SLIEMA — A local man, Pawlu, has started a sit-in at a popular bar here, demanding that they start selling pastizzi after hours. The 34-year-old self-proclaimed ‘culinary activist’ has vowed not to leave until his demands are met.
According to sources, Pawlu ordered his first Cisk last Saturday night, and three pints in, he realized the bar only served peanuts. “How can you rax it without pastizzi?” he lamented while trying to explain his plight to the confused bartender.
”What’s the point of drinking if you can’t enjoy it with a hot, flaky pastizz? It’s like having a wedding without a bride!”
Pawlu has since strengthened his position by recruiting fellow patrons, who have started a petition to convince the bar to change their menu.
Meanwhile, the bar owner, Marija, said she couldn’t believe her eyes. “I thought it was just the beer talking. We don’t have a kitchen, let alone a pastizzi supplier!”
The protest has gathered local media attention, with several food bloggers showing up at the scene, asking Pawlu how he feels about traditional Maltese food. “They’re asking me like I’m a politician or something! I just want to eat!” He said. “Who will join me to save the pastizzi?”
At press time, the bar owner is reportedly considering an alternative menu featuring ħobż biż-żejt, but Pawlu remains unfazed, insisting on pastizzi or nothing.