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Unwrapping festive Gourmet
2 commentsDubai; Another month brimming with feasts, and a new foodie edition! Gourmet's December festive magazine is now out and about. Aside from FooDiva's expert column and news bites from across the U.A.E, grab a cuppa and flick through...
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The mighty return of the original Farmers’ Market
10 commentsDubai; Not only is FooDiva loving the sublime, balmy weather these days, but so does local produce which thrives in the current harvesting season. Hence the original Farmers' Market in Dubai that championed a trend in all things local fruit and veg is now back for its third season at the Souk Al Bahar terrace every Friday.
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Crab joint ‘Aprons & Hammers’ – a hammering or not?
27 commentsDubai; I always had fond memories of the Mina Seyahi dhow at DIMC (Dubai International Marine Club) with its freshly caught seafood on display, fishmarket-style and a wonderful selection of sushi and sashimi, but sometime earlier this year Le Meridien ceased operating this little hidden gem at the end of the pier. It now floats by the name of Aprons & Hammers - a so-called upscale crab joint.
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Locally made Italian mozzarella and burrata per favore
10 commentsDubai; We now have true Italian mozzarella made locally right here on our U.A.E doorstep. You don't believe FooDiva do you, well neither did I until my tasting at Dubai Garden Centre's weekly Ripe market.
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Out with Gordon, in with Table 9; Meet Scott and Nick
2 commentsDubai; When this media invite landed in FooDiva’s inbox, my heart started racing. What were Scott Price and Nick Alvis up to? What about Gordon Ramsay? And why Mojo Gallery as the venue? A few days later, and two days before this press event, Gordon Ramsay announced he was pulling out of his Dubai restaurant.
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A taste of Gourmet this month
1 commentDubai; The November issue of Gourmet is now out on the shelves with FooDiva's very own expert column, plus plenty more from moi.
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Voulez-vous Voi?
8 commentsDubai; Voi, I can’t begin to describe how eagerly I’ve been awaiting your opening. Ever since FooDiva reviewed your cousins, North Indian Amala and Turkish Lalezar at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on the Palm, I’ve been counting the days…so a month into opening here’s our restaurant review.
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Taking Toro Toro by the horns
4 commentsDubai; When Mexican chef Richard Sandoval of Maya acclaim opens a new restaurant in a new hotel in new Dubai, Latin American Toro Toro at Grosvenor House's new tower jumps to the top of FooDiva's review list.
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A Chinese fine dining experience at Hukama, plus a competition – brought to you by The Address Downtown Dubai
51 commentsDubai; You asked for more competitions FooDiva Friends, and to show we’re all ears, now’s your opportunity to win a three course dinner for two at Hukama, the Chinese fine dining restaurant at The Address Downtown Dubai. But first, what’s Hukama all about?
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