Chef

August 15, 2023

Chef Maria Sammut: Delivering Exquisite Dining Experiences

Maria Sammut, the acclaimed Chef Patron of MICHELIN Mention Fifty Nine Republic, has established herself as a culinary force to be reckoned with in the vibrant city of Valletta.
July 30, 2023

Chef Letizia Vella: Crafting Culinary Artistry, Breaking Barriers

If you haven’t heard of her yet, apart from the stirring jealousy of you trying The Golden Fork for the first time; knowing Letizia Vella, a culinary virtuoso whose love for cooking has propelled her to remarkable heights, is knowing her food.
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.
April 19, 2023

Interview: Chef Fábio Alves of SUBA Restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal

For me, Portuguese food is rich in diversity and undoubtedly one of the best cuisines in the world.
April 13, 2023

French Technique Meets Mediterranean Influence: Inside the Kitchen of Risette’s Chef Steve Scicluna

​Risette, a fine dining restaurant in Malta, has made a name for itself by offering a unique blend of French and Mediterranean cuisine, all thanks to the genius of Chef Steve Scicluna.
January 8, 2023

Modern Memories: An Interpretation of Chef Kevin Bonello

Celebrating excellence is a privilege. In the world of a Chef, every service is a celebration of their diners' experience within their restaurant. For Chef Kevin Bonello, the privilege of celebrating exquisite menus is a duty he artistically performs through his role as Culinary Director of the Xara Collection.
December 28, 2022

Where Nostalgia meets Innovation: Riccardo Forapani’s role as Head Chef of Ristorante Cavallino

We’ve all heard of the great Massimo Bottura, we love his work, follow his charitable events and dream of dining in one of his restaurants during our next tour of Italy.
November 21, 2022

Grain by Grain: the Destiny of Executive Chef Victor Borg

The recipe for an excellent Chef is unique. Much like the signature dishes that chefs develop through the years, their characters, principles and aspirations for their trade are moulded out of the experiences and lessons taught.
August 25, 2022

Chef Jonathan Brincat at the House of Noni

Michelin means something in the culinary world. In fact, it means a whole lot. Michelin means quality, consistency, personality, mastery and value. And if you’ve visited Chef Jonathan Brincat’s Noni, you will completely understand how and why their Valletta facade features a shiny red plaque with an instantly recognizable Michelin Star, right there in plain sight.
June 2, 2022

A Master Chef’s Perspective Cooking on Gas with Sean Gravina

From starting out in sandwich shops to studying in London and making it to the MasterChef quarter finals, Sean Gravina has had a trendsetting career on the local culinary scene. Here, he looks back on some of the highlights and challenges, and opens up about what could lie ahead.