Articles & Feature Interviews

November 15, 2023

Touch. The Neglected Sense.

​As Chefs, cooks and foodies we all know the importance of the senses while we are eating. Taste, what we sense on the tongue indicates the presence of non-volatile compounds such as salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami; the nasal receptors in our nose catch volatile compounds, those distinctive notes that give an ingredient its flavour.
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 14, 2023

Upmarket Leisure Announces Landmark Strategic Partnership with ME Malta and Mercury Towers

Premium hospitality group, Upmarket Leisure, is to open its first international outposts, with four venues at five-star luxury lifestyle hotel, ME Malta.
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 15, 2023

Crafting Memorable Experiences through Interior Design: An Interview with Olivia Ann Calleja

Olivia Ann Calleja is an esteemed interior designer, we caught up with her to speak about her approach to designing interior spaces for restaurants and hotels that leave a lasting impression on guests.
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 7, 2023

Diana Beltran: Bringing the Flavours of Mexico to Italy

If you were invited by Dr Tonio Ellul, Honorary Consul of Mexico to enjoy a Tequila Tasting at the Cavallieri Art Hotel, would you attend?
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.