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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 5 JUNE 2016 34 Food Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Vermentino Calasole 2015 Rocca di Montemassi Maremma Toscana DOC, Italy 100% Vermentino from the district of Roccastrada, Maremma Toscana. The grapes were picked by hand at the beginning of September and then underwent a soft pressing. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at 18°-22°C. The wine remains on its fine lees for six months before being bottled. The Colour is brilliant straw-yellow. White flowers, with spicy notes and hints of just barely ripe fruit. Substantial yet fresh, with citrus hints and almondy notes. Its pleasant freshness makes it an ideal accompaniment for crustaceans, shrimps and fish cooked in salt. 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 THE foodie renaissance is upon us and even the most venerable establishments have come to understand the importance of offering a varied menu, catering to a number of dietary restrictions. Ever since its regeneration a few years back, the Valletta Waterfront has already experienced a changing of the guard, with some establishments quickly fading from memory and others staunchly resisting the inevitable tide of change. Of those res- taurants that stuck it out, Nan Yuan is ar- guably one of the most popular and it too is getting with the times through its over- hauled menu that pairs beloved favourites with new dishes that everyone can enjoy. While there have always been vegetar- ian dishes on the menu – the rainbow beansprouts are a particular favourite – the addition of new fish dishes and gluten-free options means that everyone at the table has a vast choice and needn't feel left out. The steamed fish, served with a choice of black bean, oyster or ginger sauce, is fresh caught and sold by weight. If you are more inclined towards other sea creatures, the king prawns in oyster sauce will prove a delectable op- tion. For colder days perhaps, the prawn soup – a clear broth with prawns, ginger, vegetables, lemongrass and just a touch of chili – offers a filling, aromatic dish that features a number of classic Cantonese flavours. For the gluten-averse, every section of the menu has something for you and is clearly marked so you can make an in- formed choice. Even the noodles section – normally off-limits for the gluten intol- erant – has three options, each using rice noodles in combination with vegetables, seafood or the Nan Yuan Special. The old favourites are all there and all delicious – beef in oyster sauce, chicken satay and sweet and sour pork feature on the menu and are safe for coeliacs and those with gluten intolerance. The things that make Nan Yuan a popu- lar favourite are still very much present – excellent prices, generous portions, a bus- tling location and tasteful décor – and the new menu means your family night out or an intimate dinner are more accessible to everyone, whatever their dietary needs. NAN YUAN, VALLETTA WATERFRONT, FLORIANA TEL: 21225310 WEB: WWW.NANYAUNMALTA.COM FACEBOOK: NAN YUAN VALLETTA WATERFRONT Resto of the week WINE OF THE WEEK New flavours meet old favourites Nan Yuan on the Valletta Waterfront has established itself as one of Malta's top Chinese haunts. This restaurant is getting with the times and offering new dishes to accommodate those with dietary restrictions. RACHEL AGIUS heads down there to see what they have on offer PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAY ATTARD