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  Unlicensed to thrill at Lana Lusa

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  Lana Lusa is a new homegrown Dubai restaurant from the team behind La Cantine du Faubourg and Ninive, paying serious homage to the Portuguese owner, Jessica Viveiro. Set in Jumeirah’s Wasl...

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  To pop into Kayto or not?

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  Promoting a new Dubai restaurant as a six-month pop-up is, likely, a clever marketing ploy to entice diners quickly and often - before changing the concept to lure them back in again. With that in mind, I half-expect an outdoor-only venue solely operating for the winter...

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  Tasca by chef José Avillez: why first impressions count

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  We arrive a little early for a 7pm booking on a Friday at Tasca, Portuguese chef José Avillez’ first international restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai. Our ‘welcome’ greeting from...

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  Is Osh worth the dosh?

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  The latest opening at La Mer is a rather novel concept. Osh is a licensed Dubai restaurant that, according to the press release, serves modern Uyghur cuisine, a first for this emirate. Incidentally, the restaurant’s website makes no mention at all of the Uyghurs...

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  Masti: the first licensed restaurant at La Mer

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  The new al fresco Meraas development in Dubai, La Mer, has opened its first licensed restaurant. Masti, which translates to ‘fun and mischief’, is another new ‘Indian restaurant’ for...

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  Does Galvin Dubai serve bistro or fine dining fare?

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  Building a dining universe around shopping is truly a Dubai trademark. And it's not just casual eateries, but some serious licensed restaurants have mushroomed in my favourite mall...

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  Izu Brasserie may be hidden but is it a gem?

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  Izu Ani is a seasoned chef specialising in Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on southern Italian influences. He opened La Petite Maison in Dubai, then moved on to replicate, arguably, that concept with La Serre, followed by a...

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  Meet chef Chris Galvin

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  I first stumbled upon chef Chris Galvin (and his younger brother Jeff) when they opened Terence Conran’s Orrery in Marylebone in 1997. I used to work round the...

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  Does my gamble with Graze pay off?

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  After my last Dubai restaurant review, I crave a simple meal where courses are served traditionally, three-course style, à la Russe. The website of Graze, a "gastro-grill" in the new-ish La Ville boutique hotel at City Walk explains...

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