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The Marsovin Summer Wine Festival Qala Celebrates St. Joseph What’s Cooking Gozo Visitor Information Property in Gozo

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Editorial Welcome to Gozo In Vino Veritas!

our Home department has some attractive SALES.

This weekend make sure you visit the Gozo Citdel to attend 2 important events. First of all there is the Marsovin Summer Wine Festival (pg.8).

Secondly the Victoria Local Council is holding another 2 performances of its ‘12-Steps’ interactive re-enactment.

Make sure you get your hands on our FREE BBQ2GO pack from Arkadia Foodstore (ad on centre page). And for ease of parking, we are now offering a FREE trolley service at our side entrance to park your shopping while you go to collect your car (pg.21).

The village of Qala is celebrating its annual feast of Saint Joseph with San Lawrenz celebrating their feast the week after. Gozo’s village festas could be great outings for the kids.

One important thing we would like to mention is that shopping hours at Arkadia Commercial Centre have been extended by 1 hour on FRIDAYS. Therefore we are closing at 8PM for those who arrive late in Gozo.

At Arkadia SALES are in full swing.

Some brands have even pushed up their discounts to up to -70%. Even

Enough for now. We hope you have a fantastic break in Gozo.

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Table of Contents Feature: The Marsovin Summer Wine Festival 08 What’s On

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Activities & Events this month on Gozo

What’s Cooking this weekend

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Recipes prepared by Basilico - The Waterfront Hotel, Gzira

Gozo Visitor Information Gozo Channel Timetable

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Eating Out

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Useful Contact Numbers

Gozo Mass Times

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Pharmacy Open on Sunday

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Property in Gozo

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Naxxar Road, BIRKIRKARA | Main Street Complex, PAOLA | Arkadia, GOZO

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The Marsovin Summer Wine Festival Comes to Gozo

This Friday and Saturday, 30th and 31st July, Marsovin will be holding the second edition of the Marsovin Gozo Summer Wine Festival inside the Gozo Citadel in Victoria.

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The concept of the event is similar to the larger event organized in Malta. The aim of the event is not only to promote Marsovin’s wines but also to present a cultural event tied to a Mediterranean theme.

Marsovin Summer Wine festival is set to be a wine festival with a difference. The location alone lends itself perfectly to a walk through Citadel Wine Festival.

accompanied by one of Malta’s best Belly Dancers.

The event will be a smaller version of the Marsovin Summer Wine Festival in Malta though still well planned to host one of Malta’s favourite entertainers, Tribali playing an improvised jam

wine produced in the Methode Traditionnelle, Cassar De Malte; the passito Guze; Grand Maitre; its range of Atlantis wines, as well as its Gozitan wines Odyssey, Ulysses and Antonin Blanc.

During the event Marsovin will be promoting its estate Sparkling

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Feature Marsovin is offering more value this year to its customers with a special offer of a 10 Euro entrance fee which includes a premium festival wine glass and 10 Euro worth of wine tokens, with which one can either taste a number of different wines or drink

be subcontracting the food to ta Gozitan caterer, serving quality food at reasonable prices.

a selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle. Alternatively, for those that wish to pay less, there is a standard entrance fee of 5 Euro which entitles them to the festival wine glass and a 2 Euro token which can be redeemed for up to 4 tasters, or one glass of wine. Then wine can be purchased using a token system – a 185ml glass of wine will cost from ₏2 to ₏8 depending on the wine. Marsovin will also

Citadel from 6pm onwards. The event is organised in conjunction with the Victoria Local Council.

So indulge your senses and be sure not to miss the Marsovin Gozo Summer Wine Festival.

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Doors open at 7.30pm and close at 12.30am. A park and ride facility has been organised from the Victoria Bus terminus to the

For more information please refer to www.marsovinwinefestival.com/gozo.html

The Point, Tigne, SLIEMA | Naxxar Road, BIRKIRKARA | Arkadia, GOZO

What’s On

Friday, 30 July to Sunday, 1 August 2010 Qala

Saturday, 31 July 2010

Rotary Antique & Collectibles Charity Auction

main streets of Qala.

18, Republic Street, Victoria (opposite Post Office) 11AM – 7PM: Charity Auction Sale of antiques and collectibles, pictures, etc. Profits go to Friends of the Sick and the Elderly in Gozo (Tel: 2155 3336, 7955 3336, 7963 0221)

Friday, 30 July 2010

Saturday, 31 July 2010

Victoria - Cittadella

Victoria - Cittadella

In conjunction with the Victoria Local Council 7:30PM: Entrance fee starting from €5 (Please refer to feature in this issue) Tribali Improvised Jam and Belly Dancer will be entertaining all night.

In conjunction with the Victoria Local Council 7:30PM: Entrance fee starting from €5 (Please refer to feature in this issue) Tribali Improvised Jam and Belly Dancer will be entertaining all night.

Feast of St. Joseph Traditional feast throughout the weekend which will include liturgical functions within the Qala Parish Church as well as festive marches within the

The Marsovin Summer Wine Festival

The Marsovin Summer Wine Festival

Friday, 30 July 2010

Saturday, 31 July 2010

Victoria - Cittadella

Victoria - Cittadella

Twelve Steps

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Twelve Steps

8:30pm: An epic time-fest journey - an interactive reenactment and game show

Saturday, 31 July 2010 Pjazza Santa Lucija, Gozo

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Organised by the Funadazzjoni ta’ Klula 8PM: A traditional dinner prepared from local food with free wine accompanied with traditional dancing & music. The main attraction is the re-enactment of another historical event. (Tel: 79559518)

Monday, 2 August 2010 Victoria - Ministry for Gozo Courtyard, St. Francis Square

Opera vs Pop Under the Stars

8:15PM: A concert of operatic arias and pop arrangements with the participation of the Gozo Youth Orchestra, Pamela Agius (Soprano), Ludwig Galea (Tenor), and Noel Galea (Bass), (Tel: 99421611)

Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August San Lawrenz

Feast of Saint Lawrence Traditional feast throughout the weekend which will include liturgical functions within the San Lawrenz Parish Church as well as festive marches within the main streets of San Lawrenz.

Visit www.sanlawrenz.gov.mt for the full programme.

Friday, 6 August 2010 Victoria - Cittadella

AN EVENING OF JAZZ & POP 9PM: Gran Castello Summer Nights At the Gozo Citadel Granaries

Sunday, 1 August Victoria

Band March by the Leone Band 9:30AM: From Independence Square

to the Gozo Cathedral.

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Dinner

Tagliata of Five Pepper Corn-Crusted Beef fillet

Ingredients (Serves 4) 800g beef fillet, trimmed of sinew (200g each ) 150g five peppercorns Sea salt Vegetable oil Method Preheat oven to 180C. Crush peppercorns in a grinder until coarse. Pour pepper evenly onto a tray, adding some sea salt.

Roll fillet pieces over pepper and press into meat so it sticks and forms a crust.

Heat oil in a fry pan or barbecue hotplate until very hot then brown the fillet, to seal it, on all sides. Place on a tray in the oven for approximately 10 minutes to cook the fillet rare, 15 minutes for medium and 25 minutes for well done. Remove from the oven and rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.

Pepper tip: Before crushing the pepper to roll the beef, dry fry the whole peppercorns in a frying pan or roast them in the oven for five minutes. This brings out the essential oils and aroma.

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Lunch

Cold Grilled Vegetable Pasta

Ingredients (Serves 4) 500g Pasta of your choice 150g marrows 150g aubergine 150g yellow capsicum 3 gloves garlic 2 medium sized onions 2 tbsp pine nuts Fresh rosemary Handful fresh basil leaves 1 peppered goat cheese 2 tsp salt Method Fill up a medium sized pot full of water, once boiling add salt, than the pasta and leave to cook for around 10 – 12 minutes.

When ready cool quickly under running cold water.

Wash all vegetables, roughly cut, dress with olive oil and add the pine nuts. Put the mix vegetables on a heated dish and leave to grill for at least 15 minutes, stir frequently. Leave to cool .

Mix the pasta and grilled vegetables together, add the chopped fresh herbs, chopped peppered goat cheese, season, and dress with olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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Breakfast

Tropical Fruit Crepes

T: 2133 3434

Method Combine all ingredients into a blender and mix until well-blended. Important: Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes. This gives the batter the opportunity to rest and fully come together. Place your preferred pan on a medium-hot burner. Once hot, brush with a little oil or butter.

Pour 2-3 tablespoons of batter onto the pan. Remove pan from the heat. Swirl pan around until batter coats the bottom.

Some batter will roll up to the sides; you will get a thin, crisp edge. Return pan to burner. When the edge turns light brown—the crepe itself will become golden brown—flip the crepe Cook the other side for about 15 seconds until done.

Chop kiwi, pineapple, mango and strawberries into ¼-inch pieces. Combine with blueberries. Add lime juice, honey, zest and mint and coat fruit well. Put in refrigerator and let chill for 10 minutes.

Remove fruit from refrigerator. Drain well. Assemble crepes: Lay each crepe on the final serving dish. Spoon ½ cup of fruit mixture into each crepe and roll up, garnish with 1 tablespoon each of toasted coconut and macadamia nuts.

Repeat with remaining crepes. Serve immediately.

Ingredients For the crepes 210g all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons melted butter 430 ml milk 3 eggs 1 tablespoon granulated sugar pinch of salt For the filling 2 kiwi fruit, peeled 70g of diced pineapple 1 mango or 2 oranges, peeled 10 fresh strawberries, washed 70g cup of blueberries, washed 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1 tsp of lime zest 2 tsp of honey 50g of toasted coconut 50g of toasted macadamia nuts 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves, chopped

VA L L E T TA BIRKIRKARA GOZO

Eating Out Qbajjar

Marsalforn

HORIZON - The Perfect Family Restaurant

Ristorante Arzella

Triq il-Qolla il-Bajda T: 2156 3685 | T / F: 2156 1804 E: horizon@waldonet.net.mt W: www.horizongozo.com

Marina Street T: 21554662 | M: 79409924 E: bookings@ristorantearzella.com

Situated at the most quiet and peaceful area in the island next to the Qbajjar Tower. Offering the best prices. Our menu has a wide selection of entrées`, soups, pasta, meat, fresh fish and pizza.

Barbeque night with live music every Thursday. Birthday, bachelors, hens, anniversary parties are accepted. We have also sea view apartments for short and long let.

Whether it’s a relaxing lunch or a romantic dinner you’re looking for, the terraced ‘Ristorante Arzella’ is the ideal venue. Enjoy a sumptuous assault on your senses whilst savouring food cooked to perfection. The menu offers a selection of mouth-watering dishes including fresh grilled local fish, a variety of seafood, pasta dishes and meat, catering for everyone’s taste. Enjoy your meal while sampling from an extensive wine list. while you sit back and feast your eyes on spectacular sea views while also overlooking the Marsalforn Menqa.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner

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Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner (excluding dinner on Monday)

LA TRATTORIA RESTAURANT Marina Street T: 2155 6800 | M: 7920 3623 E: joselle@keyworld.net

Specialising in Mediterranean and Gozitan cuisines. Chef patron Gordon and your host Brian will ensure that you’ll have a unique eating experience. From daily fresh fish and lobster to locally reared fresh game and a wide selection of pasta and risotto’s. The tastiest dishes such as home-made duck-ravioli with black truffle and the stuffed boned pigeon squab are a must. The menu also offers you with a section entirely for the island’s native and traditional dishes; that is to let you taste the freshest produce of Gozo.

La Trattoria also offers a delicious set menu. Pizza and kids menu also served.

Good location, quality food, at reasonable prices.

Open for Lunch and dinner daily.

Mgarr PORTO VECCHIO RESTAURANT

Martin Garces Street, Yacht Marina, T: 2156 3317 | M: 9944 4999 E: portovecchiogozo@gmail.com W: www.portovecchiorestaurant.com

Our restaurant specializes in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. One can admire the stunning views of the Mgarr Harbour and the Yacht Marina, whilst our chef and his team make sure that you enjoy their unique creations.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

Closed on Wednesdays.

Eating Out Ramla Bay

Xlendi

ROSE’s BAR & RESTAURANT

Churchill Bar Pizzeria & Restaurant

Ramla Bay, Gozo Tel: 21 55 22 35 Mob: 99 42 58 30 E mail: buttigieg_rose@hotmail.co.uk

Triq ix-Xatt, T: 2155 5614 | M: 9944 1880 E: rosiegrech@yahoo.com

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Situated and endorsed in its uniqueness and magnificence of the most beautiful sandy beach on the island, this family run business has been operating since 1950 by grand parents Maria and Frencu known as ‘Tal-Marwell’. Presently is being run by one of the daughters Rose who invites you to indulge in this unique atmosphere and enjoy the wide selection of mouth-watering dishes, from pasta and pizza to meat dishes and fresh fish. We also specialise in home made ice creams. We cater for groups, parties and BBQ’s on request.

Open daily from 9.30am till 11.00pm

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Our establishment is conveniently situated at the water edge of Xlendi Bay. Situated on the left side of the bay, we serve a wide range of delicacies from traditional Maltese food, to pizza, to fresh fish. We specialise in serving traditional Maltese food such as rabbit and beef olives (bragjoli). We are reasonably priced as we cater for groups of friends and families. Enjoy Xlendi Bay while eating out at Churchill.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

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Republic Steet, VALLETTA | The Plaza, SLIEMA | Main Street, PAOLA | Arkadia, GOZO 28 - your Gozo guide

Useful Telephone Numbers Police: 2156 2040 Emergency Line: 112 Gozo General Hospital: 2156 1600

Tourist Office: 2156 1419 Gozo Channel Co. Ltd: 2210 9000 Arkadia Commercial Centre: 2210 3000

Pharmacies open this weekend Sunday 18th July Abela’s Pharmacy 42, Triq G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis, Victoria Xaghra Pharmacy 157, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra

Sole Agents

MARSALFORN Ref: 2503

GHARB €125, 000/Lm53, 662

Foreign owned, well maintained 3 bedroom APARTMENT situated in a very peaceful location (traffic free) a corner away from this picturesque sandy Beach enjoying Open country Views. Double Glazed Windows and Air- Conditioned rooms. Served with Lift. NEWLY BUILT

Ref: 2334

€123, 456/Lm53, 000

100ft Fronted 2bedroomed PENTHOUSE (Shell Form) set on approx 190m2 situated close to all amenities. Enjoys a Massive CORNER TERRACE. HIDDEN BARGAIN

Sole Agents

GHAJNSIELEM Ref: 1968

XLENDI €111, 809/Lm48, 000

Nicely FINISHED APARTMENT situated on the Valley Edge enjoying Lovely Valley/ Country and distant Sea Views from a Spacious balcony. Offering an entrance onto combined lounge/Dining/Kitchen, 2 bedrooms and Bathroom.

OPEN VIEWS

Ref: 2411

€116, 000/Lm49, 798

Very Spacious 2 bedroom Fully Furnished MAISONNETTE in a sought after location surrounded by private gardens off the main road. Offering its OWN entrance and a large terrace/GARDEN (20ft by 10ft).

PERFECT LOCATION

Sole Agents

QALA Ref: 1935

MARSALFORN €135, 103/Lm58, 000

Recently FINISHED to minimal details Brand New 2 bedroom APARTMENT situated on High Grounds enjoying Open Sea and Country views. Served with Lift.

OPEN VIEWS

Ref: 2477

€88, 500/Lm37, 000

A Ground floor 2 bedroom MAISONNETTE offering ITS OWN entrance onto lounge area, combined dining/kitchen leading onto Back yard, 2 Double bedrooms and Bathroom. Needs upgrading. Price negotiable. OWN ENTRANCE

FONTANA Ref: 2072

€250, 000/Lm107, 325

Foreign owned FARMHOUSE situated at center of this lovely Old Village brimming with Authentic Features.

Set on the Valley Edge this charmful property enjoys Lovely Valley Views from pool area. Offers an Entrance Hall, Lounge Area, Vaulted Dining Area, separate kitchen surrounded by a Typical Central Courtyard with external stairs leading to a Good Sized SWIMMING POOL enjoying ample Deck/BBq Area overlooking the Valley Views, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

FULL OF CHARM

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