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Torno Subito: What to expect at Chef Massimo Bottura’s Dubai eatery

The phrase “Torno Subito” translates to “I’ll be back soon!” and is borrowed from sign boards that hang in closed store fronts in Italy indicating their afternoon break. Fitting really, when the concept behind chef Massimo Bottura’s only restaurant…
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Dates for your diary: Three new weekly events at Soul Street Dubai

Sponsored: Trendy dinner hotspot Soul Street at the newly opened FIVE Jumeirah Village is shaking up the city’s restaurant and nightlife scene with three new events promising to get you into the party mood. Join the city’s most wanted…
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Culinary festival ‘Gather by JW’ heads to Dubai this weekend

Sponsored: For the first time ever, Gather by JW is coming to Dubai this weekend – from the 24th to 26th October. The event will bring together an incredible roster of chefs and culinary experts, and a range of…
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The Oberoi Dubai launches duo of weekend culinary nights

Sponsored: The blistering summer heat has ceased, and we can now finally look forward to enjoying sweeter weather alongside al fresco dining over the coming months. And what better way to mark the start of the season than a BBQ,…
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Marks & Spencer adds new products to its vegan line, Plant Kitchen

Following its successful launch of the brand’s firs ever vegan-friendly line, Plant Kitchen, earlier this year, Marks & Spencer are now adding more delicious products due to its popular demand. The range, which already includes scrumptious cauliflower popcorn, tikka masala…
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Five reasons to check out this international Friday brunch this weekend

Sponsored: If you’re looking for a brunch that goes beyond borders this weekend, look no further than the Friday Feast at Sheraton Grand Dubai. Grilled, glazed or roasted, it is all about fresh, live cooking and a healthy, modern…
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Cooking with Lakeland: How to create an ultra fresh quinoa salad

Chef Aleksandar takes us through a simple quinoa salad recipe – the perfect healthy lunch option, using some of his favourite Lakeland products. In case you missed it, Lakeland is offering an exclusive BBC Good Food Middle East discount until…
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Double the fun: Yoann Grillet on FIVE’s Jumeirah Village expansion

We caught up with FIVE’s director of F&B and culinary, Yoann Grillet, to get the lowdown on the luxury brand’s latest hotel opening in Jumeirah Village, featuring more than 247 luxurious rooms, 269 private floating pools and numerous modern…
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Phuket Cleanse: The detox and wellness resort where food is the focus

From probiotic drinks to raw superfood grain-free crackers, this intimate wellness resort in Thailand has been creating it all – and now they’re inviting guests into the kitchen with a new retreat. Danae Mercer travels to Phuket Cleanse to…
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Kcal’s Lauren Jacobsen on creating tasty and nutritious school lunches

Kcal’s Director of Nutrition, Lauren Jacobsen shares all the inspiration you’ll need for creating tasty and nutritious back-to-school lunchboxes that your kids will love. For parents creating back-to-school lunchboxes, what food groups should each packed lunch contain? Lunches should…
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Girls, there’s a new ladies’ night offer that you should know about

Sponsored: Girls! With the influx of new ladies’ night offers cropping up every week, we understand that it can be hard to keep track of the latest hotspots and know where to go next. But here’s one we think…
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Head of culinary Mahmoud Alkahwaji’s “must-try dishes” at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Tell us a little bit about how you started out as a chef… After graduating with a degree in Hotel Management, I began my career as a commis chef at a standalone restaurant here in Dubai. In 2009, I joined…
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