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32 RESTO OF THE WEEK maltatoday, SUNDAY, 13 JULY 2014 Palio's at the Westin Dragonara CHOOSING between a day on the beach or a good meal can be a tough decision, but why not pick a place where you can do both? A swim after work followed by din- ner or Sunday lunch followed by an afternoon swim. Palio's at The Westin Dragonara offers the best of both worlds – a great casual lunch or dinner and a swim. Last weekend I headed down to the Reef Club for a late afternoon swim – and some rock throwing with my nephew – followed by a glass of wine, with views of the sea while the sun set, and an early sup- per. The menu at Palio's is simple yet fresh and enticing. With a selec- tion of pizza, pasta, salads, fresh fish and meats there is bound to be something to tickle your fancy. And if you're not really very hun- gry, why not try some of the tapas, perfect for sharing or as a stepping stone into a great meal. Try the trio of dips or if you want to keep it tra- ditionally local, the bigilla served with galletti, or for something more substantial, the calamari fritti – tender rings of calamari deep fried in batter, drenched in lemon juice and dipped into a tangy sauce. Although you can expect to find all your usual favourites, be on the lookout for some truly innovative dishes like the watermelon mojito salad served with salad leaves, wa- termelon, cucumber, feta cheese and mint leaves topped with a lime and Bacardi dressing – how's that for a Friday night out? If you are looking for something a little more indulgent, check out some of the chef 's signature dish- es, including homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with mushrooms, pine nuts and Parma ham. Fresh fish depends on what is available from the fishermen's catch but it always fresh out of the waters you are overlooking, and main courses from the grill include some finger-licking pork ribs with a sticky glaze served with fries and coleslaw or some deliciously indul- gent spiced pork belly among oth- ers. Or if you're looking for some- thing simple try the Westin burger – a delicious beef patty made even more delicious with melty Ameri- can cheese and sweet onion mar- malade, or one of the vast number of pizzas. Again the regular favour- ites are available – all served with choice ingredients but keep your eyes open for something special – truffles and roasted garlic or duck and hoisin sauce. Desserts are decadent with a choice of homemade Snickers cake, cassata, Belgian chocolate fudge cake and apple crumble among others. If you've just had lunch you can end your meal with an afternoon swim, or retreat to your sofa. Whatever your decision, it is bound to be at the end of a worthwhile af- ternoon out. Palio's is open daily for dinner from 7pm and for Sunday lunch from 1pm. Free parking is available to pa- trons. Charles Grech & Co. Ltd., Valley Road, B'Kara Tel: 2144 4400 2013 Grillo Feudo 'Principi di Buetra' Sicily DOC Grillo can produce charming, modern and hearty wines of quality. Its distinctive aromas of other white grapes have spurred recent winemaker interest, like Inzolia. About 2,300 hectares (5,750 acres) of Grillo are planted, or around 3% of the white grapes planted in Sicily. Grillo Feudo made from grapes picked at perfect aromatic ripening and then given a very soft pressing. The must underwent temperature-controlled fermentation (16-18°C/60-64°F) in stainless steel tanks, remaining on its lees for 4-6 months. It then matured for few months in the bottle Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, B'Kara T: 2144-4400 WINE OF THE WEEK Palio's Westin Dragonara St Julian's Tel: 21381000 Email: westin.dragonara@ westin.com Lazy summer days by the sea 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 FOOD Enjoy what's left of the summer with a fantastic meal and view of the sea at Palio's