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Zest - where east meets west in both dining and decor. The chic restaurant is a point of encounter between Continental and Asian cuisine in a contemporary ambiance oozing relaxed elegance. The menu boasts a selection of dishes from Thai curries, Indonesian noodles, Singaporean seafood Laksas, continental  pan fried lamb to Japanese teppanyaki. Attractive features include an open wine cellar and  sushi bar on the restaurant floor, where patrons can sit around the chef and enjoy the art of preparing Japanese sushi. Located on the first floor at the Hotel Juliani, using the transformed town house's original entrance and external staircase, the restaurant enjoys the added bonus of an-open air terrace bar, overooking romantic Spinola Bay and ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Hotel Juliani, 12, St George's Road, St. Julian's T:   +356 2138 7600 Email:   info@zestflavours.com Web:   www.zestflavours.com

Peperoncino offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by a beautiful ambiance set in a quiet part of St. Julian's.   The restaurant provides inside and outside dining with a lovely view of Balluta Bay. Apart  from the wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff you will find Mediterranean cuisine with tantalising  specialities in Peperoncino. The 18th century building is styled in a traditional cosy Maltese atmosphere. With good cooking a wonderful warm atmosphere generous portions and a delightful service, you will surely be satisified at Peperoncino. Besides its delicious home made food Peperoncino also prides itself in providing restauranteurs with freshly done suckling pig on the daily menu 8, Bay Street, Balluta Bay, St. Julian's T:   +356 2138  8872 M:            9944 4046 Email:   igor.peperoncino@gmail.com Web:   www.ivanardonjic.com/Peperoncino

A flexible 11 week program designed for preschool up to teenage. Children from preschool up to teenage are invited to experience and explore different program of activities such as : Physical activities, Science & Experiments, Drama, Cooking, Gymnastics, Singing & Music, Dance, Swimming, Art & Crafts, Adventure Techniques, Self-defence & much more in fully equipped  facilities and gymnasium.Children are divided into appropriate age groups where professional team have designed a variety of activities specifically for each group. Venue:   Boys Junior Lyceum in Hamrun Dates:   Monday  5th July till Friday 17th September Opening Hours:    7.00 till 17.00 T:   2122 2551 M:  9984 2288 Email:   info@mickeyseducare.com

Situated at the imposing Palazzo Spinola, in St. Julian's, L-Ghonella Restaurant has established itself as one of the best restaurants serving Mediterranean- Maltese contemproary cuisine. The menu offers dishes such as grilled goat's cheese, buccatini pasta cooked with a marriage of fresh shellfish, while the pork fillet dish has become legendary. The restaurant also serves fish dishes including grilled octopus, mixed fish platter as well as king prawns served on a bed of rice. During the winter months dinner is served from the Palace Cellar whilst during the summer months you can opt to dine outside on the terrace. Spinola Palace, Church Street, St Julian's Tel:   +356 2135 1027 Mob:          7970 1877 / 9929 0632 Email:    info@ghonella.com Web:     www.ghonella.com

Situated on Malta's most beautiful promenade, The Kitchen is one of the top restaurants on the island. Owned by the international award-winning Chef Mark Gauci and his partner Nadja, this is the kind of place that make you want to return time and again. Once you enter the inconspicuous front door, you discover a minimalist  yet comforting environment and an atmosphere that only few places on the island can create. Mark has recently won the prestigious Chef of the Year award. The a' la carte menu is versatile, both taste-wise and price-wise. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. 210, Tower Road, Sliema Tel:   +356 2131 1112 Mob:         9945 5650 / 60

Ta' Kolina is a quaint, family run restaurant on Tower Road (one of Sliema's most popular spots) and has been opened since 1974.   Ta' Kolina is a typical Maltese restaurant with its traditional Maltese limestone interior and decor. Ta' Kolina offer a variety of fresh fish, rabbit, steak and many more traditional dishes. A wide selection of best Maltese wines are available. All in all this restaurant provides its guests with the true taste of Maltese cuisine at a reasonable price. 151, Tower Road, Sliema Tel:   +356 2133 5106 Mob:         9942 4877 email:   takolina@gmail.com

Relatively new but already popular, Ristorante Del Capo is situated at the roof level of the Sliema Car Park. Dining in a unique ambience - whether indoors or al fresco on the beautiful terraces - you definitely enjoy the Dolce Vita of Sicilian dining.   The focus at Del Capo dishes prepared by locally renowned Chef Elias and Chef Antonio from Catania.   Everything is available from a delicious plate of pasta to mouth-watering antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, lobsters and freshly grilled steak and meat dishes.   Ristorante Del Capo is ideal for casual / business lunches or any dinner occasion or function and accomodation up to a hundred or more persons, whether seated or standing. The cherry on the cake? Parking is free! Reservations recommended

Chef  Allien Diwan, trained in a Michelin Star Indian Restaurant in London, spices up the restaurant dinning scene of Malta.  The multi course Prestige Menu is a culinary adventure wherein each dish is carefully and thoughtfully put together reflecting Alien's understanding and passion for good food and intense flavours.   The food is based on traditional recipes with contemporary twist on the presentation.   We serve the food in small courses and continuously from the kitchen which allows you to savour individual courses .   Whatever we put on the plate has to be superior quality as we spice the food to enhance its natural flavour and not to overpower it. Tourist  Street, Qawra Tel:   +356 2157 6735 Mob:          7980 3324 email:   allen@allendiwan.com Web:   www.allendiwan.com

Luxury, fully equipped apartments, air-conditioned. Phone owner:   Tel:   00356 7929 2925 email:   gfmproperties@hotmai;l.com

relax in this fantastic spacious farmhouse consisting of four bedrooms, lovely pool and bbq area Tel:   +356 7959 1799 / 7942 0204 Web:   www.sanmartinfarmhouses.com

Rooms to hire Tel:   020 7247 4595 Email:   Kmushtaq57@hotmail.com

With pool, garden and BBQ area Welcomes you to a relaxing break Tel:   +356 2157 4903, 7930 8668 Email:   theumaf@maltanet.net