• Britain’s Brilliant Italian Theo Randal

    Britain’s Brilliant Italian Theo Randal

    Although born and bred British, chef Theo Randall's love for food began in Italy as a child. Now, successfully spearheading the Italian food scene in London - and more recently in the Middle East, we caught up with the Michelin-starred…

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  • Iconic Italian

    Iconic Italian

    With a renowned knack for seamlessly fusing tradition and innovation, seasoned chef Alfredo Russo of Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, reveals the key to modernising Italian cuisine while maintaining authenticity.

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  • Riva Ristorante

    Riva Ristorante

    Before heading to this beach club and restaurant, my friend and I didn’t expect to be dining by a beautifully-lit pool, surrounded by lanterns and date palms...

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  • Don Alfonso 1890, Shangri-La Dubai

    Don Alfonso 1890, Shangri-La Dubai

    The Don Alfonso name is renowned internationally when it comes to Italian cuisine, and has picked up multiple awards for its establishments – in Rome and Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi (Don Alfonso’s hometown); the brand has outposts in China and Morocco as well...

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  • Merletto, Marriott Al Jaddaf

    Merletto, Marriott Al Jaddaf

    Merletto is the sort of place you’d really want to get dressed up for, but what you get here is a fine-dining experience, with a bill that doesn’t leave a gaping hole in your pocket...

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  • Celebrities at The Palace, One & Only Royal Mirage

    Celebrities at The Palace, One & Only Royal Mirage

    Like everything else at this hotel, the restaurant oozes understated luxe – plush carpeting, silk curtains, crystal chandeliers and a subtle beige colour scheme all of which come together to create an ambience that is on the sophisticated side of glam.

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  • Rococo, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah

    Rococo, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah

    I was looking forward to trying out the new menu at this elegant restaurant, a refined alternative to the casual sidewalk café-style eateries of JBR Walk...

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