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Mint Leaf of London…in Dubai – does it differentiate?
13 commentsIndian restaurant concepts imported from London appear to be picking up steam here in Dubai. I am not quite...
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The French Gateway to India – La Porte des Indes
7 commentsI was intrigued to find an Indian restaurant in Dubai with a French name. 'La Porte des Indes' which translates to 'Gateway to India' has outposts in Brussels and London...
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Meet the chef: Atul Kochhar talks menus, curries and Michelin
9 commentsIn 2001, two men in London became the very first Indian chefs whose restaurants were each crowned with a Michelin star at exactly the same time. According to Atul Kochhar, “I tease Vineet [Bhatia] because alphabetically I come first!”
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Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar – traditional or fusion Indian?
21 commentsSince I interviewed Atul Kochhar last year at Taste of Dubai when he also showed us how to make sea bass curry, I've been longing for his Indian restaurant, Rang Mahal to open at the newish JW Marriott Marquis Dubai...
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Has Sanjeev Kapoor stamped his Signature?
8 commentsDubai; "Sparks of brilliance" - so claimed celebrated Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor as he described his menu in a FooDiva interview last month. With that top of mind, we waltzed, or should I say tangoed...
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Meet a man with a dream – Sanjeev Kapoor
15 comments“A man with a dream will not be denied,” – a rather famous saying that Sanjeev Kapoor, the celebrated face of Indian cuisine abides by...
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What do Atul Kochhar, a colourful palace and seabass curry have in common?
4 commentsDubai; FooDiva was reminded earlier this year of Atul Kochhar whilst lunching at the casual, contemporary Indian eatery Zafran at Dubai Marina Mall that he consults for. My lunch companion was singing his praises and those of his one Michelin-star North Indian restaurant Benares in London, as well as Tamarind where as head chef he earned his first Michelin in 2001 before venturing on his own - all whilst engrossed in his cookbooks. Well the celebrated Indian chef is now opening...
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