Articles

November 14, 2023

Christopher Tabone: A Lifetime of Hospitality Excellence at Malta Marriott

In the realm of hospitality, Christopher Tabone stands as a living testament to dedication, experience, and a deep-rooted passion for service. As the Hotel Manager of Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa, his journey through the industry mirrors the evolution of modern technology and service standards.
November 10, 2023

Interior Design – Longevity & Sustainability

Sustainability is moving from being a mere buzzword to a future where it will become the new norm. The interior designer industry, especially in the hospitality sector, should ingrain the sustainability factor into their design approach. “Sustainability is the baseline of any design framework and it is to form part of an integrated strategy.”
November 8, 2023

Avenir – a Contemporary MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Bistro-Style Restaurant in Barcelona

Avenir's à la carte and tasting menu selections give diners in Spain an elevated tapas-style dining option where localisation, sustainability and the true Catalonian flavours of land and sea thrive with aesthetically profound plating and interactive service.
October 7, 2023

Local Food: The Shopping Basket of the Connoisseur

The term ‘local food’ has multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions. In most cases it means that the food was grown in close physical proximity to the consumer for example a few kilometres from the point of sale.
October 3, 2023

Kitchen Foundations: What is a Recipe?

The recipe is at the heart of many famous restaurants but also a representation of culture and for some a family heirloom. Recipes are essential to any well-functioning kitchen and offer so much inspiration to home cooks.
September 30, 2023

A Taste for Quality Cuisine & Service

WRMC - Restaurants Quality Recognition Awards in the Maltese Islands: creating and maintaining awareness for quality in both restaurateurs and the dining public. An interview with Reno Spiteri, WRMC Executive Director.
September 17, 2023

Fresh is Best, Some Say …

Fresh is Best, Some Say ... and who am I to contradict a notion which seems to make more sense as the mercury levels start leaving the early twenties behind and start hugging the thirties? This will be my Summer mantra, and these will be some of my friends along the way.
September 15, 2023

Food Photography by Brian Grech

Capturing the essence of a subject in photography is art, and with food photography that essence is infused with cravable desires that draw you in instantly.
September 12, 2023

Carlo Micallef: Pioneering a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Malta’s Tourism Industry

More than 25 years ago, Carlo Micallef embarked on a remarkable journey at the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), which marked the beginning of a fruitful and enduring chapter in his career.
September 3, 2023

The EU Farm to Fork Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as an eye opener on a number of key issues. It surely made us acutely aware of what we consume and how we consume it, be it material things for daily use and most importantly, food.