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  Can Omnia by Silvena elevate Emirati and broader Arabic cuisine?

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  Set in the heart of Downtown Dubai, Omnia by Silvena is chef Silvena Rowe’s latest restaurant and her flagship after Omnia Gourmet and Omnia Blue...

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  5 casual Dubai restaurants for your bucket list

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  I realise there’s a perception that FooDiva is all about fine, fun dining and whilst I can't deny that’s a focus, I still love discovering quirky, casual, unlicensed restaurants, or cafes...

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  What makes a dish iconic and timeless?

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  What makes a dish iconic and timeless? Is it all about simplicity and soul food? We live in an era where molecular gastronomy and sous vide cooking techniques govern many a hotel...

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  Nusr-Et – an expensive cut of steak in Dubai

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  When the rumour mill started that Nusr-Et was set to open a restaurant in Dubai (at the Four Seasons), I couldn’t understand the appeal of a steakhouse import from Turkey. Don’t get me...

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  And the #RestaurantBuzzAwards winners are…

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  A dining experience is so subjective that whilst I have strong opinions on Dubai’s restaurant scene, it’s important to allow you to voice what you feel...

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  Does the new-look Pierchic still offer a fairy tale ending?

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  Once upon a time, a fledgling kiwi, newly emigrated from New Zealand, was wined and dined al fresco by a prospective employer, at a...

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  Brussels – a dining out bucket list

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  I am dubbing Brussels the city of extremes, where one night over Christmas week I find myself queuing in freezing temperatures at Frit Flagey - a friture, commonly known to some...

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  Coya – the Peruvian trend takes off in Dubai (at a price)

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  Peruvian food is currently having a bit of a moment. British supermarkets have started stocking ceviche [seh-vee-chey] on their shelves alongside...

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  The evolution of the Kitsch concept

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  What began as a cupcake store on Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Road, Kitsch Cupcakes, has now evolved into Kitsch Counter, a café offering a wide variety of wholesome eats such as salads...

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