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Cheesecake to write home about
We are not kidding when we say the home-made cheesecake at XVA Art Hotel and Cafe is the best in town. Ok, we know there’s a lot of competition, but we dare you to take the taste test.. Made by the...
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Top table: where to eat on Wednesday
If you’re looking forward to a festive feast on December 25th but don’t relish the idea of stuffing a turkey yourself; here’s a top pick for a seasonal gourmet meal. Award-winning Mediterranean...
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SoHo Bar & Grill to introduce BBQ Brunches in 2014
SoHo Bar & Grill will be launching BBQ brunches every Saturday, next year. The bar-led American concept restaurant will serve steaks, ribs, handmade burgers and bar bites in a laid-back ambience...
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Koi officially opens in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island The Collection
Koi – the long awaited Japanese restaurant and sushi bar that finally hit the UAE earlier this year – held a special tasting for media Thursday night – wowing those who attended with a three-course...
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Ultra Brasserie chef’s food trend forecast: Stocking up on soup and skipping...
One can imagine that chef Emily Herbert from Ultra Brasserie in Emaar Square, who prides herself on the deli and casual eatery’s organic ethos, sees her share of picky eaters. One trend she has spotted...
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Right Bite comes to Abu Dhabi: Day 1 of my 5-day, 1,200 calorie test drive
I’ve tried meal delivery systems in Abu Dhabi before and I’ve never been very happy. Those ventures were more of an effort to stay healthy during busy times in my life than to lose weight, but I’ve...
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Right Bite comes to Abu Dhabi: Day 2 of my 5-day, 1,200 calorie test drive
This is sort of embarrassing, but I got so excited about my lunch today – seven spices grilled chicken fillet served with raisin-cumin rice and minted yoghurt sauce – that I was about halfway through...
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Right Bite comes to Abu Dhabi: Day 3 of my 5-day, 1,200 calorie test drive
Today the driver dropped off two bags of food, since Right Bite is taking New Year’s Day off. I got a little confused sorting it all, and ended up eating tomorrow night’s Italian fish filet with...
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Right Bite comes to Abu Dhabi: Day 4 of my 5-day, 1,200 calorie test drive
This is still going pretty well. I didn’t eat anything at the New Year’s Eve party I went to last night because I saved my dinner to eat late and snacked on some (not on the plan) vegetables and...
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Right Bite comes to Abu Dhabi: Day 5 of my 5-day, 1,200 calorie test drive
You are looking at a veggie bake I just ate. While it was my least favourite lunch of the five I’ve had this week, I still enjoyed it – and found it very filling. This morning was another croissant – I...
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Taste of India at Yas Island Rotana
The Indian restaurant Rangoli at Yas Island Rotana is now offering an all you can eat spread. Their traditional Indian fare with a modern twist includes kebabs and Tandoori spreads, curries, biryanis,...
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George Calombaris returns to Abu Dhabi
MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris is returning to the capital to cook at Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, as part of the 16-day Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival...
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Gluten-free meals at your doorstep
The UAE-based company DinnerTime are expanding their range of home-delivered meals to include gluten-free options. Foods on offer include pasta and risotto from Made in Italia, oils and vinegars from...
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New brunch menu at Reform Social and Grill
Reform Social and Grill in Dubai has launched a new brunch option. The menu has a sharing platter from four options, main course, side dishes, dessert or cheese platter. The main course includes Fish...
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GQ Bar to open in Dubai
After months of speculation, GQ Bar is finally opening on January 30 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Dubai. Set across two floors within a vast 10,700 sq ft space designed by Bash Hensef, the...
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Valentine’s offers at Conrad Dubai
Love is in the air at the Conrad Dubai next month for Valentine’s Day. The Latin American supper club Izel is offering a four-course dinner featuring signature dishes such as scallop tiradito with...
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La Sagra della Polenta festival at St Regis Abu Dhabi
St Regis Abu Dhabi is celebrating polenta this month – Italian style. At La Sagra della Polenta festival at Villa Toscana from January 20 to 30, Chef Stefano Viola has put together a set menu of dishes...
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Celebrate Valentine’s with an edible bouquet
Candelite has put together special bouquets as pretty as they are delicious – “rose” cupcakes featuring swirls of red velvet fondant and green leaves. It also offers gift hampers that include rich...
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Saturday roast dinner at Wavebreaker, Dubai
Wavebreaker Beach Bar & Grill at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort has a new look – and a new Saturday menu.Relax by the sea and enjoy a roast dinner – the star of the show is 1824 premium wagyu beef,...
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Burns suppers at Monte-Carlo Beach Club and Reform Social & Grill
It’s that time of year again when Scots at home and abroad celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with traditional haggis and poetry readings – and Scots expats and Burns...
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