Celebrated chef Simon Rogan. Photo: Sean Mallia Farm to fork has increasingly become a buzz word in Malta, but in reality very few restaurants are able to fulfil that promise. There are some notable gems, of course - Noni springs to mind, Rebekah's and a few others that do their utmost to reduce the carbon footprint. Now, there's a new addition to the local foodie … [Read more...] about Ion Harbour by Simon Rogan
FOOD
Le Bistro at Radisson Blu
Le Bistro restaurant, at the Radisson Blu, is one of those staples that I enjoy visiting seasonally. Casual, but still making for a lovely night out. A menu that offers classic Mediterranean favourites with seasonal twists. And that lovely fancy hotel vibe that makes you feel as though you're on holiday, even though you'll be back at work the next day. What's not to like? I … [Read more...] about Le Bistro at Radisson Blu
Risette Restaurant review
Dressing up for a nice dinner out is always fun. Sadly, very few places keep to a dress code nowadays, and it's pretty much expected that you go to fancy Maltese restaurants and someone rolls up in their flip-flops. Call me fussy, but it does kind of remove some of the magic. Happily, this is not the case at Risette Restaurant, at Casa Ellul. This little gem of a restaurant … [Read more...] about Risette Restaurant review
Betta’s Culinary Flavors launch
Betta's Culinary Flavors is a project I was very curious to learn more about. Events management has changed drastically throughout these past few years. Needless to say, COVID-19 had a big hand in bringing about this change, both from a practical, logistic point of view and from the experiential angle. People's tastes have changed, and the events and hospitality industry has … [Read more...] about Betta’s Culinary Flavors launch
Nduja Osteria – A Hidden Gem
Nduja Osteria is one of those small, charming Maltese restaurants that I've walked past many a time, always promising myself to check them out and then forgetting all about them. More fool me, as it turns out. Nduja Osteria might just be one of the best-kept secrets in the capital. They don't go much for flashy marketing or hype, so when I was invited to dine there I wasn't … [Read more...] about Nduja Osteria – A Hidden Gem