By Sandhya Divakaran Be it a business meeting, a family dinner or a casual meeting with friends, the choice of restaurant makes all the difference. Tomo in that sense is an absolute delight, providing a wonderful experience for all three. Firstly, there’s the astounding view of Dubai that one gets...
By Sandhya Divakaran Dubai is definitely one place for foodies. For all those who love to try new, different cuisines, this is the place to be. For the quintessential meat lover there is Chamas Churrascaria, a Brazilian themed restaurant that offers 18 cuts of succulent and exquisitely cooked meat. With...
Are you a chocolate addict? Do you find it irresistible to keep your hands off a little square of chocolate after every meal and in between? If you love chocolate in every form and flavour, then you must try the Chocoholic Brunch at the Sanabel restaurant at the Sheraton adjoining...
By Sandhya Divakaran It is always a mix of pride and an overdose of criticism that accompanies me when I go to a restaurant that serves Indian food. I suppose many of us Indians like to think our cuisine is the best and is flawless. Which is why I may...
A chef’s creativity and mettle is tested everyday, or rather, every season when he or she comes up with his or her own dishes that are unique in appearance and taste. We have our own gem nestled in the Jumeirah Creekside hotel – the Blue Flame Grill. Spearheaded by homegrown...
Stepping into the Zabeel Saray from the concrete jungle that is Dubai is transformative in itself, with its Ottoman influences. So shouldn’t a restaurant in this structure reflect the same magnificence? Lalezar, or ‘Tulip Garden” is a Turkish-style restaurant hidden away in the Zabeel Saray. With an unassuming façade, the...
Frankie’s seems like just another diner from the outside, but as they say, looks can be deceptive. The door opens to warm shades of décor with plush furniture and well-lit seating. It was Italian fare that we were trying and we readied ourselves to an evening of the same old...
By Sandhya Divakaran What makes all the difference between just an ordinary meal at home, and a fancy one at a restaurant? The experience of course, with great ambience, service, in addition to lip-smacking treats. Wheeler’s At St. James was born out of collaboration between renowned chef Marco Pierre White...
By Sandhya Divakaran Going to a Mexican restaurant, one expects some sort of drama. The ambience of Fuego does not scream out for attention, but shines in quiet elegance, so do not expect rambunctious music or sombrero-clad, guitar-touting waiters, waiting to burst into song. One of the novel things about...
There comes a time when you would rather not think about work. For those moments of revelry, a brunch at La Parilla offers an opportune distraction. La Parilla offers South American cuisine. The restaurant is located on the 25th floor of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and as one can imagine,...
