The accidental cook
Antonio Carluccio may be one of the best known Italian chefs in the world, but it wasn’t at all planned, he tells us.
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A star-studded journey
Holder of multiple Michelin stars, French chef Pierre Gagnaire firmly believes that if you know your path and work hard, you can rise from the shadows of failure. He talks to us about his rocky road to success.
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Celeb chef by day, mum by night!
Rachel Allen speaks to us about how she balances life as a celebrity chef, author, and mother.
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Made in China!
Farah Sawaf met up with Ken Hom of internationally renowned TV series, 'Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery' fame, and came back blown away by his humility.
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Chinn up!
Maverick TV chef Bobby Chinn talks through his colourful journey from Wall Street to Vietnam – with a detour as a stand-up comic in between – on which, a positive, unflappable attitude was his only constant companion.
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Wheelers of St. James's, DIFC
Marco Pierre White’s name on the door is what may have drawn people to this restaurant at first, but it’s the food that will make them keep coming back...
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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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Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai
There are a real shortage of good Chinese restaurants in Dubai, and thankfully Long Yin is a real gem down in Garhoud.
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Hakkasan, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Taking what is essentially a simple and hearty cuisine, and elevating it to a sophisticated lounge experience, is an art perfected by Hakkasan.
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Imperium, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Offering a refreshing change from the excesses of typical Dubai brunches, the French-themed one at Imperium is a well and truly civilised way to enjoy a Friday afternoon.
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101 at One & Only The Palm Jumeirah
Located on a jetty over the gently lapping waters of the Gulf, this glamorous restaurant will take your breath away with its flaming torches and chic, marine-inspired décor.
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Hoi an, Shangri-La Dubai
Picture this – wooden furnishings, dim lighting, pink lotus lamps and oriental-style wooden ceiling fans, all topped off with a hint of lemongrass aroma.
