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The perfect recipe

From time to time we stumble upon a real treasure here in the capital and the new Friday brunch in Noche at the Hilton Capital Grand is one such venue. Getting the food, drink, atmosphere, setting and price just right …

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Hearty family fare

Bawabat Al Sharq may be a bit out of the way for us townies, but a visit to this well-designed mall does offer some nice surprises, not only in retail, but also cuisine. After a trawl around the shops we found ourselves …

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Carp-e diem

With its contemporary take on traditional Japanese cuisine, the Koi brand can boast culinary success stories in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and Bangkok, and now the famous American outlet is here in Abu Dhabi. Finding a natural home …

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Signed, seared and delivered

We entered to see the fire from the kitchen’s giant grill illuminating the restaurant space, as the flames licked at the carefully selected steaks and king prawns; a bustling environment with the smell of spice-infused meats. Jing Asia was about …

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Comfort and quality

From its inception in Venice, Italy in 1931, the Cipriani brand has since established itself all over the world, with a reputation for simple, traditional Italian food, presented with love. These restaurants dotted over the globe pride themselves on having …

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An Oasis of affordable delights

WITH the weather nice and cool, it is now that time of year for al fresco dining, and with money being carefully spent after recent holiday expenses, a brunch that is easy on the wallet is even more welcome. Step …

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Barbecue bliss

With the superb evening weather right now, we thought it was time to try some alfresco dining and enjoy the tastes of a traditional South American barbecue. Without travelling on an arduous journey to the Pampas of Argentina we instead …

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The cherry on top

This week we had our first experience of Armenian food at Al Mayass restaurant. Al Mayass’s interior is quaint and cosy, featuring whitewashed walls, rich red and burnt orange décor, with tealights flickering overhead. Al Mayass offers a combination of …

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Where friends meet

The F1 may be over for another year but there are still plenty of reasons to take a spin out to the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi – the capital’s most iconic hotel, custom-built to sit over the Yas Marina Formula …

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Take me down to the Mughal city

Lazeez is a newly opened Indian restaurant situated on Hamdan Street. It is a place that aims to provide a ‘royal’ yet classically home-style experience, with sensitively spiced curries, smoky grills and generous portions. From the moment you step into …

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