Articles

August 3, 2024

Reflections of the Bordeaux 2023 Vintage

There’s no doubt that Bordeaux is and has been the most important and influential fine wine region in the world. The region has been producing benchmark wines for decades, and despite everything thrown its way, six of the past ten vintages were declared as ‘outstanding’. It’s surely a great time for claret-lovers!
July 28, 2024

Horeca Wine Reviews

HORECA Wine Reviews - by Josef Bonello
July 25, 2024

Honest Hour: It all Boils Down to Respect

Routine, precision, approval–life has its demands; and the life of a Chef is no stranger to that meticulous strive for excellence. In this honest rendition of Chefdom; Andrew Vella discusses the taboo topics that negatively surround professional kitchen life.
July 17, 2024

The Malta Tourism Authority Strengthens its Crisis Management Capabilities through European Initiative

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is prepared to enhance its crisis management and governance capabilities through its participation in a pioneering European initiative.
July 16, 2024

Carbonara: Beyond Tradition and Snobbery

Before I dive into this article and share my thoughts, let me begin by stating that I genuinely enjoy modern carbonara—it's delicious and widely popular. It has become a ubiquitous presence on menus, akin to a burger, offering a safe and comforting choice.
July 14, 2024

Celebrating 25 Years of The Xara Collection

25 years of culinary excellence and 25 years of rejuvenating retreats. What began with the humble introduction of The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux in 1999 and with The de Mondion restaurant and Trattoria AD 1530 soon after, is now a fully fledged collection with trendsetters in the horeca industry.
July 12, 2024

Future Proofing the Hospitality Industry

In the ever changing and dynamic hospitality industry, future-proofing the industry involves adapting to emerging trends and challenges while leveraging technology and sustainability, in other words embracing change.
July 9, 2024

Basics in Understanding Flavour: Smell & Flavour

The sense of smell contributes to around 70% of what flavour is, making it probably the most important sense of all. But what’s the difference between aroma and flavour, and why, on occasion do we find them so different.
July 9, 2024

Seeking a Career in a Catering Establishment

A recurring discussion point concerns whether working in a restaurant in Malta or Gozo is a lucrative career path or not. The negative perception in Malta is that those working within the industry are paid miserably - yet, for those paying out the salaries and wages, the reality is very far from this misconception.
July 3, 2024

Wanted: Emotional Intelligence

Imagine this: a large group of passengers finds out late at night that their flight won't be leaving until the next day. The hotel staff quickly becomes aware of the situation due to the influx of weary and frustrated guests.