Infinitely Xara Festive Season 2012
Palazzo de Piro - Early Breakfast 25th December - Pg 2 de Mondion Restaurant - Christmas Day Luncheon - Pg 4 de Mondion Restaurant - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner - Pg 5 de Mondion Restaurant - Vegetarian Option - Pg 6 Trattoria A.D. 1530 - New Year’s Day Luncheon - Pg 7 Trattoria A.D. 1530 and Palazzo de Piro - Lunch or Dinner Menus - Pg 8 de Mondion and The Xara Lodge - Lunch or Dinner Menus - Pg 13 The Xara Lodge or Palazzo de Piro - Semi-Buffet-Plated Menus - Pg 18 Reception Menus - Pg 20 Buffet Menus - Pg 24
Whether for business or pleasure, the festive season brings with it a time of celebration for all. We dine and wine in true Mediterranean fashion, express our appreciation and take stock of the year gone by, whilst wishing each other a successful new year ahead. Our selection of unique venues and exquisite menus prepared by award-winning chefs offer the perfect setting for any event. Our team is, as always, at your disposal to see to your requirements. The Xara Palace is Malta’s only privately-owned 5-star deluxe boutique hotel, with a grand and luxurious piazza and atrium. This 17th Century Palazzo is home to Malta’s premier award-winning de Mondion Restaurant and our stylish Trattoria A.D. 1530 located in the charming piazza. Nestled in the open Rabat countryside just below Mdina, The Xara Lodge, our latest venture, has been built to relive the glory of a traditional country house. As a true, multi-purpose venue from its inception, The Xara Lodge has highly modular private areas and is hence ideal for any size event and occasion. Palazzo de Piro is a multifunctional cultural centre located in the core of the silent city of Mdina. Palazzo de Piro exudes a wonderful sense of history, yet artfully combines all the contemporary qualities and comforts.
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Palazzo de Piro Early Breakfast 25th December Mulled Wine Spiced with Cinnamon and Cloves Fresh Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice, Selection of Tea, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Herbal Infusions
From the Healthy Corner: Cornflakes, Oat Muesli, Rice Crispies, Crunchy Nut, All Bran, Stewed Prunes, Apricot in Cinnamon Compote, Fruit Compote, Milk, Skimmed Milk, Fruit Yoghurt, Plain Yoghurt, Walnuts and Hazelnuts
Selection of Italian Charcutière and Smoked Fish: Mortadella, Italian Salami, Air-cured Parma Ham, Gammon, Peppered Arrosto, Cooked Ham, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Salmon and Smoked Trout, Salmon Gravlax, Smoked Tuna
Selection of Cheese: Brie en Croûte with Raisins and Cinnamon, Fresh Goat Cheese, Peppered Goat Cheese, Gruyére and Edam
Seasonal Fresh Fruit: Fresh Fruit Salad composed of Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Grapes, Grapefruit, Apples, Kiwi, Oranges, Pears and Banana in Star Anise Syrup
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From the Hot Counter: Grilled Smoked Bacon Grilled Pork and Herb Sausages Grilled Tomatoes and Mushrooms Sautéed Potatoes Baked Beans
Egg and Omelette Station: Fried Eggs and Omelettes cooked à la minute Selection of Condiments
From the Baker’s Basket: Croissants, Pain au Chocolate, Custard and Raisin Pinwheel, Pea and Cheese Cakes, Selection of Maltese and International Bread and Rolls, Blueberry Muffins, Chocolate Muffins, Cookies, Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake, Marble Cake, Carrot Cake, Apple Strudel with Vanilla Custard, Jams, Marmalades and Butter Adults Price: € 27.50 per person incl VAT Children Price (up to 12 yrs): € 13.50 per person incl VAT
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de Mondion Restaurant Christmas Day Luncheon Terrine of Baby Leek and Air Dried Tomatoes with Truffle Vinaigrette and Borage
Organic Saffron Risotto Oyster Beignet, Sautéed Red Prawns and Baby Spinach Shimije Mushrooms and Fried Beetroot
Baked Wild Sea Bass with Sea Urchin and Bread Crust on a Cassoulet of Lobster and Fava Beans Cauliflower Véloute
Poached and Roasted Fresh Loin of Scottish Lamb Fine Fennel Tart, Smoked Shallots, Asparagus Ribbons Poivrade Sauce and Sherry Caramel
Infinitely Xara Christmas Dessert
Coffee and Mignardises Price: € 95.00 per person incl VAT
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de Mondion Restaurant New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Monkfish and Venison Carpaccio Lime and Pink Peppercorn Dressing, Pickled Cucumber Shavings of Mature Parmeggiano Reggiano
Pan Fried Veal Sweetbread Jerusalem Artichoke and Truffle Purée Barolo Wine-Veal Jus
Sterling White Halibut cooked in Butter Green Asparagus, Champagne and Caviar Véloute
Hay Baked Tenderloin of Dry-Aged Charolais Beef Potato and Sweet Potato Dome, Salsify, Beets and Carrots Smoked Beef Jus with Cranberries
Textures of Valhrona Bitter Chocolate with Raspberries, Gold Leaf and Pistachios
Coffee and Mignardises Price: € 145.00 per person incl VAT
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de Mondion Restaurant Vegetarian Option Terrine of Baby Leek and Air Dried Tomatoes Truffle Vinaigrette and Borage
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Soufflé Wild Mushroom and Fava Bean Fricassée
Smoked Organic Risotto Jerusalem Artichoke and Sage Beignet, Mascarpone and Pumpkin Seed Véloute Shimije Mushroom and Fried Beetroot
Baked Courgette Flower and Red Onion filled with Fresh Mozzarella and Truffle Beetroot and Swede Diamonds, Smoked Potato Dome Carrot and Fennel Seed Syrup
Dessert Option will be the same as that of main menu for the evening
Coffee and Mignardises Price: € 85.00 per person incl VAT
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Trattoria A.D. 1530 New Year’s Day Luncheon Baked Fresh and Smoked Salmon Terrine with Fresh Dill Toasted Brioche, Lemon and Honey Préserve Cucumber and Caviar or Pennette with Turkey Confit, Shitakii Mushrooms Squash and Baby Spinach tossed in a Café de Paris-Game Jus
Roasted Corn and Mussel Chowder with Bacon Lardons and Garlic Croutons
Baked Fresh White Grouper with a Soft Herb Crust Minted New Potato, Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin Tomato Véloute or Grilled Black Angus Rib Eye Sweet Potato Gratin, Roasted Carrots, Turnips and Celeriac with Fresh Thyme Madeira Wine Jus
Fine Chocolate Tart with Banana and Passion Fruit Sorbet Raspberry Coulis
Coffee and Biscotti Price: € 38.00 per person incl VAT
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Trattoria A.D. 1530 & Palazzo de Piro Lunch or Dinner - Bushy Evergreen Mozzarella, Tomato and Grilled Eggplant Stack Black Olive and Herb Croûte, Aromatic Leaves and Balsamic Syrup or Rigatoni with Turkey Confit, Pancetta, Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach tossed in a Cream Infused Tomato Sauce
Steamed Local Grouper Provençal Pomme Ecrassé, Panache of Seasonal Vegetables finished with an Olive and Tomato Sauce or Roasted Supreme of Chicken Breast filled with a Fennel Deuxelle Potato Croquettes, Buttered Carrots and Cabbage Marsala Wine Jus
Warm Apple Strudel Ginger Bread Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Coffee and Biscotti Price: € 23.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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Trattoria A.D. 1530 & Palazzo de Piro Lunch or Dinner - Shinny Upatree Fried Breaded Local Soft Goat Cheese served on Grilled Portobello Mushrooms and Zucchini Shaved Parmesan, Walnut and Mustard Dressing or Spinach Lasagne layered with Beef and Tomato Ragoût flavoured with Fresh Thyme gratinated with Cheese Sauce
Baked Fresh Salmon Delice Parsley Boiled Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Mustard Véloute or Roasted Turkey with Traditional Trimmings Buttered Carrots, Stewed Cabbage, Roast Potatoes Giblet Gravy
Wild Berry and Frangipane Tart Citrus Salad, Apple Sorbet
Coffee and Biscotti Price: € 25.95 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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Trattoria A.D. 1530 & Palazzo de Piro Lunch or Dinner - Pepper Minstix Chicken Galantine filled with Dried Fruits and Nuts Cranberry Jam, Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette Toasted Olive Bread or Garganelli with Button Mushrooms, Ricotta and Grilled Eggplant tossed in a Tomato and Basil Sauce
Grilled Swordfish Medallion Parsley Boiled Potatoes and Steamed Cauliflower and Zucchini surrounded by a Sea Urchin VĂŠloute or Roasted Local Loin of Pork topped with Pancetta and Gingerbread Crust, Potato Gratin Steamed Broccoli with Parsley Butter, Onion and Thyme Gravy
Baked Chocolate Cheesecake Berry Compote, Turkish Delight Ice Cream
Coffee and Biscotti Price: â‚Ź 27.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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Trattoria A.D. 1530 & Palazzo de Piro Lunch or Dinner - Sugarplum Mary Smoked Salmon Timbale filled with Potted Shrimps and Avocado Mixed Leaves, Fine Bread Croûte and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette or Ravioli filled with Funghi Porcini tossed in a Cream Infused Fennel Seed Sauce with Spinach topped with Fresh Rucola
Pan-Fried Megaire Mini Jacket Potato with Roasted Garlic Buttered Carrots and Zucchini Fritter Chive and Mustard Véloute or Breaded Veal Escalope with Gammon and Gruyère Cheese Fondant Potato, Buttered Carrots and Zucchini Fritter Lemon and Sage Beef Jus
Traditional Christmas Cake Christmas Pudding Ice Cream, Ricotta Fritter
Coffee and Biscotti Price: € 30.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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Trattoria A.D. 1530 & Palazzo de Piro Lunch or Dinner - Alabaster Snowball Seared Sesame and Peppercorn Crusted Fresh Tuna Avocado, Grapefruit and Mango Salad Aromatic Leaves, Tomato Vinaigrette or Garganelli with Duck Confit, Oyster Mushroom, Spinach and Squash tossed in Balsamic-Marsala Butter Sauce
Baked Local Fresh Sea Bass set on a Mussel and Fennel Compote, Buttered Asparagus Minted New Potatoes and a Fish and Olive Oil Emulsion or Grilled Fresh Black Angus Rib Eye Smoked Paprika Butter, French Fried Onion Rings Minted New Potatoes, Wilted Spinach Red Wine Sauce
Chocolate and Peanut Brownie Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream, Toffee Sauce
Coffee and Biscotti Price: â‚Ź 33.95 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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de Mondion Restaurant & The Xara Lodge Lunch or Dinner - Silent Night Amuse Bouche
Organic Risotto with Slow-Cooked Belly of Pork Wild Mushroom and Baby Spinach Café de Paris Butter
Baked White Grouper topped with a Soft Herb Crust Black Olive Pomme Purée, Braised Fennel and Haricot Vert Tomato and Basil Véloute or Pan-Roasted Breast of Duck Fondant Potato with Fennel Seeds, Pancetta flavoured Pumpkin Purée Stewed Cabbage and Apples Game Jus
Warm Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter
Coffee Price: €29.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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de Mondion Restaurant & The Xara Lodge Lunch or Dinner - Jingle Bells Amuse Bouche
Citrus and Honey Cured Fresh Norwegian Salmon Asparagus Bavarois, Sea Urchin and Caper Beignet, Aromatic Leaves Lindigoe Sauce
Pan-Fried Local Megaire with a Thin Olive Crust Crushed New Potatoes with Lemon and Sundried Tomatoes Green Zucchini filled with Onion Compote, Red Pepper and Fish Emulsion or Duo of Young Turkey: Roasted Breast filled with Mustard and Tarragon rolled in Pancetta Slow-cooked Leg with Sage and Cranberry Stuffing Swede PurĂŠe, Roasted Parsnip and Carrots Giblet Gravy
Banana and Walnut Pudding Raspberry and Macaroon Tart Mango Compote
Coffee and Seasonal Petit Fours Price: â‚Ź32.00 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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de Mondion Restaurant & The Xara Lodge Lunch or Dinner - Little Drummer Boy Amuse Bouche
Filo Parcel filled with Rabbit Confit and Oyster Mushroom Pumpkin and Nutmeg PurĂŠe, Stewed Apples and Shallots Smoked Cranberry Jus
Grilled Medallion of Fresh Tuna Mini Jacket Potato with Garlic Confit, Roasted Beets Grilled Green Asparagus and Spring Onions Tomato and Shallot Salsa or Roast Local Tenderloin of Pork marinated in Maple Syrup and Ras-el-Hanut and Braised Pork Cheeks, Herbed Potato Terrine Salsify and Cabbage Roll Semi Sweet Tomato Jus
Warm Chocolate Pudding Yoghurt and Honey Ice Cream, Cherry and Pistachio Crumble
Coffee and Seasonal Petit Fours Price: â‚Ź36.00 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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de Mondion Restaurant & The Xara Lodge Lunch or Dinner - The First Noel Amuse Bouche
Pasta Bag filled with Soft Cheese and Truffle Oil Brown Cap Mushroom filled with King Crab Asparagus and Zucchini Ribbons, Sauce Chorron
Pan-Fried Red Snapper Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Tart, Potato and Swordfish Brandade Fritter Turnip and Swede Purée, Lemon Beurre Blanc or Roasted Fillets of New Zealand Lamb Carrot and Cumin Purée, Sherry Vinegar Caramel Pomme Purée with Lamb Shank Confit, Grilled Baby Leeks Lamb Jus
Chocolate Millefeuille, Warm Pear Breton Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee and Seasonal Petit Fours Price: €42.00 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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de Mondion Restaurant & The Xara Lodge Lunch or Dinner - Joy to The World Amuse Bouche
Seasoned Game and Duck Liver Terrine set in a Madeira Jelly Toasted Brioche, Apple and Peach Chutney Aromatic Leaves
Shallow Fried Sterling White Thin Fennel and Shallot Tart, Potato, Yellow Zucchini and Dried Tomato Tian Roasted Salsify, Kaffir Lime Véloute or Roasted Fresh Tenderloin of Charolais Beef Potato and Garlic Confit Terrine, Baby Turnips and Carrots Swede and Cranberry Purée, Smoked Beef Jus
Peanut Parfait, Chocolate Sauce Warm Pear and Ricotta Tart Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Coffee and Seasonal Petit Fours Price: €48.00 per person inc VAT Minimum number of diners: 12 persons
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The Xara Lodge or Palazzo de Piro Semi-Buffet-Plated - Tinsel * Pennette Parmeggiana tossed with Fresh Cream and flamed with Brandy
* Clam and Corn Chowder with Bacon Lardons and Pesto
Baked Salmon with White Wine Veloute Chicken Curry with Traditional Condiments Duck Leg Confit with Braised Red Cabbage Braised Beef with Onions, Beer, Pancetta and Button Mushrooms Roast Potatoes with Fennel Seeds Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
Chocolate Gateau Carrot and Cinnamon Cake with Lemon Icing Christmas Cake Fresh Fruit Salad with Star Anise Syrup Peach and Poppy Seed Custard served in Cups Price: â‚Ź 30.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of Diners: 35 Persons * These Courses are Plated and Served
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The Xara Lodge or Palazzo de Piro Semi-Buffet-Plated - Mistletoe *Pennette with Diced Fresh Salmon, Shitakii Mushrooms and Spinach tossed in a Nantua Sauce with Vodka
*Beef Broth with Paysenne of Vegetables and Garlic Croutons
Grilled Swordfish with Braised Fennel and Marinara Sauce Herb Crusted Pork Medallion, Mustard and Wild Mushroom Seared Beef Medallion with Roasted Parsnips in a Port Wine Jus Roasted Turkey Breast and Braised Leg with Chestnuts, Thyme and Cranberries Lyonnais Potatoes Panache of Vegetables
Pannettone Mince Pies Strawberry Cheese Cake Gateau St Honore Apple Strudel with Vanilla Custard Vanilla and Bourbon Whisky Pannacotta Price: â‚Ź 37.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of Diners: 35 Persons * These Courses are Plated and Served
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Reception Menu - Berry Selection of Cold Canapés to include: Smoked Salmon and Artichoke Mousse Bridge Roll Avocado Mousse and Shrimp Vol-au-Vent Egg and Bacon Puff Octopus Salad with Fresh Herbs and Balsamic served in a Cup Chicken Liver Mousse on Onion Bread with Apricots and Parsley Gorgonzola, Chive and Walnut Mousse Sandwich Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil Bruschetta Tartlet Marinated and Stuffed Olives
Selection of Hot Canapés to include: Vegetable Spring Roll with Plum Sauce Brie, Chorizo and Onion Quiche Pork Skewer with Sweet and Sour Sauce Pasta Fritter with Spinach, Onion and Gammon Fried Prawn Wonton with Spicy Chilli Sauce Local Pea and Cheese Cakes Curried Grouper Goujon with Coconut-Coriander Véloute Fried Prawn in Potato Spaghetti with Nantua Sauce
Selection of Desserts to include: Gingerbread Cookie Melon and Strawberry Brochette Chocolate and Almond dipped Vanilla Profiterol Caramelized Lemon Tart Price: € 24.00 per person incl VAT Minimum Number of Guests: 30 Persons Enough for a 3 hour Reception
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Reception Menu - Holly Selection of Cold Canapés to include: Seafood Salpicon Tartlet Crostini with Aubergine Caviar and Peppered Goat Cheese Parma Ham and Melon Butterfly Savoury Cone filled with Chicken Liver Pâté and Apricots Smoked Salmon on Brown Bread with Dill and Lemon Salami and Gherkin on Rosemary Focaccia Mini Wrap with Lamb, Hummus and Fresh Mint Tomato, Feta Cheese and Basil Brochette Assortment of Finger Sandwiches filled with: Roast Beef, Egg Mayonnaise and Soft Cheese
Selection of Hot Canapés to include: Prawns in Filo with Remoulade Sauce Mini Pork Pattie with Oregano and Lemon Marinated Lamb Kofta with Harissa Sauce Mini Pizza with Caponata and Cheddar Cheese Fried Indian Samosa with Minted Raita Curried Chicken Madras Skewer Smoked Rice and Mushroom Fritter with Tomato and Basil Salsa Maltese Sausage in Puff Pastry
Selection of Desserts to include: Mince Pie Raspberry Mousse Tartlet with Passion Fruit Kannoli filled with Ricotta and Candied Fruit Mini Date and Orange Frangipane Price: € 27.85 per person incl VAT Minimum Amount of Guests: 30 Persons Enough for a 3 hour Reception
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Reception Menu - Ivy Selection of Cold Canapés to include: Tuna and Pickled Vegetables Sotto Olio Parsley Sponge, Anchovy Butter and Gammon Roulade Pickled Quail Egg Tartlet with Herb Yoghurt Profiterole with Mascarpone, Celery and Pecans Duck Rillet and Apricots Wrap Thai Chicken on Olive Bread with Wasabi Mayonnaise Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil Open Sandwich Thai Crispy Duck with Mango, Cucumber and Coriander served in a Cup
Selection of Hot Canapés to include: Beef Kofta with Tahini Dipping Smoked Trout, Red Onion and Spinach Quiche Salmon Beignet with Sesame Seeds and Coriander Véloute Rabbit Confit, Oyster Mushrooms and Potato Cake Roasted Turkey Skewer with Ras el Hanut and Cranberry Dip Tempura Breaded Mussel with Lindigoe Sauce Mini Pizza with Spicy Ragout and Smoked Cheddar Ratatouille Risotto Cake with Pesto Dressing Boneless Quail with Sweet Red Pepper and Paprika Sauce
Selection of Desserts to include: Almond and Lemon Financier Christmas Log with White Chocolate Frosting Sweet Carrot Cake with White Chocolate and Blueberry Ganache White Chocolate and Raisin Mini Muffin Strawberry and Pistachio Mini Meringue Price: € 32.00 per person incl VAT Minimum Amount of Guests: 30 Persons Enough for a 2-3 hour Reception
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Reception Menu - Pine Selection of Cold Canapés to include: Bresaola, Mascarpone and Apricot Roulade Salmon Gravlax on Multigrain with Pommery Mustard and Dill Angus Beef Tartare with Pink Salt, Cucumber and Horseradish Turkey Mousse on Herb Croûte with Blueberries and Dried Apricots Thai Beef Salad with Sesame and Ginger Dressing served in a Cup Shrimp Tartlet with Bois Boudran Dressing and Chervil Cauliflower Pannacotta with Olive Beignet Gorgonzola Mousse on Rosemary Ciabatta with English Parsley King Crab with Lindigoe Sauce and Avocado served in a Cup
Selection of Hot Canapés to include: Beef Teriyaki Skewer with Sesame-Ginger Dip Veal Saltimbocca with Tomato Sauce Crab Cake with Lindigoe Sauce Pasta Fritter with Porcini and Cauliflower Tuna and Bacon Tournedo scented with Orange Swordfish Escabeche Skewer with Napolitano Sauce Spicy Chicken Cakes Duck Spring Roll with Hoisin Sauce Fried Breaded Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Selection of Desserts to include: Warm Chocolate Brownie Warm Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter Chocolate Cup filled with Mango and Passion Fruit Mousse Mini Qassatella Fresh Fruit Skewer Banoffi Price: € 37.95 per person incl VAT Minimum Amount of Guests: 30 Persons Enough for a 2-3 hour Reception
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Buffet Menu - Dasher Roasted Squash Soup with Candied Pecan Nuts
From the Cold Counter: Selection of Eight Seasonal Salads Baked Salmon Fillet topped with a Cheese and Chive Crust Stuffed Brisket of Beef served with Tarragon and Mustard Vinaigrette
From the Carvery: Roasted Gammon glazed with Orange and Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Selection of Hot Dishes: Rigatoni with Smoked Turkey, Onion Confit and Celeriac tossed in a Smoked Cranberry-Madeira Jus Baked White Grouper Gremolata with White Bean RagoĂťt Chicken Curry with Traditional Condiments Vichy Carrots with Parsley Butter Roast Potato with Fennel Seeds
Selection of Desserts: Lemon Meringue Tart Traditional Christmas Cake Chocolate Pannacotta Fresh Fruit Salad in Mulled Wine Syrup Price: â‚Ź 27.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 35 persons
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Buffet Menu - Prancer Mussel and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
From the Cold Counter: Selection of Ten Seasonal Salads Fresh Pepper Seared Tuna served with Honey and Tarragon Glaze Chicken and Turkey Galantine Terrine with Cranberries and Poached Apples Cold Smoked Gammon cooked with Cola and Orange
From the Carvery: Roasted Leg of Lamb rubbed with Ras-el-Hanut and Grain Mustard Minted Jus
Selection of Hot Dishes: Pennette al Salmone with Baby Spinach and Radicchio flamed with Vodka and tossed in a Cream Infused Herbal Sauce Osso Bucco Gremolata Grilled Swordfish Medallion on Rice Pilaf with Kaffir Lime Véloute Sautéed Green Beans with Tomato and Basil Sauce Potato and Sweet Potato Gratin
Selection of Desserts: Chocolate Gateau Mince Pies Pannettone Mango and Coconut Cheesecake Prunes and Figs soaked in a Sweet and Spiced Syrup Price: € 30.00 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 35 persons
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Buffet Menu - Blitzen Beef Pistou with Basil Pesto (French Beef and Vegetable Broth)
From the Cold Counter: Selection of Twelve Seasonal Salads Octopus Salad Sotto Olio with Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Balsamic and Virgin Olive Oil Seafood Salad with Cucumber and Passion Fruit Salsa Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa and Salami Spianata Chicken Liver Pâté with Cumberland Sauce
From the Carvery: Roasted Fresh Irish Sirloin of Beef rubbed with Thyme and Mustard Madiera and Onion Gravy
Selection of Hot Dishes: Ravioli filled with Globe Artichokes tossed with Squash, Spinach and Parma Ham tossed in a Cream infused Fennel Seed Sauce Duck Leg Confit on Braised Red Cabbage with Wild Mushroom Sauce Oven baked Local Grouper with Fennel, Olives and Tomatoes Paupiette of Eggplant with Ricotta and Pine Nuts on a Marinara Sauce Baked Jacket Potato with Chives, Sour Cream and Bacon
Selection of Desserts: Christmas Log with Lemon Icing Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter Raspberry and White Chocolate Mousse Baileys and Honeycomb Delice Plum and Almond Frangipane Pineapple in Anise Syrup Price: € 34.50 per person incl VAT Minimum number of diners: 35 Persons
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Buffet Menu - Rudolf Californian Fish and Shellfish Cioppino
Cold Counter Selection of Twelve Seasonal Salads Smoked Half-Shell Mussels with Beetroot and Maple Syrup Vinaigrette Pork Rillet with Brandy Soaked Prunes Grilled Swordfish and Grouper Terrine with Anchovy and Basil Butter Game Terrine in Madeira and Parsley Jelly Vitello Tonnato
From the Carvery: Fresh Norwegian Salmon with Fennel Deuxelle en Croûte with Saffron Beurre Blanc
Selection of Hot Dishes: Garganelli with Prawns, Baby Spinach and Asparagus tossed in a Café de Paris Butter Sauce Grilled Beef Medallion au Poivrade Stone Bass Saltimbocca with Rucola Pesto Stewed Leg of Venison with Button Mushrooms, Beaujolais and Pickled Onions Honey Glazed Swede, Parsnips and Celeriac Pomme Purée with Truffle Oil
Selection of Desserts: Banoffi Pie Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter Baked Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries Gianduja Chocolate and Peanut Praline Mousse Date, Fig and Mandarin Tart Melon in a Juniper-Port Syrup Price: € 42.50 per person incl VAT Minimum Number of diners: 35 Persons
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At Infinitely Xara we believe that you should be able to enjoy special moments. Our dedicated team will take care of all arrangements so that you can truly enjoy your festive season. All the year round, and with no exception during this season, our ethos is to deliver exceptional service in exhilarating style with a passion that is locally unmatched. We celebrate distinctive hospitality and aim to make this festive time a truly memorable one for you, our guest. We also offer accommodation arrangements. For a truly all round magical season choose to stay at The Xara Palace and experience exquisite dining in an elegant setting. Spoil yourself with our special rate of €130 including VAT for a duplex room with continental breakfast from 1st December 2012 till 8th January 2013. This is subject to availability and excludes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Prices are based on one or two people sharing a double or twin room. May we take this opportunity to extend to you and your loved ones our best wishes for this festive season and the New Year ahead. Whether booking accommodation or events, contact us early to avoid disappointment.
Booking information: info@xarapalace.com.mt +356 2256 7567 [office hours] +356 7949 3073 [24 hours] www.xarapalace.com.mt www.demondion.com www.palazzodepiro.com www.xaralodge.com
Best wishes for this Festive Season & the coming New Year