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36 RESTO OF THE WEEK FOOD LOOKING to heat up your Fri- day nights? Why not check out Vinotheque Bistro in St George's Bay for their Friday night spe- cials of super grills and fantastic wines. Vinotheque Bistro, at the Mari- na Hotel, Corinthia Beach Resort started out as Malta's first wine bar but has since developed into so much more. Unlike the traditional wine bar, Vinotheque Bistro is light and airy and makes the most of the Mediterranean sunshine. Wrought iron chairs and small round tables make give the place a brighter and more uplifting at- mosphere. Boasting an extensive wine list, the bistro also offers a great se- lection of lighter meals, ideal for a casual night out with friends or for an informal meeting with business partners. Friday night is a particularly good night to head on down to Vinotheque. After a stressful week at work, make the most of the three hours of free parking at the Marina Hotel, Corinthia Beach Resort and arrive relaxed and ready for an evening of good food, good wine and good com- pany. Friday night is f lame night. Whether you are out with your latest f lame or not, take advan- tage of the vast selection of meats on the grill, from the most tender rib-eye steaks to some more adventurous cuts like duck breast, pork fil- lets and lamb chops. When it's cold and rainy outside, why not have a bowl of hot soup to get your meal off to a warm start. Try some of their innovative f la- vour combinations like celeriac and ap- ple for something that is outside of the normal boring old vegetable soup. The winter cold keeps us wrapped up warm, the perfect excuse to indulge in their scrump- tious desserts. At the end of the meal, sit back and relax and enjoy what's left of your wine or some after dinner liquors and watch any remaining stresses from your week just melt away. Escape from your hectic life- st yle for a few hours at the end of the week and get your weekend off to a great start with a dinner at Vinotheque Bistro. 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 Charles Grech & Co. Ltd., Valley Road, B'Kara Tel: 2144 4400 Esudo Rojo Syrah 2012 - Maipo Valley – Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Chile Escudo Rojo has introduced a new elegant packaging and complements its master blend with a new range of five single varietals and one rosé wine. It is now a complete range that includes five varietal wines -- Carmenere, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc -- and a rosé. Coming from the best terroirs in Chile, they each epitomize varietal character and elegance This syrah wine will delight people seeking quality wines, who are curious to discover new tastes and are looking for unique experi- ences. The wine has an attractive, dense and deep ruby colour with a violet tint. Full bodied and highly expressive chacacter. Exclusively Imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, B'Kara T: 2144-4400. Keeping the flame alive at Vinotheque Vinotheque Bistro Marina Hotel, Corinthia Beach Resort St George's Bay, St Julian's. Tel: 23702000 Email: info@marinahotel.com.mt WINE OF THE WEEK