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Where does Vaga draw the line between restaurant and nightlife concept?
Share your commentsI adore a night out. I live for awesome food experiences. Either one can make my day, my week, or even my year. But the two together?...
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Does Grove Road reimagine the classics?
Share your commentsThe latest concept by the Bystro team, Grove Road at The Pointe West on Palm Jumeirah promises Melbourne-inspired, fresh, flavourful and fuss-free fare with full views of the world's largest...
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To pop into Kayto or not?
Share your commentsPromoting a new Dubai restaurant as a six-month pop-up is, likely, a clever marketing ploy to entice diners quickly and often - before changing the concept to lure them back in again. With that in mind, I half-expect an outdoor-only venue solely operating for the winter...
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Tasca by chef José Avillez: why first impressions count
2 commentsWe arrive a little early for a 7pm booking on a Friday at Tasca, Portuguese chef José Avillez’ first international restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai. Our ‘welcome’ greeting from...
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Would I return to Pan-Asian steakhouse Matagi?
1 comment“Cold sea. Cold earth winds. Fire sea. Fire earth. Hot bowl earthenware pots. Master meat cuts. Sprouts greens. Happy happy joy joy.” All these terms are bizarre menu headers. Going by the selection of dishes, cold and fire...
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Is Osh worth the dosh?
Share your commentsThe latest opening at La Mer is a rather novel concept. Osh is a licensed Dubai restaurant that, according to the press release, serves modern Uyghur cuisine, a first for this emirate. Incidentally, the restaurant’s website makes no mention at all of the Uyghurs...
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How does Han Shi Fu compare to sibling Din Tai Fung?
1 commentHailing from Singapore, I am always excited about a new Asian restaurant opening in Dubai - especially one owned by the same team behind Din Tai Fung, my go-to for xiao long baos (Chinese soup...
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Does Kim’s Singapore Seafood serve authentic Singaporean cuisine?
1 commentA new Dubai restaurant bills itself as offering ‘authentic Singaporean cuisine.' Furthermore, it's also the official venue for the movie premiere of Crazy Rich Asians...
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Is Beefbar worth the high price point?
Share your commentsHere comes every vegetarian’s worst nightmare – a new Dubai restaurant by the name of Beefbar. Located in DIFC's Al Fattan Currency House, Beefbar is tucked away in a cosy corner on the podium level and strategically located next to sister restaurant, Crazy Fish - both have replaced Cle...
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