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36 RESTO OF THE WEEK FOOD U Bistrot Dry January is over, but wouldn't it be nice if you could feel as good as this all year round? Eating well doesn't have to be such a chore as more and more people are taking to healthy lifest yles. As people become more health conscious – yes, even in Malta, though it is taking us longer to get there than our European counterparts – dining out often means straying from your healthy regime to indulge in creamy, but- tery afternoons, fuelled by wine and adding inches to your waist- line. However this need not be the case. Some restaurants are start- ing to think of the health con- scious and including meals that don't necessarily mean straying from your weekday routine. U Bistrot is one such place. Every- thing on the menu is made from fresh and succulent ingredients that change according to the seasons. Whether you're just stopping for a quick sandwich or a heart- ier meal then there is something on the menu sure to entice. Try some of their creative salads that include honey glazed salmon, succulent rosemary chicken or an eclectic mix of colour and f lavour in an all-Maltese 'Bidwi salad ' featuring t ypically Maltese ingredients like roasted peppers, marrows, aubergines and goats cheese served on a chunk of Mal- tese bread baked in a limestone oven. If you are really watching your weight then pick one of Marion Mizzi 's selection. Renowned throughout Malta for her abil- it y to turn the plumper portion of the population into confident beach babes, U Bistrot always has a selection of her recipes that are portion controlled to ensure the right amount of meat, carbs and veggies to stick to a skinny girl 's diet. These items change weekly so that regulars remain Of course like any good café there is also something for the not-so-weight-conscious. Fantas- tic snacks for a quick bite to eat during your lunchbreak include sandwhiches and wraps. Their sandwiches include the regular classics like a BLT along with beautiful creations of their own like a bacon, brie and chicken sandwich served with a fruit y jam. To drink there are some fan- tastic juices and smoothies to tantalise your taste buds and de- licious desserts that work just as well with a meal as they do as an afternoon snack… or maybe even breakfast. To top it all you can enjoy all of this in the beautiful Balluta Bay, enjoying the spring sunshine and watching the world go by. If you need something to eat but can't get away, U Bistrot also do free deliveries for orders over €15 to Sliema and St Julian's area. Rachel Zammit Cutajar takes a look at a restaurant and brings a recipe, wine and delicacy of the week. Write to us with your comments on restaurants or submit your own recipes to rzammitcutajar@mediatoday.com.mt Deliciously healthy snacks at U Bistrot Charles Grech & Co. Ltd., Valley Road, B'Kara Tel: 2144 4400 Rocca di Montemassi 2010 – Tuscany, Italy Rocca di Montemassi 2010 – Tuscany, Italy 92 points Robert Parker; 93 Wine Enthusiast. The Rocca di Montemassi Estate is situated in the Monteregio zone, a long-standing wineproducing district that gained D.O.C. status relatively recently. The zone itself constitutes a highly distinctive terroir between the shoreline and the local hills boasting rich metal deposits. The soil, which is predominantly clay-based and is almost devoid of silt, is perfect for allowing the vines to gain access to all their nutrients, while retaining rainwater in the spring during very dry spells. Sun rays bathe the area from Montalcino to Bolgheri (by the sea), providing the vines and grapes with ideal light. The pedo-climatic conditions are therefore perfect for obtaining exciting wines. Maremma un- doubtedly represents the new frontier for Italian wines because it enjoys extraordinary quality potential that is virtually unexplored. The grapes (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah, 15% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot) are handpicked, select- ing only those that are perfectly ripe. The Merlot and Syrah varietals are harvested between the 10th and 15th of September. Followed by Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon in early October. Each varietal is vinified separately in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 30 days. After separating the juice from the must, the malolactic fermentation immediately follows. Aging lasts for 12 months. Imported exclusively by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, B'Kara. T: 2144-4400 Address: U Bistrot, Balluta Bay, St Julian's Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00am to midnight; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00am Contact: 23112361 Web: www.ubistrot.com Sink your teeth in some of their more indulgent desserts Sit outside and soak up the sunshine at U Bistrot while enjoying the freshest ingredients served in style