horecamagazine

August 13, 2026

As Easy As BTG

Wine by-the-glass (BTG) is often treated as a practical necessity, a convenience for guests who do not wish to commit to a full bottle.
August 13, 2026

What Malta’s Busiest Restaurants Understand That Others Don’t

It is a Thursday evening in summer. Two restaurants sit a hundred metres apart. Same street. Similar menus. Similar prices. One has a waiting list. The other has empty tables and a head chef wondering what went wrong. The food is not the difference. Often the quieter venue cooks better.
August 12, 2026

Susumaniello: The Renaissance of Puglia’s Forgotten Grape

There are grape varieties that make wine. And then there are grape varieties that tell stories. Susumaniello belongs to the second category.
August 9, 2026

From Ftira to Franchises: Can Malta Stay Maltese in a Global Dining Era?

Denis Jin Young L explores Malta’s growing hospitality paradox: while international restaurant brands and luxury concepts bring investment and global appeal, the country risks diluting the distinct culinary identity and authenticity that have made its Michelin-recognised local dining scene internationally respected.
August 9, 2026

The Novelty of Old

The rediscovery of indigenous grape varieties in Malta and Gozo is one of the most exciting developments our wine sector has witnessed in years.
August 4, 2026

A Passion for the Finer Things

From a single outlet in Spinola to a growing network of cafés across Malta and Gozo, Manouche has become one of Malta’s most recognisable household food brands.
August 4, 2026

Skills Pass & Pre-Departure: Raising Standards, Not Barriers

Malta’s Institute of Tourism Studies has transformed the Skills Pass and new Pre-Departure framework into a system designed to raise workforce standards, improve integration and better prepare foreign workers for employment in Malta’s tourism and hospitality sectors, while supporting long-term sustainable growth.
August 3, 2026

Beyond the Bugibba Postcard

Most visitors to Malta are used to viewing Buġibba as a holiday and party town, the seaside providing the ultimate tourist backdrop. Now, Żafżifa — a film written and co-produced by Peter Sant, with Angelique Muller as co-producer, offers a different perspective.
July 26, 2026

Grappa – A Unique Spirit in The World

Grappa is a spirit unlike any other in the world, exclusively Italian, obtained from the skins of grape berries separated from the must or wine at the end of alcoholic fermentation.
July 26, 2026

Benna Introduces Tar-Rahhal to Malta’s HORECA Sector

Benna is bringing Tar-Raħħal, its mature Maltese cheese, to restaurants, hotels, wine bars, catering establishments and delicatessens, offering food professionals a distinctive local ingredient that combines authentic provenance with consistent quality.