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Mums are in for exciting culinary treats at Hotel Phoenicia on Mother's Day

Malta Independent Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 19:15 Last update: about 13 years ago

This Mother's Day, experience the joy of family at Hotel Phoenicia with your loved ones, as generations of families have done. This year, the Mother's Day International Buffet promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime sojourn.

Gear up for a wonderful family get-together at the Phoenix where Executive Chef Saul Halevi's award-winning brigade of chefs are pushing out the boat to create a sumptuous spread. The eclectic and exquisite cuisine will be mouthwatering leading to a delightfully novel experience whilst taking in the stunning views of the iconic 5-star hotel's 7.5 acres of lush gardens. Families will hear live music from Dominique Galea and his jazz trio, who will perform throughout. In addition to this, all mums will receive a special gift, perfect for anyone who has forgotten to buy a present. This special Mother's Day luncheon event at €38 per person has been designed to take the stress out of planning a Mother's Day to remember. Children up to the age of five eat free, and older children up to eleven are able to benefit from a placing at €19.

For adults, treat your Mum to something extra-special from Pegasus's exclusive Mother's Day table d'hôte menu which is full of Mediterranean flavour and valued at €34 per adult. A delicious 3 course lunch including a live carvery, will make your mum feel like a star this Mother's Day at one of the most elegant eateries in town. Pegasus is famed for its crisp interior and high-quality fresh food straight from the chef's carefully tended kitchen garden. Coffee and petits fours are on the house to round off a memorable meal.

Palm Court Lounge has a relaxing €15 per person afternoon tea buffet packed with special Mother's Day treats and irresistible pastries. Special treats including classic cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, scones, lemon cake and chocolate éclairs are complemented beautifully by a wide range of imported leaf teas prepared to your own exacting taste. Maestro Sammy Galea provides his own unique brand of live musical accompaniment with a specially prepared Mother's Day repertoire. Mum will definitely love it.

Opened in 1947, Hotel Phoenicia was Malta’s first five-star hotel, giving it a wealth of history and a unique charm loved by all Mums, standing proudly at the gates to UNESCO World Heritage city Valletta. Most of the 128 bedrooms and 8 suites at Phoenicia have stunning panoramic views over the sea, are painstakingly designed, luxuriously comfortable and the perfect place to give Mum a nice treat to really show her how much you really love her.

Food & Beverage Manager Francesco Perricone, says, “Celebrate Mother's Day with your loved ones here at Hotel Phoenicia, with a delightful ambience and delectable cuisine. Our three offerings are designed to cater to the variety of taste buds that reside in this multi-lingual and multi-cultural land called Malta. Executive Chef Halevi's team has taken restaurant dining to an altogether different echelon, as recent reviews by the top British and Italian food writers have attested. Our diners can always find something or other to satisfy their taste buds within the 5 star restaurant menus. The menu at all the restaurants is carefully designed by the master chefs such that these leading restaurants can offer best dining experiences appreciated even by seasoned professionals. Ultimately, serving a wide range of delectable fresh cuisine and distinctive wines, bound to tickle the most sensitive of the ladies taste buds, young mothers and those who are more mature.”

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