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Can this food really taste as good as it looks?
We’ve all seen ‘Instagram food’ – you know the type: rainbow coloured grilled cheese, freak shakes, avocado flowers, all perfectly presented and racking up the likes like no one’s business. But are these dishes any good or are they all …
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Are these the best iftar offers in the city?
There are countless iftar offers around town at this time of year, making it difficult to choose where to break your fast. From Latin-themed set menus to traditional buffets, we put some of them to the test Special set menus …
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Is this restaurant the best hidden gem in the city?
They say familiarity breeds contempt, so it’s nice to get out of the city and try something new sometimes. The same goes for food: We all have our favourite haunts and hangouts, but every now and then you need to …
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Impress your friends with these remarkable fun facts
Here are some fun festive facts to impress your friends and family Christmas is a tradition practised the world over by those who share good cheer, give gifts to loved ones and get into the festive spirit. You might be …
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You can enjoy the thrill of the grill at this BBQ joint
“Southern barbecue is the closest thing we have in the US to Europe’s cheeses; drive a hundred miles and the barbecue changes.” So says writer John Shelton Reed, author of Barbecue: A Savor the South Cookbook and Cornbread Nation 4: …
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Live out your Hollywood dreams by visiting these neighbouring locations
From North Africa to the Middle East, Hollywood can’t get enough of the Arab world’s landmarks and topography when it comes to shooting films and shows. From epic classics like Lawrence of Arabia, to modern war thrillers and action-dramas that …
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The best curry in the Garden City?
When you think of curry, Scotland may not be the first country that comes to mind, but as long ago as 1798, under the reign of George III, curry powder was being sold from the Edinburgh grocer shop, John Caird. …
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How did an ancient explorer inspire this menu?
The adventures of Vasco da Gama inspire the new menu of a well-known capital restaurant named after the legendary explorer Given that Vasco’s, the popular beachside restaurant at Hilton Abu Dhabi, is named after Vasco da Gama, it’s perfectly apt …
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Homesick? You’ll find the perfect antidote here
As Dorothy once said, there’s no place like home. Although some of us may consider the UAE to be home, here’s where you can find a little taste of your roots Summer can be difficult if you have a lot …
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What is Emirati cuisine? It’s not what you think
We’re not left wanting for food options in the capital but what do you know about the native cuisine of the UAE? We live in a modern society where food can be ordered at the touch of a button, bringing flavours …
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