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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 30 JULY 2017 36 Food AS the sun sets, the old limestone buildings of Rabat are bathed in magic-hour light, glowing orange. A flock of birds sweeps the sky and Rabat's labyrinth of streets below us are at peace. With a massive jug of berry sangria filled to the brim with fresh fruits, I am at peace too. Summer is finally here. After a long day or week of work there's nothing more beautiful than enjoying a summer even- ing with your favourite people at Palazzo Castelletti's RedWhite Roof Top restaurant in Rabat. Taking in the ambiance, I notice the various groups dining at Red- White Roof Top for the evening. An old group of friends reunites with laughter at the neighbour- ing table and tucked along the rooftop's edge, a young couple romantically dines holding hands across the table. A family of four enjoys dinner in style and two el- derly ladies meet near the lift in a warm embrace. RedWhite Roof Top is a place to celebrate the special moments in life or make a new one. It comes to no surprise that the beautifully restored Palazzo Cas- telletti, home to three restaurants – San Andrea, RedWhite and Trois, is one of Malta's premier venues for celebrating weddings, hen's parties, birthday parties and the likes. If the setting weren't enough to keep us coming back for more, the menu is *insert cliché Ital- ian chef kiss*. RedWhite Roof Top's exquisite menu paired with down-to-earth staff and relaxing seating makes for a fine dining experience in familial comfort. It's a place where you feel like the king or queen of your own palazzo and that is truly a feeling to be sa- voured. The oriental mussels as a starter are exquisite, cooked in a broth of coconut milk with a Thai influ- enced blend of lemon grass, gin- ger, coriander and chili. My guest enjoys deep-fried crispy mushrooms served with in house pickled vegetables and de- lectably savory sundried tomato mayonnaise as a dipping sauce. Definitely comfort food but at the same time not heavy either. I continue with the perfect com- pliment to my starter: char grilled sea bass served on a bed of potato croquettes and dressed with this rich curry coconut mussel cream. With very unique and appetis- ing vegetarian options that can be hard to come by in Malta, my guest goes vegetarian for the night with lunette pasta filled with ricotta, almonds and broc- coli, tossed in cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cream sauce. The dishes were absolutely de- lightful. As day turns to night, the ambi- ent lighting is slowly turned on. Not wanting our dinner to end, we finish the night with dessert – tiramisu and strawberry cheese- cake and of course a few espres- sos. We cosy up in blankets under the open night sky, reminisce about the oriental mussels and start to plan our next evening at RedWhite Roof Top. Resto of the week Vermentino is quickly becoming the 'it' white wine of the past year and it's no wonder with authentic imports like this Verm from Rocca di Montemassi hitting our shelves. 100% hand-picked fruit from Tuscany that underwent soft pressing to enable to subtle, nuanced flavours of Vermentino to really shine. Aromas of white flowers, spice and hint of ripe fruit sit alongside a place of substantial freshness, citrus notes and an underlying character of almond. Vermentino is a Mediterranean grape variety that was virtually unknown until recently. It is a bright and refreshing wine. Lively floral, lime and green apple flavors shaded with dusty mineral notes vibrate with racy acidity. The wine is light bodied, fresh and tangy, perfect for sipping by the pool or pairing with grilled shellfish. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 2016 Rocca di Montemassi Calasole Vermentino Toscana, italy WINE OF THE WEEK Magical summer sunsets on the rooftop RedWhite 62, Palazzo Castelletti, St Paul's Street, Rabat Tel: 21452562 www.palazzocastelletti.com Facebook: redwhitelounge Summer is a magical time when the day extends until dinner time. The best way to enjoy the turn of day into night is sitting on the rooftop of Palazzo Castelletti, drink in hand, mulling over the menu. SASHA SHUMARA gets a feel for Maltese summers high up above the village of Rabat

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