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5 diversely different dining spots in Dubai
6 commentsFooDiva should be regaling you with waistline-friendly dining options given new year resolutions and all, but as an occasional believer in portion-control, gene management and exercise – all in moderation of course (my two mantras are Mireille Guiliano’s French Women Don’t Get Fat and Dr D’Adamo’s Genotype diet)...
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An interview with an Italian self-taught, celebrity chef
16 commentsHe’s a self-taught chef and a rather famous one at that, but otherwise he would have become an anthropologist. His cooking ethos is all about...
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Nice Náis Italian Kitchen
12 commentsFinding authentic Italian food in Dubai is as hard to come by as a white truffle in Alba this season. Sadly this is one cuisine that’s become a victim of globalisation with restaurants here trying to please too many palates. Italian cuisine is so diverse...
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Roberto’s at DIFC – a joint review
9 commentsDubai; When the operations director of a highly successful, long-standing, Italian restaurant in Dubai jumps ship taking his A-list team, chef included, to open their own venture, naturally expectations are sky high.
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Bice – is the Italian still buone?
11 commentsBice, the slick and sophisticated Italian restaurant at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah (not to be confused with its seafood counterpart Bice Mare at Souk Al Bahar operated by different owners) has always been a firm favourite - not just of mine, but with two seatings a night in its hey day, by many a resident and visitor too.
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Ladies who lunch Italian-style, plus a competition – brought to you by Bice Mare
37 commentsDubai; With the festive season fast approaching, we have an end of year competition to win not just one but two prizes FooDiva Friends – both courtesy of Italian seafood ristorante Bice Mare at Souk Al Bahar.
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Chef Mirko races into Abu Dhabi’s Yas Viceroy
5 commentsAbu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi's Formula One may be gearing up for its final lap tomorrow, but it's worth racing to Yas Island this coming week to dine at Yas Viceroy's Italian ristorante Amici.
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