From the first second, their complicity is obvious. The hug is frank, the respect is almost palpable. For many years Éric Jacquier has delivered treasures of Lake Geneva to chef Yoann Conte : fera, perch, arctic char, "noble" or more common fish. Heir to a long tradition – in the family, the love of fishing has been handed down from father to son for several centuries –, Éric Jacquier agrees to work with a chef under one condition: that they come fishing with him on the lake. Soak up this job, with its schedules and constraints, and understand that fishing is not an exact science. His message is clear: the chefs must adapt their menu to what nature has to offer! Message received loud and clear by Yoann Conte, who in the kitchen strives to respect the lake's fish and lets it express all its potential.

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Occasionally, our inspectors are served dishes that remain etched in their memories. From the very first bite, something extraordinary happens – akin to love at first sight. But what are these dishes, and what sparks such emotion? Let us take you back to our most cherished moments from Malta's 2025 selection.