Are you an aspiring female Emirati restauranteur? Here’s the chance to make your dream a reality
For Emirati women dreaming of opening their own restaurant, leading UAE-based restaurant consultancy Restaurant Secrets Inc., will be offering one winning applicant up to half a million dirhams worth of restaurant consultancy services to launch their vision this Emirati Women’s Day. In celebration of Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, woman-owned restaurant consultancy firm, Restaurant […]
Chef Izu Ani inaugurates his new restaurant, IZU at Mandarin Oriental in Doha
To celebrate the opening of his first Doha-based restaurant, chef Izu Ani will be serving a special six-course menu from July 15 – 20. Chef Izu Ani inaugurated his newest restaurant, IZU at Mandarin Oriental, Doha with a visit on Thursday 15 July. To celebrate the opening, chef Izu will be serving an exclusive Mediterranean […]
5 things to consider before opening a restaurant in Dubai
Gabrielle F. Mather, CEO & Founder of leading UAE-based restaurant firm Restaurant Secrets Inc., looks at five often overlooked aspects of opening a new restaurant in Dubai. 1) Consistent menu engineering is a must for any successful restaurant. Dubai is an extremely trend conscious market, which means restaurant menus must be re-engineered every three to […]
Dining experience: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm
Led by celebrity chef Akira Back, this impressive restaurant serves up skillfully prepared Japanese cuisine on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Housed within the W Dubai hotel, this impressive restaurant is led by celebrity chef Akira Back, who is known for his playful Japanese fare infused with Korean essence. Chef Back trained under some of the world’s […]
Dining experience: Ninive Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Make the most of outdoor dining at Ninive, a licensed, open-aired majlis under the stars in the heart of Dubai’s Downtown. Perched between Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Ninive is a picturesque urban, open-aired majlis – it’s a relaxed, low-lit venue that creates an intimate setting amidst the hustle and bustle of Dubai. Offering skyline views of […]
Dining experience: A Capella, The Pointe, Dubai
Since the world’s largest fountain opened at Palm Jumeirah’s The Pointe in October 2020, the destination has become a hot spot for dining. Here’s why you should give A Capella a try. A Cappella is a casual hangout-style lounge and global tapas bar located at Palm Jumeirah’s lifestyle destination, The Pointe. With uninterrupted views over […]
Dining experience: Mina Brasserie, Four Seasons DIFC
A visit to Mina Brasserie in Dubai promises a classy yet fun affair. Located in the culinary hot spot of DIFC, MINA Brasserie has gone from strength to strength under the culinary direction of famed American chef Michael Mina since its opening early 2018. During our visit on a Friday evening, it was clear to […]
Giorgio Locatelli: buying, storing and using truffles
The ‘king of truffles’ chef Giorgio Locatelli of Ronda Locatelli at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai gives us the lowdown on buying, storing and using the much-loved ingredient, truffles. Considered one of the finest Italian chefs in the world, Giorgio Locatelli was born into a family of restauranteurs in Northern Italy. He has since worked […]
Trend talk: affordability and quality are key to restaurant wine sales at Carine
Eranda Ranganath, Assistant Bar Manager of popular French restaurant Carine at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai shares insights on current wine consumer trends and behaviours. “Given that 75% of our revenue is from our wine menu, it would be fair to say that a lot of our diners appreciate and enjoy wine” Backed by years of […]
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 […]