• Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    With an admirable list of successful restaurant concepts, a well-established on-screen chef role, and a selection of critically acclaimed cookbooks to his name, Todd English has earnt himself an impressive culinary reputation stateside. And now, just a year and a half after launching his first restaurant, Todd English’s Olives, in the Middle East, the seasoned chef talks further expansion in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with us during his recent visit to the capital.

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  • Everything you need to know about the paleo diet

    Everything you need to know about the paleo diet

    The word “paleo” derives from Paleolithic, which describes the caveman epoch some 2.6 million years ago, before mankind began to farm and cultivate crops. During this era, humans had to hunt for their food, as such the paleo diet follows similar rules...

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  • How to quit sugar

    How to quit sugar

    Some nutritional experts now believe that sugar, rather than saturated fat is the cause of the modern-day obesity epidemic. From Gary Taubes‘s war on sugar to the New York Times exposé on the sugar industry and the release of Damon Gameau’s “That Sugar Film” and the sweet stuff is increasing in the media spotlight…

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  • Brunch review: Palazzo Versace Dubai

    Brunch review: Palazzo Versace Dubai

    The hotel’s Friday brunch is based in Giardino restaurant on the ground floor. During the week, it doubles as the hotel’s all day dining venue – for which there are some tell tale signs – there’s self-serve counters and luminescent bright lighting...

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  • Dinner review: The Hide

    Dinner review: The Hide

    Inspired by modern meateries from across the United States, The Hide is a carnivore’s dream. Inside the décor is warm and welcoming, as are the front of house staff who make you feel instantly relaxed...

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