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  Nordic cuisine finally docks in Dubai, but what is it?

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  Nordic cuisine may be new for Dubai, but the term was first coined in 2004 by chef Rene Redzepi (who had just opened Noma which went on to become the World’s Best Restaurant in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014)...

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  To burger or to lobster? That is the question

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  Is it going to be a burger or a lobster kind of day? Now that's a tough decision for a burger aficionado with a newfound love for lobster rolls. Thankfully, Burger & Lobster made...

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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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  Is Firebird by Michael Mina just an expensive diner?

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  At my ‘go to’ diner in the United States, one can order food scattered, smothered, covered or chunked. So when I think of diner fare, I don’t expect a "gourmet interpretation"...

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  Jordan: top 10 dishes, a 4 day itinerary and Jordanian restaurants in Dubai

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  It’s my fourth visit to Jordan in a dozen years, but this time round I leave with a richer understanding of the culture, the people and the cuisine. A Jordanian kitchen serves up many ethnic...

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  Is Cipriani anything more than pricey pizza?

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  "The secret of Cipriani isn't about what can be seen or touched, but what can be felt and sensed. It is intangible but palpable. It can't be patented, but even after eighty-two years it hasn't been...

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  Meet chef Nathan Outlaw at his first international restaurant, in Burj Al Arab

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  For the first time ever, Burj Al Arab has signed up a big name consultant chef to revamp one of its restaurants in Dubai, Al Mahara, in a bid to lure in local residents. 38-year old British seafood...

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  Does Joey’s serve an honest slice of Greece?

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  When a restaurant brands itself as a ‘Greek Taverna’ you would be correct in assuming the menu is all-Greek, but no, at new Dubai opening, Joey’s Greek Taverna, it is interspersed with dishes...

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  Cocktail Kitchen – no reservations?

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  I have mixed feelings when I ring a licensed restaurant in Dubai to book a table (for six) and they do not take reservations - "you can just pop by and there should be enough seating...

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