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  Where to eat and drink in Athens: A FooDiva culinary guide to Greece

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  Within just one hour of strolling around the streets of downtown Athens, mask-free, a huge weight lifted off my shoulders – and I could finally breathe...

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  Can Greek and Spanish cuisines work harmoniously at Myrra by Opa?

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  Dubai boasts its fair share of excellent Greek restaurants so what does one do to take it a step further? Fuse Greek food with...

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  Can Opa smash it?

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  Another Greek restaurant in Dubai. Another Greek restaurant review? That's my thinking as we trudge towards another ‘authentic’ experience, but in the same way that the plain elevator in the Fairmont Dubai on Sheikh Zayed opens to a mesmerising...

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  Is Taverna Greek Kitchen authentic?

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  Goodbye Left Bank. Hello Taverna. Another licensed Greek restaurant opens in Dubai – this time overlooking Souk Madinat’s waterway. Operated by Food Fund, the Greek-South African restaurateurs who also own Eat...

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  Is Avli by Tashas a temple to modern Greek dining in Dubai?

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  Avli by Tashas in DIFC has replaced Laluz as the tenth licensed Greek restaurant addition to a saturated Dubai dining scene and one that I am keen to try after my disappointing experience at...

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  Can Ena become more than a ONE-hit wonder?

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  Avgolemono. A traditional Greek egg and lemon soup. It may not sound particularly appealing, but if cooked correctly, it is. Trust me. This chicken-infused rice broth, whisked with eggs and the juice of freshly squeezed lemons is pure...

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  Ammos: slick service devoid of overt upselling

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  Overt upselling in a restaurant (or anywhere for that matter) is a tremendous turn off. No one likes to smell the sell. The diner has wisened up and can spot when a waiter tries to upsell a more...

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  Gaia: do the big things matter more than the little touches?

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  The issue with new Dubai restaurant GAIA is reflected in the name; the use of upper case letters echoes the focus on the glamorous aspects of opening a restaurant...

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  Is Shimmers On The Beach more than just the setting?

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  When I shortlist Dubai restaurants to review, I typically prioritise based on one or more of the following qualities. A concept that is home-grown (even though I love my celeb chef...

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