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Lisbon: top 10 dining gems
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“I hear horror stories about food in Portugal. Everything is made with bacalhau and I can't tolerate that fish,” so said one of my guest reviewers recently, when I mentioned my plans to visit Lisbon. I've heard this type of...
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London restaurants: where to dine, and where not to dine
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As soon as my sister left Dubai for London last year, I started planning a holiday to the foggy city. Before then, most of my escapades to Europe...
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Can Laluz shine a new light on Spanish cuisine in Dubai?
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Spanish cuisine is extremely underrated outside Spain with many believing it is principally tapas and paella. The truth actually unveils a cuisine with an...
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Top 5 cooking classes in Dubai
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If you’re stuck in Dubai over the summer months, what can you do to escape the humidity and searing sun? Well head indoors to the sizzling heat of a professional kitchen instead!...
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Does Bu Trinity offer quality to justify the location and price?
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When I dine out, I want great food, excellent wine, seamless service, and a stress-free journey to a practical location; all within a reasonable...
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Where to dine during the day in Dubai over Ramadan – 2016
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For those not fasting over Ramadan, where is open for daytime dining in Dubai over the holy month? Well, we're back with our most popular post of...
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Where to dine during the day in Abu Dhabi over Ramadan – 2016
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With Ramadan round the corner, if you're not fasting, like me, you probably have no idea where to grab breakfast, lunch, or a coffee in Abu Dhabi, so here's a round-up, similar...
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Does Weslodge Saloon elevate American cuisine?
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The Old Wild West has landed in Dubai in the form of Weslodge Saloon, a Canadian restaurant import mirroring a long gone era of the Western United States. Except that this 'saloon' is...
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Win AED1,000 vouchers at Le Clos by MMI – competition courtesy of Le Clos
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I bet you didn’t know that you can order your favourite tipple online or in-store at Dubai International airport, and pick it up on your return...
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