THE PERFECTLY
CRAFTED FESTIVE SEASON
AT CORINTHIA PALACE
HOTEL & SPA MALTA 2012
THE WARMEST WELCOME
WONDERFUL CELEBRATIONS
LAVISH LUNCHES
FESTIVE CHEER A HOME FROM HOME
With a wealth of festive events and celebrations, and heartfelt hospitality that will make you feel special from the moment you arrive, enjoy the perfectly crafted Christmas at Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, Malta.
starters
TWINKLING LIGHTS
APPLE CHUTNEY
SUMPTUOUS SCALLOP
DIVINE DESSERTS LIGHTING CEREMONY DINNER MENU
Duck roulade with a pistachio, thyme & citrus peel Braised chicory, petit salad, sweet and sour apple chutney intermediate Scallops and crayfish pasta parcels Cherry tomato salsa, caviar lemon oil and rocket leaves Main Course Veal fillet Orloff style with mushrooms and shallots Goat cheese beurre blanc Fondant potatoes, caramelized parsnip, baby tomato and mangetout Trio of Dessert Apple ricotta cheese cake Walnut ice cream Dark chocolate marquise Coffee and petit fours.
8th December 2012 Villa Corinthia Adults starting from €45.00 Time 19.00 hrs
live entertainment Ankore Choir – conducted by Johanna van Lent-Singels during Lighting Ceremony, followed by Maestro Dominic Galea and band during Gala dinner
Amuse Buche
TRADITIONAL ROAST
Prawns fritter flavoured with Indian herbs on Green Pea emulsion and beetroot oil
GOLDEN SPUDS LUSCIOUS LAMB
Gelee’ of lobster with mascarpone and avocado on Carrot Sable Breton Petit herb salad, Asian infused spring onion syrup Sundried tomato alumette
CHRISTMAS EVE GALA DINNER MENU
Lamb and thyme ravioli on a celeriac Puree and cress salad Red pepper cream Garlic foam
PERFECT PUDDING
Starter
Pasta
Main Course Carved roasted beef fillet with a stilton and brandy infused jus Fondant potato, caramelized parsnips, baby tomatoes and mangetout Dessert Vahlrona chocolate and Chestnut Marquise Christmas pudding ice cream Cranberry and brandy compote
Villa Corinthia Adults €45.00 Time 19.30 hrs
live entertainment pianist and Singer
Sparkling wine welcome drink
SIZZLE AND SPARKLE
Cold buffet
CUMBERLAND’S FINEST
Fiorucci salami, Italian mortadella, smoked turkey, salami ventriccina, cured ham, smoked salmon, chicken liver pâté, smoked beef, red Leicester, edam cheese, Swiss emmenthal, fresh mozzarella balls, bacon mushroom and cheddar quiche, turkey cranberry and leek pie, tomato black olive and basil, cucumber and mint, Lebanese bean salad, mixed leaves salad and a selection of condiments
MYSTIC MANDARIN
Fruit and Cereals
HOT CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS EARLY BREAKFAST MENU
Banana, apricot, apple, strawberries, assorted nuts Natural, fruit and low fat yoghurts Cornflakes, sugar puffs, all-bran flakes, rice crispies From the hot kitchen Back and streaky bacon, pork and beef sausages, Cumberland sausages, baby Maltese sausages, gratinated tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, scrambled eggs, black pudding Pastry & Bakery Selection of rolls, sliced white bread and brown bread, sliced raisin loaf, Maltese bread, French baguettes, croissants, raisin swirls, apple turnovers, chocolate saccottini, assorted muffins, carrot cake, banana loaf, Madeira cake, honey rings, doughnuts and date fritters, stewed fruit and compotes Healthy Selection Fresh fruits, sugar free cereals, feta cheese salad with tomatoes, lettuce and celery, extra virgin olive oil
Chameleon / San Anton Adults €27.00 Time 01.00 hrs
Mandarin Specialities Mandarin and orange juice, mandarin flavoured cake, fresh mandarin compote, mandarin yoghurt Beverages
live entertainment pianist
Coffee, black & herbal tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, peach juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice, vegetable juice, water.
Cold Selection
AROMATIC DUCK
YELLOW PEPPER NORWEGIAN SALMON
CHESTNUT & CHIPOLATA CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH MENU
Chicken, prawns & ham terrine with pickled vegetables, veal and rabbit roulade wrapped in pork crepinette, twice cooked Irish beef rump with balti spices and roasted tomatoes, cured meat platter, Maltese garlic bread and green olive tapenade, local fish carpaccio cured in blood oranges, tossed red prawns with fennel shavings and white onion, poached whole Norwegian salmon, smoked mussel on green apple and red bell pepper salad, cauliflower and blue cheese mousse, rosemary focaccia with provolone cheese and smoked beef, prawn and aubergine rice salad with tomato mayo and fresh mint, sundried tomato pasta salad with marinated mushrooms, salmon and white bean and spring onion salad with Chinese cabbage, Thai calamari and mango salad, chicken Caesar salad, roasted marrows with cherry tomatoes and caper dressing, tomato, basil, kalamata olives and mozzarella balls, potato and slow roasted smoked ham salad, bitter leaves salad with raw vegetables, selection of sushi rolls Soups Vegetable and ricotta soup, prawn bisque infused with Madeira wine Pasta Classic beef cannelloni, fusilli al gorgonzola and salted pork sausage, calamari & prawn pennette Rickshaw Special Crispy aromatic duck with pancakes, salad and hoisin sauce Carvery
Villa Corinthia Adults €50.00 Children €25.00 Time 12.30 hrs
Turkey leg stuffed with chipolata sausage and chestnuts with cranberry and orange jus Veal loin with sundried tomato paste and goats’ cheese savoury mince Lamb leg with yellow pepper and apricot pâté infused with thyme Main Course Beef rump with a mushroom and pancetta jus, sea bream paupiettes with red pepper and pickled ginger, vegetable and soy mince au gratin, roast potatoes and vegetables in season Desserts
live entertainment pianist and singer
Selection of Christmas specials, including pudding, Christmas log, panettone, mince pies, and other pastry specials, fresh fruit, ice cream counter, coulis and creams.
Amuse bouche
GLORIOUS GALA FINEST VENISON
BASIL BISCOTTI
VALRHONA INDULGENCE NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER MENU
Parmesan panna cotta with roasted asparagus, coppa di Parma Grape syrup, tomato and basil biscotti starters Braised guineafowl and pan-fried foie gras Grand Marnier soaked cranberries Braised chicory and apple chutney intermediate Buffalo milk ricotta parcels on baby spinach salad Cherry tomato and basil purée Almond cream and flakes sorbet Peppered raspberry and prosecco sorbet Main Courses Venison fillet, lamb rack and veal fillet Rösti potato, étuve of mushroom Thyme jus, garlic cream Trio of Dessert Toffee and chocolate soft centred pudding Valrhona dark chocolate sorbet Orange and white chocolate fried cheese cake
Villa Corinthia Adults starting from €110.00 Time 19.30 hrs
dress code Lounge suit live entertainment quartet and singer
Coffee and petit fours.
Green papaya salad
FESTIVE PLATTER EASTERN TREATS
LEMONGRASS
STRAWBERRY JELLY
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER MENU
Som tam Shredded green papaya salad with Cambodian inspired flavours Festive Platter Dragon beard prawns, pan-fried pork dumplings, squid tempura and chilli baby corn and crispy seaweed Soup Tomato and bamboo shoot broth with shitake mushrooms Crispy Aromatic Duck Crispy duck served with steamed pancake, salad and hoisin sauce main courses Wok fried chicken with chilli, lemon grass and pepper sauce Stir- fried prawns with crab, egg, seasoned with curry and hot spices Stir fried shaved beef with broccoli and glass noodles in oyster sauce Vegetable Fried Rice Dessert Sago cream caramel, rich vanilla ice cream on coconut crushed ice and strawberry jelly.
Rickshaw Far Eastern Restaurant Adults €60.00 Time 19.30 hrs
live entertainment from 23.30 onwards at Caprice lounge during Count Down
Cold Selection
SLOW ROASTS TENDER PRAWN
CRANBERRY CHUTNEY TRADITIONAL DESSERTS NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH MENU
Smoked fish platter, seared beef carpaccio platter with enoki mushrooms and mustard dressing, prawn panna cotta with rucola salad, eggplant croquettes on tomato and coriander chutney, potato tortilla with smoked pork sausage and onion, Belgian endive with gorgonzola, walnuts and sundried cherry tomatoes, Lebanese style dolmadas, vitello tonnato platter, Italian platter with coppa di Parma, bresaola dell valtellina, gran rosato prosciutto cotto, salami Milano, salami ventriccina, soft poached whole Norwegian salmon with coconut mayonnaise, assorted shellfish with garlic, coriander, basil and mint, king prawns with chili, lemon and ginger, selection of sushi, roast winter vegetable salad with fresh thyme and garlic, couscous with sundried tomatoes, cardamom and caramelised onions topped with feta, Fattoush salad, tomato and mozzarella gateaux with fresh basil and cracked black pepper, tuna and potato salad with French beans and mint, tomato and orange salad with onion and fresh oregano, chicken liver and bacon rice salad, glass noodle salad with calamari and nampla sauce, roasted sweet potato with caramelised walnuts and blue cheese dressing, gado gado salad with coconut milk, mushroom and chorizo salad with spring onion and red pepper Soups Onion soup with gorgonzola and cream sherry Split pea soup with mascarpone and lemon zest Pasta Pumpkin and goats’ cheese lasagne with crushed walnuts and sage Stringozzi with mushrooms, pancetta and garlic in a cream sauce Garganelle tossed with spicy salami, fresh rosemary and tomato sauce Rickshaw Special Crispy aromatic duck with pancakes, salad and hoisin sauce Carvery & Main courses
Villa Corinthia Adults €50.00 Children €25.00 Time 12.30 hrs
Prime rib of beef with dark beer jus Slow roasted pork fillet served with apple and onion compote Maple roasted gammon with cranberry chutney and guacamole Turkey Parmeggiana with pecan nuts and celery infused jus Salmon supreme with lemon and peppercorn crust Honey and whisky beurre blanc Cabbage rolls with braised root vegetables and bean ragout on red pepper coulis Butter roasted potatoes Medley of local fresh vegetables Desserts
live entertainment pianist and singer
Selection of traditional specials including, Christmas pudding, Christmas log, mince pies, panettone complemented by our pastry chef’s selection, ice cream counter, fresh fruit, coulis and cream.
You’ve bought the gifts and wrapped them up. You’ve been to more parties than you care to count. And you’ve worked so hard all year. You deserve a short break.
OUR OFFERS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON ARE AS TANTALISING AS IT GETS
SO MAKE SURE YOU PLACE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY CORINTHIA HOTEL ST GEORGE’S BAY Deluxe Sea View Room
€110 per room per night
Offer valid for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
CORINTHIA PALACE HOTEL & SPA Deluxe Room
€105 per room per night
Offer valid for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Rates are for 2 persons including breakfast, minimum 3 nights stay and subject to availability.
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