Articles & Feature Interviews

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

Transforming Cash Management in Malta: Omnitrade’s Revolutionary Solutions

Omnitrade is a pioneering force in Malta, known for introducing electronic cash handling solutions to the local market. As an Azkoyen Certified Partner, Omnitrade stands out for its customer-centric philosophy and dedication to providing top-tier service.
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 22, 2024

Simphony: Your Entrusted Digital Assistant

Imagine it’s Saturday evening, and clients are streaming into your catering establishments for a night of fine dining. Music is playing in the background, whilst Chefs are garnishing dishes, and waiters are serving food efficiently. From your workspace, you’re monitoring several locations, tracking orders, inventories and transactions from one unique device, enabling operations to run like clockwork.
July 19, 2024

Inside the Sphere of Business Essentials and Packaging Solutions

Nearly every purchase comes in some sort of packaging–a core concept that forms part of every catering establishment. Locally, the Inserv brand needs no introduction: after four decades in the industry, the company remains on the leading front of packaging solutions, supplying business across the island.
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.