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 [1] 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.