Carnival, the second restaurant from the group behind Tresind, tickles your playful side. I mean, who doesn’t like to be greeted with bubbles and little carousels for table ornaments? The décor is sleek and modern, while capturing the fun-filled ambiance of a carnival: little kites stuck in the copper-coloured trees,...
It’s been a long time since I visited a restaurant where every element – service, food quality, ambiance – worked seamlessly together for a beautiful and fulfilling experience. However a visit to the Jean-Georges Kitchen made all these elements fuse seamlessly. Beginning with the staff who ushered us to the...
Eating bad food makes you appreciate the good dishes. So, as I write this review with some entirely questionable pasta, I reminisce, very fondly, the fine dining experience at the Weslodge Saloon. With a Canadian pedigree, the Weslodge Saloon is not an exact replica. It is more of plush restaurant...
Anybody who enjoys food, great service, and warm yet refined ambiance would like The Artisan. Coming from the founders of Enoteca Pinchiorri, the Michelin 3-star restaurant, it is no wonder that there is an emphasis on the quality of food served, the staff, interiors and so on. The knowledge of...
Tucked away in the large expanse of the Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, is The Hide, an uber cool restaurant and bar that takes the unbeaten path when it comes to meat (at least in Dubai). For the discerning meat eater, The Hide offers premium dry aged meats that are gloriously...
When an Indian restaurant that is from London comes to a place like Dubai, there is a murmur of expectation and a buzz in all social circles about the food. This is how I came to know about Mint Leaf of London’s Dubai foray. While beating traffic on Sheikh Zayed...
What can you do on a cold, windy, winter evening in Dubai? We spent the evening by enjoying the weather at the West 14th Steakhouse on the Palm Jumeirah. The restaurant is hidden away for most part. It is a short walk from the main trunk of the Palm. Once...
Founder and head chef Darren Velvick brings to the table a piece of his childhood to the table. And when such powerful memories turn out to be fascinating culinary delights, it makes all the more of a difference. The Croft came with a beautiful, casual setting, a place to unwind...
By Sandhya Divakaran For some, there is no comfort food like the cheesy goodness of Italian food or a funky burger. But for some others, the way to the heart, is through a big, juicy steak. This month we made an appearance at the Rib Room, a fine dining restaurant...
Located on the far side of the Palm Jumeirah within the Rixos the Palm property is a quaint restaurant with Turkish influences. Quaint – purely because of the open-air, casual setting. But make no mistake; Salt is by far one among the well known fine dining restaurants where the interiors...
