A couple of months ago, our stellar team collaborated with the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller. Well, fellow foodies, it’s time for a little catch-up so grab the nearest ice-cold Gin and Tonic and find out what went down during our time in London.
Conde Nast Traveller invited us to give its readers a true taste of the Mediterranean, Noni style, at The South Kensington Club – a private hangout for people with a keen interest in all thing gastronomical. As part of Conde Nast’s World Series of destination-inspired dishes, our very own head chef Jonathan Brincat served up some of our all-time favourites; the plan was to transport our guests to the slice of paradise we call ‘home’ with carefully-chosen Maltese flavours, executed with the contemporary twist we’re proud to be known for. The three-course menu, ‘A Taste of Malta’, included our trademark tantalising flavours, and looked so pretty you couldn’t help but snap a few photos for that #Foodie instagram post.
Here’s a quick look at what we brought to the table:
Starters
- Pressed quail and chicken leg terrine, fig chutney, truffle and aged balsamic dressing
- Local sheep cheese a la Royale, beetroot textures, mead vinaigrette
- Wine: Isis Chardonnay (Meridiana Estate)
Mains
- Oak smoked pork belly, braised pig’s cheeks, ham hock croquette, creamed cabbage and bacon
- Warm Gozo asparagus salad, crispy hen’s egg, aged local pecorino
- Wine: Melqart Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (Meridiana Estate)
Dessert
- Chocolate and mandarins delice, chocolate soil, orange sorbet
- Wine: Dolce Vita Late Harvest (Cassar Camilleri)
Here’s a quick look at what we brought to the table:
Starters
- Pressed quail and chicken leg terrine, fig chutney, truffle and aged balsamic dressing
- Local sheep cheese a la Royale, beetroot textures, mead vinaigrette
- Wine: Isis Chardonnay (Meridiana Estate)
Mains
- Oak smoked pork belly, braised pig’s cheeks, ham hock croquette, creamed cabbage and bacon
- Warm Gozo asparagus salad, crispy hen’s egg, aged local pecorino
- Wine: Melqart Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (Meridiana Estate)
Dessert
- Chocolate and mandarins delice, chocolate soil, orange sorbet
- Wine: Dolce Vita Late Harvest (Cassar Camilleri)
“It felt good to be back in London cooking my own food, presenting a menu I created, and representing our restaurant to the culinary world,” said Jonathan. “Overall, the event had a fantastic effect on our team, allowing us to strengthen our bonds and come together to succeed under stressful conditions. It was definitely an enriching experience for the Noni family.
“The main highlight for me was being called into the dining room after service to speak to 2 Maltese families who have been living in London for the past 30 years. They gushed about how our flavours had brought back a lot of fond memories.”
