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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2015 34 Food The Kessler grows on a sandstone soil and displays in its centre a valley that is globally facing east, south-east, south-east, which protects it from north winds and cold air streams brought by the valley of Guebwiller. As a natural extension of the Grand Cru Kitterlé, its subsoils are reddish over Vosgean sandstone bedrock. At its base, an outcrop of limestone results in clay soils. The colour is bright, clear and transparent. A fresh and young robe.The first olfactory approach is pleasant and expressive. I can sense a variation around citrus fruits scent, particularly lemon. Fragrances of aromatic herbs such as lime blossom and citronella complete this range.After aeration, the aromas are expressed with force and magnitude. The lemon aromas are confirmed, marked by the zest, as well as kumquat. A minerality marked by a saline character emerges and combines with the smell of freshly cut grass. A complex and charming nose that is already well open. On the palate, the onset is clear; this wine is to be enjoyed dry. Serve with: fish grilled on grapevine twigs or in papillote, vegetable terrine. Example: grilled sea bream with fennel, bouillabaisse Riesling Grand Cru Kessler 2009 Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace -France Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 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 THE older I get the harder it seems to keep those love handles from taking over, more so the love handles so lovingly packaged in restaurant food – who wants to be care- ful about what you eat when you're paying good money for a food experience! As people become more health con- scious – yes, even in Malta, though it is taking us longer to get there than our Eu- ropean counterparts – dining out often means straying from your healthy regime to indulge in creamy, buttery afternoons, fuelled by wine and adding inches to your waistline. However this need not be the case. Some restaurants are starting to think of the health conscious and including meals that don't necessarily mean straying from your weekday routine. U Bistrot is one such place. Everything 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 heartier 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 flavour in an all-Maltese 'Bidwi salad' fea- turing typically Maltese ingredients like roasted peppers, marrows, aubergines and goat's cheese served on a chunk of Maltese bread baked in a limestone oven. If you are really watching your weight then pick one of Marion Mizzi's selection. Well-known throughout Malta for her ability to turn the plumper portion of the population into confident beach babes, U Bistrot always has a selection of her reci- pes that are portion-controlled to ensure the right amount of meat, carbs and veg- gies to stick to a skinny girl's diet. These items change weekly so that regulars re- main. Of course like any good café there is also something for the not-so-weight-con- scious. Fantastic snacks for a quick bite to eat during your lunch break include sand- wiches and wraps. Their sandwiches in- clude the regular classics like a BLT along with beautiful creations of their own like a bacon, brie and chicken sandwich served with a fruity jam. To drink there are some fantastic juices and smoothies to tantalise your tastebuds and delicious 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. 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 Deliciously healthy snacks at U Bistrot Sit outside and soak up the sunshine at U Bistrot while enjoying the freshest ingredients served in style Sink your teeth in some of their more indulgent desserts Some restaurants are starting to think of the health conscious and including meals that don't necessarily mean straying from your weekly routine – U Bistrot is one such place