Rhodes W1, Grosvenor House Dubai
An afternoon tea conjures up everything I love — a sophisticated setting, tons of brewed tea, and of course, freshly baked scones...
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To Hell('s kitchen) and Back
The charming French chef, Jean Christophe Novelli, tells us about his meteoric rise to the top, subsequent fall, and eventual recovery, to find out what lessons he’s learnt from the journey.
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Creekside Japanese Restaurant, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers
Even with numerous Japanese restaurants dotted around, whether it’s high-end, casual, or hole-in-the wall eateries, most people don’t tend to think beyond sushi or ramen...
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Interpreter of recipes
Australian celebrity chef and now Dubai restaurateur Greg Malouf tells us how he went from not even being able to spell ‘chef’ to becoming a world renowned ambassador of Middle Eastern cuisine, reinterpreting the traditional for modern palates.
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Bord Eau, Shangri La Hotel Qaryat al Beri Abu Dhabi
What’s it like: This award-winning restaurant has long been established as one of the best fine dining options in Abu Dhabi, and with a new chef de cuisine at the helm, things are set to get even better. Sophisticated and… -
Nay Restaurant and Lounge, Emirates Financial Tower, DIFC
What’s it like:This new Lebanese eatery is a hidden gem tucked away in the Emirates Financial Towers building in DIFC. When I visited the glamorous, yet relaxed, restaurant on a weekday evening, it was quite crowded even though it was… -
Safety first!
With the rising summer temperatures, keeping food safe from spoiling becomes that much more of a challenge. Nicola Monteath asks the experts to share their advice on how to make food safety a priority at home.
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Authenticity kills creativity!
India’s best known chef, Sanjeev Kapoor, tells Rashi Sen why reinvention is paramount in food, in a freewheeling chat about his life and times.
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Cravin’ Cajun, Novotel Al Barsha
What it’s like: A refreshing new addition to the Dubai dining scene, this restaurant not only introduces a new and relatively lesser known cuisine to local punters (I mean, do we really need another fine dining Italian restaurant here?), but… -
Made in China!
Farah Sawaf met up with Ken Hom of internationally renowned TV series, 'Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery' fame, and came back blown away by his humility.
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Spectrum on One, Fairmont Dubai
When it comes to decadent Friday brunches, there’s plenty of choices in our city. However, when it comes to customisation of dishes, and variety of cuisines with themes to match each, then Spectrum on One’s brunch is the place to be!
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Imperium, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Offering a refreshing change from the excesses of typical Dubai brunches, the French-themed one at Imperium is a well and truly civilised way to enjoy a Friday afternoon.
