This New Asian Street-Food Joint In Balluta Is Unveiling Musical Talent As Fresh As Their Cocktails

A brand new terrace gastro-bar called Nori at The Villa is opening its doors this July and they’re ready to blow your mind with innovative cocktails and delicious Asian-inspired hot bites and platters, all set in front of the gorgeous backdrop of Balluta Bay.

To complement the whole unusual-cocktails-meets-Asian-food experience, Nori is also filling its live music calendar with the hottest undiscovered talent Malta has to offer, from solo vocalists and lounge DJs to jazz artists.

Pushing to support local unknown talent, Nori has been gathering singers and musicians to perform throughout the summer, and their soon-to-be-opened space is the perfect stage for budding careers, with a huge potential for varied audiences throughout the summer.

Located in Balluta Bay, Nori will open its doors in mid-July alongside Taro Restaurant under the roof of the newly-refurbished space, The Villa, which has been recently reacquired by Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa.

Whether it’s a cute early-evening date, or a long-overdue catch-up dinner with friends, this place has the winning combination of tasty food paired with refreshing drinks meets a light, summer atmosphere situated directly between summer hotspots Sliema and St. Julian’s in chic Balluta Bay, which has become the ideal escape for low-key nights of fun with friends.

With cocktails specifically created and mixed by award-winning bartenders Zdravko Mitev and Daniele Russo for Nori, the unusual-but-delicious menu will quench your thirst and tease your taste buds while the food menu, which was designed to be shared with friends at your table, works to satisfy every craving you’ve had for weeks.

“WHAT??’ will now be more than just an overly dramatic statement, it will also be the name of the cocktail you order as your friend dishes all the latest gossip.

Nori is always looking for fresh performers, so tag someone you know who would fit the bill, or if you think you have what it takes, send an email to [email protected] with a short clip of what you’ve got and you could be one step closer to making your dream job a reality.

Tag a friend who would be the perfect musician or artist for a place like this!