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Wejla by Tartarun to open at SmartCity Malta

Malta Independent Saturday, 18 January 2014, 17:40 Last update: about 13 years ago

The family-run fish restaurant, ‘Tartarun’ will be opening its doors at SmartCity Malta next Spring.‘Wejla’ will also specialize in local fish which will comprise of a 50-cover restaurant and an outdoor dining area, overlooking the marvelous dancing fountain and the panoramic Ricasoli coast. The restaurant will be within the SmartCityMalta designated Food and Beverage hub.

The restaurant’s name ‘Wejla’is the forgotten small boat used commonly by sailors and fishermen sighted in the Grand Harbour in the 1900s. Designed by Pippa Toledo, ‘Wejla’, is set to have a modern fresh design with beautiful woodwork and a charming aquacolour scheme complementing the beautiful blue of the expansive lagoon below.

‘Wejla by Tartarun’ will offer genuine local produce for an exquisite fish dining experience. The brothers, James and Stephen Schiavone will be overseeing the operations and customer relations, while working closely with their team to ensure quality and consistency.

Speaking about the opening of ‘Wejla’ at SmartCity Malta, brothers, James and Stephen Schiavone said, “We are pleased to be opening a new restaurant in a stunning location and be part of SmartCity Malta. SmartCityMalta will be the perfect destination for business lunches and intimate dinners. Like ‘Tartarun’, the food at ‘Wejla’ will be our take on local fish and seafood, right next to the spectaculardancing fountain of the Laguna Walk.”

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