entry level youngsters who go on to return every year. Ex-pats need to get involved as their voice is important

Your favourite record you put on in the morning to start the day with a smile…

Alive And Kicking by Simple Minds – takes me right back to ’85…

Breakfast would be taken at where…and would be the perfect plate?

Crunchy muesli with mixed nuts, prunes, honey and ‘Can Caus’ goats yoghurt – taken anywhere with a sea view

Best tapas on the island…

Any Spanish bar full of life and atmosphere will serve delicious home made tapas at reasonable prices. You don’t have to be royalty to live like a king in Ibiza

The perfect 24 hours in Ibiza would be…

Aforementioned breakfast and a pot of strong Yorkshire Tea on my terrace followed by boating/lunch at Cala Bassa, sunset moored up outside Cafe Mambo/Cafe del Mar with drinks bought to the boat and served personally by ‘mojito man’. G&T’s at the Yacht Club then late dinner at Villa Mercedes opposite the marina. Back home in bed by 2am. Lovely…

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Tell us 3 San Antonio not so well known eateries we should really check out…

Can Cosmi in Santa Agnes, Es Ventalls and Can Gust – all delicious home-made food

The dish that reminds you of your childhood?

Beef stew – reminds me of Saturdays watching the footy results with my old man followed by Knight Rider or A-Team

A restaurant you miss in San Antonio?

Any good restaurant that isn’t open in the winter

After club chilled morning recovering at…

Home on my sofa dozing and watching Sky Sports

A meal on a budget…

Menu del dia at Bar Benitez next to my office in Ses Variades, San Antonio. 3 courses – potaje (local broth with meat and potatoes), meat/fish main course and greixonera (Ibiza’s answer to bread & butter pudding), washed down with local wine. All for the princely sum of €8.50

A meal on no budget…

A lobster lunch at Juan & Andrea in Formentera. Eye watering prices but usually an a-lister or 2 at the next table. It tastes even better if someone else has invited you

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Thoughts on the world’s number one chef Ferran Adrià arriving with Cirque du Soleil into Ibiza?

An interesting addition to Ibiza gastronomy. I’m sure the millionaires will enjoy it

And Mercadona opening up in San An? I hear you were first through the doors!

Haha, yes I was one of the first to have a look. An excellent addition to San Antonio. I understand the impact on smaller local businesses, however I’m in favour of anything that drives choice up and prices down. For too long we have been paying over the odds just ‘because we live in Ibiza’

Atzaro have opened a new ‘back to Ibiza grass roots’ restaurant called Aubergine in Santa Gertrudis. Do you think more businesses will follow this healthy eating route in the future…?

Absolutely, Ibiza has a long history of natural foods and healthy living, long may it continue

What food shop could you not live without in ibiza and what do you buy there…?

Casa Alfonso and Carnes March are fantastic delis with a great selection of cold cuts

The finest host on the island…

Pam Bennett (Club Sandwich), Pepe Tuis (Nightlife) and Angel (Benitez)

Best sushi in Ibiza…

Ibiza still doesn’t have a definitive sushi restaurant in my opinion, although i always enjoy b-for…

Your guilty pleasures dish in Ibiza…

Full English breakfast after zero sleep the night before

The best Hierbas on the island…

Sa Capella – an enormous home made bottle left on the table after a delicious dinner

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What is your signature dish in the kitchen?

Tea and biscuits is about all I can stretch to these days

The most delicious paella is where…

Lobster paella at Cala Bassa Beach Club washed down with Cava Sangria. Incredible views and the bill will make you smile, not wince

The best cocktails are made by…?

Jonny Flipflop at Mint Lounge on the sunset strip

An album you love driving around Ibiza listening to…

In the car I listen to Sonica – probably the best radio station in the world

The best pizza in Ibiza is at…

Can Verge, San Jose – thin ‘n’ crusty

The perfect sunset tune on the strip…

Jason Bye at Cafe Mambo playing Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode followed by State of Independence by Moodswings/Chrissie Hynde