Experience Malta’s exciting and vibrant gastronomical scene in the United States Tour Operators Association’s (USTOA) new video series Global Kitchen. This culinary initiative brings a taste of diverse worldwide destinations to major streaming platforms. The Global Kitchen episodes are accompanied by a digital cookbook.

The Malta feature, released July 23, follows AX Privilege Culinary Director Victor Borg, also executive chef of Michelin-starred Under Grain, and Malta Tourism Authority’s Francesca Vincenti. Embarking on a journey to explore the archipelago’s food scene, Chef Victor and Francesca talk to locals and experts to uncover the best street food and hidden culinary gems around Malta. The digital cookbook provides an opportunity for viewers to try their hand at making some global dishes, including a Maltese favorite, pastizzi, a flaky pastry-style dish.

A Bigilla van serving Malta’s traditional bean paste. (Photo: Bryce Prevatte)

USTOA President and CEO Terry Dale emphasized, “Cuisine can reflect the spirit and legacy of a place. These experiences, be it a dish passed down through generations or a bold new take on a local favorite, bring travelers closer to the heart of a destination.”

Michelle Buttigieg, Representative of North America, Malta Tourism Authority, shared how “Malta has fast become known as one of the Mediterranean’s gastronomic hubs, and it’s exciting to see it featured in Global Kitchen.” She congratulated USTOA on this creative initiative, adding, “This series highlights how local cuisine tells a story of heritage and culture. Experiencing a destination’s culinary scene is one of the elements that creates immersive, authentic travel.”

Chef Victor Borg at Sphinx Pastizzeria. (Photo: Bryce Prevatte)

USTOA’s Global Kitchen episodic video series and cookbook can be found at https://ustoa.com/globalkitchen or https://www.youtube.com/@USTOANYC.

About Malta

The sunny islands of Malta, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, are home to a most remarkable concentration of intact built heritage, including the highest density of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in any nation-state anywhere. Valletta, built by the proud Knights of St. John, is one of the UNESCO sites and the European Capital of Culture for 2018. Malta’s patrimony in stone ranges from the oldest free-standing stone architecture in the world to one of the British Empire’s most formidable defensive systems and includes a rich mix of domestic, religious, and military architecture from the ancient, medieval, and early modern periods. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife, and 8,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.

For more information on Malta, visit www.visitmalta.com.

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