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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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A new chef for hire website, plus a round-up of private chefs and caterers in Dubai
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When I first started FooDiva all of four years ago, I also had another idea...
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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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Zaya Nurai Island – a slice of paradise in the UAE
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I am going off on a bit of a tangent here as this post is not centred around the culinary aspect of travel, but a new resort in the UAE which has taken my breath away, so much so, that it really...
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Chef Richard Sandoval’s Zengo – fusion confusion
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“An artful blend of Asian and Latin flavours,” is how a new restaurant import in Dubai at Le Royal Meridien from chef Richard Sandoval's stable, Zengo, describes itself. Well that...
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A trio of culinary events in the capital and a competition – by Abu Dhabi Food Festival
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It’s the season of food festivals…and competitions! Next month sees...
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