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Phoenicia Malta

The Bastion Pool & Restaurant: perfect summer indulgence

May 7, 2024 by Ramona Depares

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Few pool-side eateries come with the views - and pedigree - of The Bastion Pool & Restaurant at Phoenicia Malta. The stunning backdrop of Valletta's fortifications against the infinity pool, with Msida Marina and Sliema in the distance, have graced hundreds of Instagram reels, and with good reason. And yet, The Bastion Pool & Restaurant is not simply about living … [Read more...] about The Bastion Pool & Restaurant: perfect summer indulgence

The Phoenicia’s Contessa: Malta’s Grand Dame

January 28, 2024 by Ramona Depares

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Photos: Sandor Venczel & Mark Soler. The Phoenicia Malta has always reminded me of a majestic grand dame watching over the capital, so it’s fitting that the hotel’s reimagined flagship restaurant should be christened Contessa. Softly launched just before Christmas, the restaurant has transformed the Phoenicia’s iconic terrace into a lush conservatory, a … [Read more...] about The Phoenicia’s Contessa: Malta’s Grand Dame

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Theatre Highlights

FameHungry

Pure entertainment that also inspires critical thought.

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A superb cast and crew successfully rose to the lofty heights expected of a Sondheim work.

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Offering a lot of potential, but the script fails to come together in the end.

Food Highlights

Zest is still leading the charge in Asian fusion on the local front.

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Cantine Pellegrino boasts a long-wine heritage that started in Marsala back in 1880.

Your tastebuds will be seduced, oh-so-sweetly.

Fashion Highlights

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Delightful curatorial choices make this exhibition special.

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From statement pieces to survivalist chic, Handle With Care captivates our attention.

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An eclectic list of guests and designers celebrated fashion

Books Highlights

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A fascinating look at how the production came about.

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A morose, yet hauntingly beautiful, journey.

A turning point for Maltese theatre.

DEEP DIVES

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How can we make the shift towards an inclusive theatre scene? I spoke with actors, practitioners, and stakeholders in Malta and abroad to try and figure out some answers.

Arts Highlights

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A journey that sees the artist letting go of structure

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Excels on all fronts, a real game-changer

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A fusion of Mediterranean cultures on stage

News Highlights

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Blanket Ban interview.

Is this the start of a revolution in Children’ Theatre?

Even the bread was a conversation starter.

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