The Malta University Historical Society (MUHS) Prof Andrew Vella Memorial Lecture & MUHS Annual Dinner – with Liam Gauci on: Vassalli, Corsairs and Cotton: An Epilogue.

The lecture will take place on Friday, the 2nd of December, starting at 6:30pm. Patrons are kindly asked to be seated by 6:15pm, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.

A €5 donation is kindly solicited at the door. This will contribute towards the activities of the MUHS. Those who join in for the lecture will also get to sip a beverage from Vassalli's days.

After the lecture, patrons are invited to a meal being organised by the MUHS at Don Berto Restaurant, next door to the Malta Maritime Museum.

Places are limited and must be pre-booked and pre-paid by Wednesday 23 November 2016. There will be no refunds once payment has been made.

The Malta University Historical Society Annual Dinner at Don Berto Restaurant, Vittoriosa

Menu – please choose from the options below:

Starters

Daily Fresh Chef's Soup

Served with croutons.

Mushrooms in Garlic (V)

Button Mushrooms tossed in garlic, white wine & mixed herbs.

The Bakers's Bruschetta (V)

Fresh plum tomatoes, black olives, basil, red onions & oregano set on toasted Maltese bread and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. (2 pieces)

Main Course

Ravioli Funghi Porcini (V)

Moon shaped ravioli stuffed with funghi porcini & cream cheese, tossed in a light cream sauce, button mushrooms, tarragon & Parmesan shavings.

Penne Pollo

Sautéed diced chicken breast, button mushrooms, bacon lardons, green asparagus & truffle cream sauce.

Garganelli Salsiccia Siciliana

Sautéed Sicilian sausage, pimentos, zucchini & pistachio pesto, reduced cream.

Octopus in Garlic

Slowly simmered local octopus sauteed in garlic & marjoram, black olives, cherry tomatoes, capers & fish liquor

Crispy Roasted Pork Belly *

Crispy slices of pork belly served with Chef's apple sauce.

Chicken Peri Peri *

Char grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in peri peri sauce served with apple slices, red kidney beans, rucola & cherry tomatoes.

Milk Fed Veal *

Breaded escalope of milk fed veal served with onion & marsala cream sauce, crispy Parma ham.

(* = Please note that vegetables/salad and fries/roast potatoes are only served with the Pork belly, Veal and Chicken Peri Peri.)

Desserts

Millefoglie

Chocolate Profiteroles

Tea or Coffee

Price: €25 (includes half bottle of local water). For those attending both the lecture and the meal, the price of €25 includes the lecture donation.

To book please send an email on muhs1963@gmail.com indicating your food choices and the number of persons attending. Payment is to be made by cheque to 'The Malta University Historical Society' and sent to Malta University Historical Society, c/o Dr Emanuel Buttigieg, Room 219, Faculty of Arts, University of Malta, Msida.

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