Lately it seems like all I’ve been hearing about is the Elephant Shoe brunch. There are many wonderful brunch places around, of course, but this one does have a tendency to come up in all food-related conversations. I had only been to the Valletta restaurant once, and that was for the launch of my book Katya: Easy on the Tonic. It was really the perfect venue for such … [Read more...] about Elephant Shoe Brunch? Hype is Real
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The Harbour Club’s 10th Anniversary
The Harbour Club’s tenth year anniversary celebration came with an offer that’s nothing if not gutsy. A full three course meal at one of Valletta’s best restaurants and, rather than being presented with the usual bill at the end of the meal, you pay what *you* believe is the worth. Dangerous, in Malta, as the comments beneath the promotional Times of Malta write up revealed. … [Read more...] about The Harbour Club’s 10th Anniversary
Antonino Caravaglio wines
Have you ever had a dessert made of Vanilla & Mascarpone Risotto, Peaches, Caramelized Almond Tuile and Aged Balsamico, thought that you'd give it a go but maybe it's not really your thing as desserts go, and then thought you'd found heaven with the first bite? I have. This goes right up there in my favourite Maltese restaurants moments, and it all went down at the … [Read more...] about Antonino Caravaglio wines
Palazzo Parisio New Menu: Impeccable
A visit to Palazzo Parisio has always held a touch of magic for me, whether I’m there for afternoon tea, a fine dining experience, or even just a meander around the luscious gardens. The first Palazzo Parisio restaurant iteration I visited was Luna di Sera. Finally, somewhere you could actually dress up for dinner, rather than be regaled by the distressing Bermudas and flip … [Read more...] about Palazzo Parisio New Menu: Impeccable
Ion Harbour by Simon Rogan
Ion Harbour by Simon Rogan espouses a farm to fork philosophy, which is something that has increasingly become a buzz word in Malta. 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 … [Read more...] about Ion Harbour by Simon Rogan