Hard Rock Cafe, Malta, October 1st, 2016 – For the second year in a row, Hard Rock is going green with new offerings from its limited-time vegetarian menu, just in time for Vegetarian Awareness Month. Beginning on Saturday, October 1 through Monday, October 31, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Malta in Bay Street and Valletta Waterfront will expand its legendary menu and serve up fresh and satisfying vegetarian-friendly dishes.

Hard Rock Cafe Malta has added several new menu items to provide guests looking to expand their palate with flavorful and satisfying options in various categories of classic, all-American cuisine. Additionally, many of the items featured on Hard Rock Cafe Malta’s meatless menu can be prepared to accommodate vegan requirements. A full list of offerings includes:

 

·         Cauliflower “Wings” – crispy Buffalo-style cauliflower served with bleu cheese, celery and carrot sticks

·         Grilled Ratatouille Wrap – grilled ratatouille vegetables topped with Sriracha mayonnaise, olive oil and baby arugula, served in a seasoned grilled flour tortilla with a side salad     

·         Black Bean Wrap – black beans mixed with brown rice, red onion, peppers, corn, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeño slices, garlic, honey and spices, topped with grilled tofu and a tofu lime and garlic crema, served in a seasoned grilled flour tortilla with a side salad  

·         Pico de Gallo Quinoa Arugula Salad – a fresh mix of pico de gallo, quinoa, lime juice and chopped cilantro mixed with arugula and topped with shredded Brussels sprouts, spicy pecans, feta cheese and craisins, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette 

·         Cauliflower Burger – a house-made patty of cauliflower, garlic, egg, goat cheese, oregano and breadcrumbs, topped with zucchini, squash, Monterey Jack cheese,  arugula, tomato and garlic aioli, served on a toasted brioche bun 

·         Pear Salad – freshly sliced pears, arugula, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles and caramelized walnuts served with a pear dressing on the side

·         Black Bean & Quinoa Burger – a house-made patty of quinoa, black beans, breadcrumbs, red peppers, red onions, garlic, cumin, cheddar, egg and hot sauce, served on a toasted bun and topped with arugula, tomato and a tofu lime and garlic crema

“With the success of last year’s vegetarian offerings and the increased consumer interest in meatless dining options, we wanted to introduce a new menu that goes beyond the typical,” said Antonio Bautista, Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations for Hard Rock International. “Whether it’s one of our new vegetarian-friendly salads or my personal favorite the Pico de Gallo Quinoa Arugula Salad, we have something to satisfy our guests’ ever-changing cravings.”

 

Vegetarian Awareness Month

The new menu items celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month, which was designed to spread awareness of vegetarianism and the benefits of a meat-free diet. The International Vegetarian Union encourages individuals worldwide to spread the word and experience the vegetarian lifestyle. What began as World Vegetarian Day has blossomed into a month-long celebration of vegetarianism that involves educational events and festivities. Furthermore as an initiative to increase awareness Hard Rock Cafe employees will distribute free green apples on Saturday 1st October in Republic Street, Valletta from 10:30 till 12:30.

 

Guests can stop by Hard Rock Cafe Malta to try out the latest items or visit www.hardrock.com/Malta for more information.