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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST 2015 34 Food Rachel Agius 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 Resto of the week Sicily , Italy 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.A clear and bright straw-yellow, with faint greenish highlights. Bouquet is broad and surprisingly fresh, with notes of citrus, pineapple and a gentle minty hint. Lots of rich flavours and well-balanced, with clear sapid and mineral hints. Perfect with fish and vegetable-based dishes, with raw fish and shellfish. This light and refreshing wine is perfect for everyday fare. It has aromas of pineapple, lime zest and a hint of Mediterranean herbs that all carry over to the palate. Pair this with light first courses or grilled vegetables. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Grillo Fuedo 'Principi di Butera' Quadro QUADRO at the Westin Dragonara Re- sort overlooks the Reef Club beach and, right at the water's edge, offers stun- ning sea views. On warm evenings it is best to sit outdoors and enjoy the sea breeze and the magnificent views. But on cooler evenings the indoor areas are just as impressive with large windows offer- ing the same views without the chilly winds. If you're looking for the ultimate in romantic dining you can book one of the two private rooms to make sure you are not disturbed during a special night out. The same goes for confidential business meetings that may take place over a meal that is sure to impress. The staff are friendly and tables over- look the sea. As the sun sets and the candle light flickers you are transported into a fairytale world where your taste- buds will be tantalised. The menu is mostly fish-dominated and despite being a non-fish eater him- self, virtual vegetarian Jonathan Vella has created some spectacular dishes featuring a vast array of creatures from the sea just a few feet away. Scallops, oysters and mussels domi- nate the starter menu and lobster, and a variety of fresh fish feature on the main menu. Soups and pasta dishes are also on offer and can be served as a starter main or in-between dish. For non-fish eaters there are a number of meat dishes in both the starter and main course section with pepper crust- ed breast of Barbary duck marinated in oyster sauce, grilled fillet of beef with a mushroom and speck crust, twice cooked pork belly with chorizo sausage as well as a few vegetarian dishes. The wine list features a good selec- tion of wines from the new world and the old. If the devil is in the detail then Quadro is definitely a winner, with complemen- tary appetizers consisting of a small bite of fresh salmon rolled in black and white sesame seeds served on a tiny salad of green salad leaves, spring onion with a hint of fresh chilli. Be sure to save room for the decadent desserts. Try the hot, chocolate pudding with an oozing creamy centre served with tobacco truffles and caramel ice- cream. The perfect ending to the meal. The final verdict we came to is that if you are looking for a sport that cap- tivates what the Maltese islands are about, Quadro is the perfect place. En- joying fantastic Mediterranean cuisine, whilst overlooking the same waters that the fresh fish are caught from, is an ide- al evening to impress friends, partners or business contacts, old or new. Quadro is open daily from 19:00 to 22:30 For further information contact 21381000 or visit www.quadrorestaurantmalta.com Quadro, Westin Dragonara Resort, Dragonara Road, St Julians Fishy flavours in fairytale surroundings