We know that the festive season is the best time of year to spoil ourselves and indulge in nothing but the most delicious treats.

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2 We know that the festive season is the best time of year to spoil ourselves and indulge in nothing but the most delicious treats. So join us at Flavours for an abundant buffet, enjoy the best of Italian cuisine at Agliolio or cosy up at Mokka with one of our renowned afternoon teas this Christmas. Our talented executive chef James Bartolo, head patissier Jimmy Aquilina and their teams have combined only the best ingredients to come up with this years festive menus. Look out for their reccomendations throughout the programme!

4 4 Christmas Eve

5 Joy to the world 5

6 FLAVOURS CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday 24th December 2017 Add sparkle to your evening and join us at Flavours Restaurant for a delicious and delightful buffet dinner, designed for a memorable dinning experience to share with your family and friends. BEVERAGES A La Carte wines from Flavours extensive wine list ENTERTAINMENT William Mangion pianist and singer PRICE Adults Teens (13yrs 17yrs) Children (6yrs 12yrs) (Children under 5 years of age eat free) 6 RECOMMENDED ATTIRE Smart casual DINNER OPENING HOURS 19:00hrs 22:30hrs CHRISTMAS EVE FLAVOURS

7 CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET DINNER MENU ANTIPASTI AND MEZES An array of mezes, antipasti, tapas and salads served with chilled sauces and oils (V) MEDITERRANEAN STALL Parma ham in stand, salami Milano, salami Napoli, spianata, bresaola, Chorizo, prosciutto cotto, braised pork belly, Maltese sausage, cheeselets, peppered cheeselets, vegetable pickles, sun dried tomatoes, green olives, black olives, capers, tomato paste, ftira bread, grissini, galletti, flavoured oils and balsamic SUSHI TABLE A selection of sushi featuring a display of different nigiri and maki served with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Cream of pumpkin soup with spicy croutons (V) Prawn and fennel bisque with a hint of saffron LIVE COOKING PASTA STATION Orecchiette with zucchini, sundried tomatoes and kalamata olives (V) Lasagne with smoked chicken, spinach and goat's cheese Triangoli al pescespada with white wine velute 7 MUSSELS MARINIERE STATION Fresh mussels cooked with garlic, shallots, lemon zest and herbs, flamed with chardonnay wine and lemon juice CARVERY AND HOT STATION Swordfish with cr ispy caper ber r y, plum tomato and basil salsa Pan fried sea bream on a fennel and leek stew Slow roast rib of beef on the bone with Merlot jus Studded lamb legs with fresh thyme and garlic Honey glazed duck with cinnamon and cloves Braised pork belly served with red cabbage stew Zucchini, cranberry and brie cheese tart (V) Pizza with grilled vegetables and burrata (V) ACCOMPANIMENTS Roasted parsnips and carrots (V) Buttered Brussels sprouts (V) New potatoes with tarragon butter (V) Garlic roast potatoes (V) CHRISTMAS EVE FLAVOURS

8 KID S CORNER Penne with bolognese sauce Mini pizza Chicken nuggets Breaded cod fillets Potato smiles (V) Glazed carrots (V) THE CHEESE BOARD Selection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined cheese served with grapes, celery, nuts and dried fruits DESSERTS Assortment of pastries, cakes and flans from sweet table served with creams, sauces and coulis, seasonal fresh fruit Selection of home-made ice creams 8 We treat food allergies seriously. Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies. CHRISTMAS EVE FLAVOURS

10 SWIZZLES CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday 24th December 2017 At this special time of year, we believe that indulging and celebrating - with friends, family or colleagues - is a must. For a truly memorable season, join us at the Swizzles Bar, the ideal venue for cocktails, wines and drinks whilst dancing the night away accompanied by live entertainment. 10 Lift your spirits and listen to festive melodies performed by The New Choral Singers in a warm ambience between 18.00hrs and 19.00hrs. CHRISTMAS EVE SWIZZLES

12 12 Christmas Day

13 Have yourself a merry little Christmas 13

14 THE GRAND BALLROOM CHRISTMAS EARLY BREAKFAST at the Golden Sands Grand Ballroom Monday 25th December 2017 PRICE Adults Teens (13yrs 17yrs) Children (6yrs -12yrs) (Children under 5 years of age eat free) 14 BEVERAGES Any extra beverages are charged on consumption basis RECOMMENDED ATTIRE Smart Casual OPENING HOURS 01:00hrs 03:00hrs CHRISTMAS EARLY BREAKFAST THE GRAND BALLROOM

15 CHRISTMAS EARLY BREAKFAST MENU BAKERY White sliced bread, brown sliced bread, fruit loaf, fancy rolls, baguette, Maltese loaf, croissants, Danish swirls, pain au chocolate, traditional Maltese cheese and pea cakes, muffins, confiture, butters and spreads CEREALS AND MORE Cornflakes, rice crispies, coco pops, weetabix, all bran, muesli, unsweetened muesli, cereal bars, dried fruits, nuts and seeds all served with hot milk, cold milk and skimmed milk FRUIT AND YOGHURTS Diced fresh fruit, whole fresh fruit, fruit compote, natural and fruit yoghurts CHEESE BOARD AND COLD CUTS Arrosto ham, Italian salamis, chicken roll, mortadella, Brie, blue cheese, cheddar, emmenthal and edam accompanied by water crackers, grissini and dried fruits COLD FISH Smoked swordfish and smoked salmon SALAD BAR 3-leaf salad, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, caesar salad, celery EGG STATION Scrambled eggs, fried eggs, boiled eggs HOT STATION Honey glazed pork belly with star anise, grilled minute steak with a red wine jus, pork sausages, cumberland sausages, streaky bacon, back bacon, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed potatoes, grilled tomatoes and baked beans THE SWEETER SECTION Waffles with cinnamon, doughnuts, maple syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon Christmas stars, stöllen cakes, Maltese traditional chestnut soup (imbuljuta), BEVERAGES Orange juice, apple juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, still water, sparkling water, sparkling wine, tea, coffee, hot milk, cold milk, skimmed milk and hot chocolate We treat food allergies seriously. Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies. CHRISTMAS EARLY BREAKFAST THE GRAND BALLROOM

16 FLAVOURS CHRISTMAS DAY Monday 25th December 2017 Celebrate this festive occasion with your family and friends and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch with us in the Flavours Restaurant. Be sure to keep an eye out for Father Christmas who may make a surprise visit to the little ones. BEVERAGES Á la carte wines from Flavours extensive wine list 16 ENTERTAINMENT Michael Manduca pianist PRICE Adults Teens (13yrs 17yrs) Children (6yrs 12yrs) (Children under 5 years eat free) RECOMMENDED ATTIRE Smart casual LUNCH OPENING HOURS 13:00hrs 15:00hrs Kids activities will be available on the day CHRISTMAS DAY FLAVOURS

17 CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH MENU ANTIPASTI AND MEZES An array of mezes, antipasti, tapas and salads served with chilled sauces and oils (V) MEDITERRANEAN CHARCUTERIE STALL Whole Parma ham carving, salami Milano, salami Napoli, spianata, speck, bresaola, chorizo, prosciutto crudo, braised pork belly, Maltese sausage, white cheeselets, peppered cheeselets, vegetable pickles, sun dried tomatoes, mixed olives, capers, tomato paste, ftira bread, grissini, galletti, flavoured oils and balsamic. SUSHI TABLE A selection of sushi featuring a display of different nigiri and a selection of maki served with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Carrot and coriander soup with pecorino crutes (V) Cream of chestnut soup with pulled smoked ham hock LIVE COOKING PASTA STATION Ravioli stuffed with Pecorino and pine nut served with sage butter (V) Baked cannelloni with game ragout and creamed leeks Strozzapreti with prawns, spring onions, garlic and cherry tomato ETHNIC TABLE Chicken shawarma, Turkish style lamb stew, Middle Eastern stuffed breads, chickpea falafel (V), bulgur pilav (V) and Arabic pepper stew (V) all served with pitta bread, cous cous, tzatziki dip, sweet chilli sauce, spicy and sweet sauce 17 KING PRAWNS AND MUSSELS STATION Live cooking king prawns and mussels with garlic, onions, chopped tomatoes and flamed with sauvignon Blanc wine CARVERY & HOT STATION Baked grouper with tomato, leek and chive sofritto Grilled tuna with coriander, spring onions and lemon grass salsa Fresh rib of beef served with own roasting juices Traditional roast turkey with trimmings and cranberry sauce Slow cooked lamb shanks with onion jus Por k fillet medallions with cider cream jus Baked aubergine and zucchini lasagne with fresh mozzarella (V) Pizza fungi e provolone al taglio (V) CHRISTMAS DAY FLAVOURS

18 ACCOMPANIMENTS Winter steamed vegetables (V) Seasonal buttered Brussel sprouts (V) Sweet paprika gratin potatoes (V) Boiled new potatoes with garlic butter (V) KID S CORNER Cheese tortellini in cream sauce (V) Mini beef burgers Breaded chicken fillets Mini hot dogs French fries (V) Butter peas (V) INTERNATIONAL CHEESEBOARD Selection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined cheese served with grapes, celery, nuts and dried fruits DESSERTS Assortment of pastries, cakes and flans from sweet table served with creams, sauces and coulis Selection of home-made ice creams Seasonal fresh fruit 18 We treat food allergies seriously. Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies. CHRISTMAS DAY FLAVOURS

20 20 New Year's Eve

21 Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock! 21

22 FLAVOURS NEW YEAR S EVE Sunday 31st December 2017 See out 2017 in true style! The start of the New Year deserves something special. Why not let us help you arrange a New Year s Eve culinary showpiece, offering just the right combination of style, sophistication and fun. 22 BEVERAGES Á la carte wines from Flavours extensive wine list ENTERTAINMENT William Mangion and Band PRICE Adults Teens (13yrs 17yrs) Children (6yrs 12yrs) (Children under 5 years of age eat free) RECOMMENDED ATTIRE Smart DINNER OPENING HOURS 19:30hrs 23:00hrs NEW YEAR'S EVE FLAVOURS

23 NEW YEAR S EVE BUFFET DINNER MENU ANTIPASTI AND MEZES An array of mezes, antipasti, tapas and salads served with chilled sauces and oils (V) MEDITERRANEAN CHARCUTERIE STALL Whole Parma ham carving, salami Milano, salami Napoli, spianata, bresaola, chorizo, prosciutto crudo, braised pork belly, Maltese sausage, cheeselets, peppered cheeselets, vegetable pickles, sun dried tomatoes, mixed olives, capers, tomato paste, ftira bread, grissini, galletti, flavoured oils and balsamic SUSHI TABLE A selection of sushi featuring a display of different nigiri and a selection of maki served with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Cauliflower soup with chorizo emulsion Cream of asparagus soup with ricotta salata croutes (V) PASTA STATION Lunette foie grass with onion marmalade and cream jus Sedanini gialli with fresh salmon, cherry tomatoes and marjoram Baked lasagne with grilled pumpkin, French goat cheese and smoked tomato sauce (V) INDIAN TABLE Butter chicken curry, lamb vindaloo spicy curry, beef kadai with peppers and onions, machchii moilee; grouper with ginger, coconut and pepper curry (V), chilly mushrooms (V), achari aloo; new potatoes with onions, mango pickle and gravy (V), steamed rice (V), naan bread and poppadums 23 MIXED SHELLFISH STATION Langoustines, prawns, mussels, clams, baby cuttle fish, calamari and fasolari cooked with garlic, fresh herbs, lemon zest and Chardonnay wine CARVERY AND HOT STATION Whole red snapper al cartoccio with braised fennel Grilled stone bass on red lentil stew Roast beef rib eye on the bone served with Barolo wine Jus Herb crusted French rack of lamb Guinea fowl sautéed with porcini mushrooms and parsnips Spiced venison stew with pomegranate Mixed peppers, onions, spinach and pecorino cheese strudel (V) Focaccia with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and fior di latte mozzarella (V) NEW YEAR'S EVE FLAVOURS

24 ACCOMPANIMENTS Selection of root winter vegetables (V) Steamed green vegetables (V) confit new potatoes with fresh sage (V) Sweet potato dauphinoise (V) KID S CORNER Penne with tomato sauce (V) Mini pizza Breaded chicken fillets Fish fingers Potato smiles (V) Glazed carrots (V) INTERNATIONAL CHEESEBOARD Selection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined cheese served with grapes, celery, nuts and dried fruits DESSERTS Assortment of pastries, cakes and flans from sweet table served with creams, sauces and coulis Selection of home-made ice creams Seasonal fresh fruit 24 Freshly brewed coffee and home-made mince pies We treat food allergies seriously. Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies NEW YEAR'S EVE FLAVOURS

25 SWIZZLES End the night in style and step into the New Year at Swizzles Bar; the ideal venue for cocktails, wines and drinks whilst dancing the night away with DJ Francois in attendance Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock! 25 NEW YEAR'S EVE SWIZZLES

26 26 New Year's Day

27 Tis the season to be jolly! 27

28 FLAVOURS Gather your friends and family for the perfect New Year s Day buffet lunch. Relax and let us take care of everything for this special day. Our Executive Chef has carefully prepared a mouthwatering menu that will bring delight and contentment all year round. Start the New Year 2018 with a Bang! NEW YEAR S DAY Monday 1st January BEVERAGES Á la carte wines from Flavours extensive wine list ENTERTAINMENT Michael Manduca pianist PRICE Adults Teens (13yrs 17yrs) Children (6yrs -12yrs) (Children under 5 years of age eat free) RECOMMENDED ATTIRE Smart casual OPENING HOURS 13:00hrs 15:00hrs Kids activities will be available on the day NEW YEAR'S DAY FLAVOURS

29 NEW YEAR S DAY BUFFET LUNCH MENU ANTIPASTI AND MEZES An array of mezes, antipasti, tapas and salads served with chilled sauces and oils (V) MEDITERRANEAN CHARCUTERIE STALL Whole Parma ham carving, salami Milano, salami Napoli, spianata, bresaola, chorizo, prosciutto crudo, braised pork belly, Maltese sausage, cheeselets, peppered cheeselets, vegetable pickles, sun dried tomatoes, mixed olives, capers, tomato paste, ftira bread, grissini, galletti, flavoured oils and balsamic SUSHI TABLE A selection of sushi featuring a display of different nigiri and a selection of maki served with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Cream of celeriac soup with sage croutons (V) Zucchini and smoked ham hock soup with black pepper croutons PASTA STATION Paccheri with salted cod and chive cream Fiocchi studded with cheese and pears with gorgonzola cream (V) Baked lumaconi with ricotta, speck, fresh mint and tomato fondue sauce ETHNIC STATION Chicken shawarma, Turkish style lamb stew, Middle Eastern stuffed breads, chickpea falafel (V), bulgur pilav (V), Arabic pepper stew (V) all served with pitta bread, cous cous, tzatziki dip, sweet chilli sauce, spicy and sweet sauce 29 KING PRAWNS AND MUSSELS STATION Live cooking king prawns and mussels with garlic, onions and chopped tomatoes, flamed in Sauvignon Blanc CARVERY AND HOT STATION Grilled brown meagre fish with braised Belgian endives and tomato confit Pan fried sea bass with wilted kale and anchovy Roast rib of beef served with horseradish and pan juices Roast whole pork served with spiced apple chutney Slow cooked rabbit stew Coq au vin chicken stew with cabernet sauvignon wine Root vegetable and ricotta salata quiche (V) Pizza al taglio with sun dried tomatoes, black olives and fior di latte mozzarella (V) NEW YEAR'S DAY FLAVOURS

30 ACCOMPANIMENTS French breans with candied lemons and spring onions (V) Grilled vegetables with thyme butter (V) Fennel seed roast potatoes (V) Gratin potatoes with rosemary and garlic (V) KID S CORNER Cheese tortellini with ham and cream sauce Breaded chicken fillets Mini beef burgers Mini hot dogs French fries (V) Butter peas (V) INTERNATIONAL CHEESEBOARD Selection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined cheese served with grapes, celery, nuts and dried fruits DESSERTS Assortment of pastries, cakes and flans from sweet table served with creams, sauces and coulis Selection of home-made ice creams Seasonal fresh fruit 30 We treat food allergies seriously. Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies. NEW YEAR'S DAY FLAVOURS

32 STAY THE NIGHT Please contact us for our best available rates including special festive offers by calling Alternatively us on TERMS & CONDITIONS PAYMENTS Full payment is required upon confirmation. Clients will be issued with a voucher upon payment to present on the day at the respective venue. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be notified at least 24 hours before the actual day of intended visit, whereby client will be issued with a credit note accordingly. Any refunds will not be affected in monetary value. Thank You and Best Wishes 32 The Food & Beverage Management Team Radisson BLU Resort & Spa Golden Sands Tel: (+356) or (+356) or (+356) Fax: (+356) fb.goldensands@islandhotels.com Visit us at:

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MOTHER MUMMY MUM MA MAM MAMA Regardless of what you call her, don t let the day go by without showing her how much you care! Celebrate this Mother s Day and treat her at Flavours, Agliolio or Mokka at