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CNN travels to Dubai
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Dubai is known for its towering skyscrapers and opulence, but it has also become one of the most diverse food scenes in the world.
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Foodiva blogger Samantha Wood responds to Izu Ani ban
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Following the decision by chef Izu Ani to ban Samantha Wood, Foodiva blogger, from his restaurants following a negative review of recently opened Gaia, Wood has responded to defend her impartiality.
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The Social – Foodie News with Foodiva, Samantha Wood
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20 November 2018: Have you ever been upsold in a restaurant? We’re chatting about the phenomenon today with Samantha Wood AKA Foodiva, and she’s sharing the latest opening and reviews from around Dubai.
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DIFC restaurant scene
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Dubai International Financial Centre’s food scene is on the boil with a raft of new concepts – but few can rival its established haunts.
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New global restaurant guide and Dubai dining news
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16 October 2018: We’re talking food glorious food, where you should be eating this weekend, no matter what your budget is with Samantha Wood a.k.a. FoodDiva.
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New restaurant guide focuses on honest ethical eateries, so which UAE restaurants made the cut?
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A new global restaurant guide will highlight venues that offer outstanding food and service, but are also sustainable.
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Food news
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18 September 2018: The leading food blogger Samantha Wood from FoodDiva is in the studio talking foodie news, the restaurants to book this weekend and the Netflix shows that will make your mouth water.
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Health food bloggers to follow on Instagram
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11 accounts to beat your junk food cravings
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The pros and cons of restaurant reviews
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Glee Hospitalityâ??s Abdul Saadi & Food Diva’s Samantha Wood debate the pros and cons of restaurant reviews.
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