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Carnival by Tresind: finally the right dose of fusion?
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It used to be Indego by Vineet in the golden olden days, then there was Rang Mahal and Tresind, followed by Farzi Café – an ongoing effort in Dubai to make Indian cuisine more creative and contemporary, and now I hear...
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Is Namu worth dining for the Korean or Japanese fare?
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We have a new Japanese and Korean licensed restaurant in Dubai. It's the latter cuisine I am more excited about, given Dubai only has one other...
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Top 4 wines under AED100 (column 4)
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In the fourth edition of this wine column, I am delighted to introduce a unique and surprising mix of new and old world wines, all of which are tried, tasted and approved by the endless...
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Does Muchachas have to be a true Mexican cantina?
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I had nearly given up on reviewing Muchachas, the new ‘Mexican cantina’ in Dubai by the Tom and Serg lads. Third time lucky (or unlucky perhaps), I scored a reservation. If I wasn't...
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Champagne brunch o’clock – competition by Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
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It’s champagne brunch o’clock in Dubai! This year we are, once again, dishing out a couple of delicious prizes from Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm...
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Tour de fromage: a French cheese guide from buying and serving to eating and pairing
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France’s love affair with cheese is world renowned, evident in the 2,000 cheeses it boasts across 13 regions. 46 of...
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Ceviche: just another Peruvian restaurant?
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For a Dubai market that is seeing an influx of Peruvian restaurant options, Ceviche caters to a more casual dining segment. Five months after opening, it remains non-licensed even though...
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Top 4 wines under AED100 (column 3)
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Week by week, I realise I am drinking a lot more wine than usual, for which I can only thank you, my fantastic readers! This third column features three Italian wines (and one sole...
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What and where to eat and drink in Northern Ireland
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It’s the year of food and drink in Northern Ireland making it a very tasty time to visit. That’s no surprise given this sector is the country’s biggest manufacturer, contributing US$...
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