BRIX Desserts opens new location at ME Dubai Hotel
Representing its second location, BRIX Desserts has a new home in the lobby of ME Dubai Hotel and is now open to guests for sweet and savoury bites, coffee and tea, plus cold refreshments Contemporary dessert bar, BRIX has opened its second location in the lobby of ME Dubai Hotel designed by Zaha Hadid, in […]
Restaurant Secrets Inc. announces the opening of M1 Café & Lounge in Abu Dhabi
The UAE-based restaurant consultancy has revealed the launch of its latest turn-key project in the capital – M1 Café & Lounge UAE-based F&B firm Restaurant Secrets Inc. has announced the opening of M1 Café & Lounge, its latest turn-key project located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen area. The new, ultra-modern venue is now open to […]
Get to know: Thomas Keller
Ever wondered what brand of knives chef Keller uses or what his most treasured piece of advice is? Here, the celebrated chef shares a little bit about himself. Renowned for exceptionally high standards and perfected culinary skills, chef Thomas Keller is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the Michelin […]
Recipe: wild mushroom & black winter truffle risotto by Enrico Paiola
Try this indulgent dish by The Hidden Hog’s executive chef Enrico Paiola at home. Serves 1 INGREDIENTS 70g arborio rice 80g while mushroom mix 35g butter 25g Grana Padano 10ml white wine 1 no carrot, chopped 1 no white onion, chopped 1 no celery stick, chopped 1 no garlic clove, chopped 10g shallot, chopped 5g […]
Recipe: chicken cafreal by chef Himanshu Saini
Chef Himanshu Saini is the creative mastermind behind Dubai’s leading modern Indian restaurant, Tresind and Tresind Studio. Here, he shares one of his latest creations INGREDIENTS 700g coriander 30 coriander seeds 7g black pepper whole 3g green cardamom whole 5g star anise 5g fennel seeds 10g cumin seeds whole 3g cloves 3g cinnamon stick 10g […]
Know how: sushi etiquette with Katsuya Uechi
There’s a right and wrong way to eat sushi, and Katsuya Uechi, executive chef of Katsuya Worldwide, is here to teach us all we need to know about mastering the skill. Let’s talk sushi etiquette. What’s the correct way to eat sushi and sashimi? It is OK to use chopsticks or even your hands (as some people […]
Get to know: Michel Roux Jr.
Staying true to his family’s culinary roots, English-born chef Michel Roux Jr. is known for his work at La Gavroche in London – and has two Michelin stars to prove it. Here, we get to know the chef and his secrets to success a little more. La Gavroche, London which was opened by Michel Roux […]
Recipe: Persian lamb shank
Palazzo Versace Dubai’s executive chef Mansour Memarian offers kitchen inspiration for cooking at home with his Persian lamb shank recipe served at Enigma. Persian lamb shank Serves 4 For the lamb shank 2kg lamb shank (approx.. 4 pieces) 200g onion 20g garlic, crushed 200g tomato, wedges 150g carrots, chunks 150g celery, chunks 4lt water […]
On the pass: Alessandro Miceli at Bella Restaurant & Lounge
Bella Restaurant & Lounge on the 20th floor of Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay is Dubai’s latest hot spot for Italian cuisine. In the words of its executive chef Alessandro Miceli, we learn what dish, in his opinion, is the best on the menu. What dish on your menu are you most proud of? Our […]
Get to know: Pierre Gagnaire
With three Michelin stars under his belt, over 10 successful restaurants worldwide and Le Chef’s title of ‘best chef in the world’ as his own, Pierre Gagnaire is notably one of the most respected chef’s in the industry. Although based in his native France, the accomplished chef is the culinary lead behind InterContinental Dubai Festival […]