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4 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 11 OCTOBER 2026 NEWS THIS IS A PAID COLLABORATION A taste of the Aegean above St Julian's: Cyana opens at Hard Rock Hotel Malta GREECE'S culinary traditions are at the heart of Cyana, a new rooftop restaurant opening at Hard Rock Hotel Malta on Satur- day, 10 October. Set 11 floors above St Julian's, the restaurant combines Ae- gean flavours with panoramic views of the Mediterranean, St George's Bay and Pembroke. Heading the kitchen is Chef Spiros Tzilis, whose career has taken him from his home city of Thessaloniki across Greece, Eu- rope and the Middle East. Cyana offers a destination dining experience rooted in fa- miliar Greek flavours, combin- ing seasonal ingredients with modern techniques and refined presentation. Generous Greek cooking awaits those who pre- fer a contemporary touch: fresh seafood, herbs, quality olive oils and charcoal cooking, accom- panied by Greek wines. The experience begins with olive oil welcome rituals, while an open kitchen and seafood displays give guests a closer connection to the food being prepared. Greek-speaking staff add another element to the res- taurant's Aegean character. Opening to the public for din- ner, Cyana will serve guests dai- ly from 6pm to 11pm. Its rooftop setting brings together dinner, cocktails and music, with space for both a sunset catch-up and a more dressed-up evening. The restaurant also forms part of a wider destination. Enter- tainment, nightlife and premi- um accommodation within the Hard Rock Hotel complex offer guests the opportunity to ex- tend their evening beyond the dinner table. The views are a central part of the setting, taking in the sea and surrounding coastline. The wider rooftop features pools, with a striking cantilever pool coming soon. Indoor and outdoor dining areas are intended to make Cyana a year-round destina- tion, extending its appeal be- yond the summer months. The concept is designed to change pace throughout the day, with a broader vision encompassing relaxed lunches, special occa- sions and evening dining. For those combining their vis- it with other plans, St George's Mall is located within the com- plex, allowing guests to shop before heading upstairs for din- ner and drinks. Free parking is available for customers. Cyana opens on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at Hard Rock Hotel Malta. The first 500 guests who make a reservation through CyanaMalta.com will receive an exclusive gift for their table to take home during their first visit. Terms and conditions apply. Contact: 2124 6000 or email info@hrhmalta.com and quote CYANAGIFT Opening updates and a first look at the restaurant are availa- ble on Instagram at @CyanaMal- ta. Feline Good at Malta's first In Malta's only cat-exclusive veterinary consultancy, Romanian vet Alina Sarbu is creating a calmer, more feline- friendly approach to animal care, one pink room, rescued cat and purr at a time FELINE Good is Malta's first, only, and very pink cat-exclusive veterinary consultancy service. Behind the company is Roma- nian veterinarian Alina Sarbu, who moved to Malta in 2020 after falling in love with the island's architecture and sun- shine. Having spent years working in veterinary clinics in both Ro- mania and Malta, she eventually decided to do things a little dif- ferently, placing cats at the cen- tre of absolutely everything. And she called it Feline Good. As a consultancy, Feline Good doesn't perform surgeries or more advanced medical care. But, if your feline friend ever needs it, Alina offers consul- tations, along with procedures such as IV drips, blood tests, or vaccinations. If you own a cat, you can be almost certain they would love Alina's office, and not just be- cause she has a diffuser releasing cat pheromones throughout the day. As an almost-architect and cat lover, Alina designed the office specifically around the needs of cats. When asked what she wish- es owners and vets knew about cats, Alina answered simply: "They aren't dogs." Apparently, many people aren't entirely con- scious of this. "Cats don't like to be grabbed," Alina said, so she does her best not to grab them unless abso- lutely necessary. "They don't like being stared at," so Alina keeps eye contact to a minimum. "They don't like noises," so Ali- na set up her quaint office in the sleepy town of Siġġiewi. "In other places, there are dogs barking everywhere and noise spilling out from the streets," EVA BRANNON ebrannon@mediatoday.com.mt Romanian veterinarian Alina Sarbu with her cat Chiara (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)