• Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    With an admirable list of successful restaurant concepts, a well-established on-screen chef role, and a selection of critically acclaimed cookbooks to his name, Todd English has earnt himself an impressive culinary reputation stateside. And now, just a year and a half after launching his first restaurant, Todd English’s Olives, in the Middle East, the seasoned chef talks further expansion in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with us during his recent visit to the capital.

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  • Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina

    Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina

    Launched in October last year, La Cala is a new boutique bar and restaurant nestled within the Ghantoot Marina waterways. From the guys behind Pier 7’s popular British eatery, The Scene, this new opening presents a refreshing way to brunch...

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  • Everything you need to know about the paleo diet

    Everything you need to know about the paleo diet

    The word “paleo” derives from Paleolithic, which describes the caveman epoch some 2.6 million years ago, before mankind began to farm and cultivate crops. During this era, humans had to hunt for their food, as such the paleo diet follows similar rules...

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  • How to quit sugar

    How to quit sugar

    Some nutritional experts now believe that sugar, rather than saturated fat is the cause of the modern-day obesity epidemic. From Gary Taubes‘s war on sugar to the New York Times exposé on the sugar industry and the release of Damon Gameau’s “That Sugar Film” and the sweet stuff is increasing in the media spotlight…

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  • Dinner review: Ruya

    Dinner review: Ruya

    A new gem has opened on the waterfront of Dubai Marina serving up beautiful Anatolian classics with a contemporary twist...

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  • Brunch review: Palazzo Versace Dubai

    Brunch review: Palazzo Versace Dubai

    The hotel’s Friday brunch is based in Giardino restaurant on the ground floor. During the week, it doubles as the hotel’s all day dining venue – for which there are some tell tale signs – there’s self-serve counters and luminescent bright lighting...

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  • Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina

    Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina

    Set up by British celebrity chef Jason Atherton, the venue is one of 17 restaurants worldwide under the Atherton brand. Akin to the rest, it’s split in two, with the first half – known as The Social Room - acting as a standalone bar while the second half – Marina Social – is an open plan restaurant and kitchen.

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  • Ten steps to a healthier diet

    Ten steps to a healthier diet

    Having a healthy diet is an integral part of losing weight. The New Atkins Lifestyle Nutritionist Linda O’Byrne explains how small tweaks to a low carb diet can make a big difference...

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  • Dinner review: Claypot, Citymax, Kuwait Rd

    Dinner review: Claypot, Citymax, Kuwait Rd

    Dubai is certainly not lacking in high-end Indian restaurants pushing the boundaries of molecular gastronomy. The city however, is perhaps left wanting when it comes to relaxed, old-fashioned curry houses serving up wholesome delicious food. This is where Claypot steps in...

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