Articles & Feature Interviews

May 23, 2023

Interview: Benji Gatt, Chief Commercial Officer at Kitchen Concepts

I've been in the industry for 15 years, focusing on sales, marketing and business development of premium commercial brands. I built strong relationships with restaurateurs, expanding our portfolio and creating engaging culinary experiences for guests.
May 18, 2023

Bouncing into Spring

I have handpicked my wine list for the new season, short as it usually is here in Malta, yet nonetheless spectacular as it heralds new life in our vines.
May 15, 2023

Food Photography by Tonio Lombardi

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.
May 10, 2023

Shareholding a Training Culture in Addressing the Skills Gap and Restoring the Skill Sets

In September 2022, in the accommodation and F&B service activities, which once again contributed mostly to the increase in both registered full-time and part-time employment, we had 26,000+ registered employees servicing almost 2.3 million tourists.
May 8, 2023

Interview: Sandro Vella, Chef Patron at Step 15

Being a Chef is a way of life. Seeing guests appreciate my finished dishes gives me immense satisfaction and motivates me to keep cooking. For me, being a Chef and restaurant owner is not just about making money, it's about providing a great experience for my clients, which is far more rewarding than financial gain.
May 4, 2023

New Year, Same Challenges

There is a common consensus that the catering industry plays a fundamental role in Malta’s economy both in terms of revenue generation as well as in terms of people who are directly or indirectly employed in the industry.
May 3, 2023

Branding: Steves&Co.

We sit down with Steves&Co. to chat all things brand experience and capture a glimpse inside their approach and recipe for restaurant success
May 2, 2023

Food Photography by Lindsey Bahia

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.
April 26, 2023

Interior Design – What’s Your Story?

In recent months local studies and interviews have clearly indicated a saturation across the hospitality front. It is therefore a possibility that an oversupply of both restaurants and hotel beds may result in the quality of these establishments to deteriorate over time.
April 25, 2023

Why Local? The Challenges and Opportunities of Small

Malta is small and this presents many difficulties in the grander scope of producing food for the whole local population.