Travel 02 December 2024

ION Harbour by Simon Rogan: The First Two MICHELIN Star Restaurant in Malta

2 MICHELIN Stars Editor's Pick Malta Travel

Step into the world of ION Harbour by Simon Rogan in Valetta and discover the wealth of ingredients Malta has to offer. Chef Rogan takes us behind the scenes of his Two MICHELIN Star restaurant, enticingly located in the Iniala Harbour House hotel, on the Grand Harbour. He tells us about his connection with nature and his close relationship with Malta and its people. The island's particular culinary uniqueness, Mediterranean and with a focus on seafood, influences his signature cooking style at ION Harbour. His grilled salad, a signature dish, is splendid evidence of it. The chef also takes us to visit local forager Keith Abela and the Red Earth farm in Naxxar, who use their expertise to contribute to his terroir-focused cuisine.

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