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  Do not expect traditional Iraqi food at Yaba

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  “Warning: This restaurant doesn’t serve traditional Iraqi food.” That's the alert on the menu and exterior signage of a new homegrown restaurant in Dubai, Yaba by young...

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  Where does Vaga draw the line between restaurant and nightlife concept?

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  I 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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  Can Jun’s make fusion work?

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  I am always so relieved, and frankly, ecstatic, when I manage to eat my way through a whole meal and restaurant review, without an inch of recognition. Alongside, paying the bill in full, and with no dishes sent to...

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  AUSTRALIA: Where to eat in Sydney, Blue Mountains and Noosa

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  My third visit to the land down under, Australia. This time, for three weeks, soaking up Sydney for Mr S’ birthday bashes in his home city – as well as a road trip...

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  Service versus food at L’Amo Bistro Del Mare

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  Hot on the heels of the Michelin Dubai guide announcement with its fervent focus on the quality of food, I wonder how L’Amo Bistro Del Mare would fare under the steely guidelines of a...

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  Book a table at Teible

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  Homegrown. Chef-led. Unlicensed (without booze). Local, seasonal produce, protein included. Fermentation. Pickling. Ageing. A new Dubai restaurant at Jameel Arts Centre by the name of Teible...

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  Where to eat in Estonia: A FooDiva culinary travel guide

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  Estonia’s delicious dietary staple, fermented rye ‘black’ bread is reason enough to visit this northern Baltic country and EU member. That, and the fact that this nation is often likened to...

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  Goodbye Palm Grill. Hello Tamoka.

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  Remember the sand-in-toes gem Palm Grill at Ritz-Carlton Dubai on JBR Walk? Well say goodbye, and hello to new Latin-American restaurant Tamoka, with a separate beach bar...

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  Where to eat in Sri Lanka: a FooDiva culinary travel guide

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  [UPDATED 3RD FEBRUARY 2025]. I was asked on Instagram for the name of the tour guide who organised one of my trips to Sri Lanka. That's me. I always do my own research through guide books...

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