Our very own Executive Chef Victor Borg has returned to the island from London following the success of the MICHELIN Four Hands event. Chef Victor was hand-picked by the MICHELIN Guide to participate in this collaborative dinner which saw him team up with London Soho’s Sola Restaurant Chef Patron Victor Garvey.

On 2^nd August, the chefs came together, put their culinary thinking caps on and finessed an exquisite and creative one-night-only menu. This carefully crafted menu was inspired by Maltese cuisine, featuring 2 snacks: a mille-feuille of Wagyu beef tartare, mustard and tarragon emulsion, N25 caviar and a barquette of cauliflower coconut and smoked eel cream with cheese crumble. Chef Victor’s starter was his famous mussels, passion fruit and gorgonzola dolce in three ways, while the main course featured BBQ lamb with Maltese cherry tomatoes and local sheep cheese. The tasting menu consisted of six courses with both chefs preparing three dishes each. Each dish was also paired with local premium wines, such as Cassar de Malta (20140), Jean Parisot (2019), and Grezz (2018), flown in from Malta specifically for the event.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure and a dream come true to have participated in a MICHELIN Four Hands,” said Executive Chef Victor upon his return to Malta. “It was my distinguished honour to have created a tasting menu that prominently features Maltese cuisine alongside the talented Chef Patron Victor Garvey, whom I’d like to thank for his collaborative and welcoming spirit both in the kitchen and in his hometown. We transcended cultural boundaries, shined a light on Maltese cuisine and bounced ideas off each other. It’s been a very rewarding experience and one that I’m grateful for.”

Claire Zammit Xuereb, Director of Hospitality and Care at AX Group congratulated Chef Victor and the team that made this trip happen for their quality work throughout. “Chef Victor is a true local talent and we’re proud to call him part of the AX Hotels family. He exhibited utter professionalism and skill during the event, highlighting Under Grain’s talent, precision and passion that goes into the curation of each dish. I would like to also commend the entire Rosselli AX Privilege team, together with MTA representatives, for working behind the scenes to make the event a success. Congratulations to all involved!”

Thomas Mifsud Bonnici, Restaurant Manager at Grain also commented on the event. “It has been an absolute privilege to watch Chef Victor work his magic in London, showcasing what Under Grain is all about. His talent shone through, impressing various MICHELIN influencers with every bonne bouche. We’re glad to have been invited to participate in such a prestigious event and we look forward to future successes as a restaurant.”