When we first heard of Al Fanar, we thought it would be the usual Emirati food experience. Set inside the Town Centre mall, this branch of Al Fanar is a seafood only experience. And we were pleasantly surprised when we entered and were transported back to 1960s UAE.
Our verdict: Gorgeous setting that transports you back in time for a delicious Emirati seafood experience. Not to be missed.
Nestled on the beautiful marina promenade, is a little piece of Greece called Grecian Grill. A restaurant that treats you like family and serves food that could easily be home cooked from a Grecian household, prepared with the same love and care as if you were a guest in their home.
Our verdict: Grecian Grill gives you an insight into being in a Greek home. You will feel welcome and be served meals that are not only delicious but are as authentic as can be.
“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that’s Oreganoooo”. To say that we were pleasantly surprised with this quaint Italian restaurant is an understatement. Great food that comes in generous portions, a comfortable vibe and good service. Oregano definitely does stand out amongst other Italian cuisine establishments.
Our verdict: Head there and tuck in for a delicious journey to Italy.
While looking for new places to try out for dinner over the weekend, we came across Espana at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Garhoud. Having taken a look at the menu, the sangria and tapas selection definitely made the decision for us. This new nightspot is an amalgamation of nightlife of various Spanish cities, all in one place.
Our verdict: Some great Spanish food, with an expensive price tag and interesting decor.
Note: This review consists of a dish made of pork. The restaurants official name is España Restaurant and Bar
A self proclaimed restaurant and ‘supper club’, Barfly by Buddha Bar is quite the eclectic venue that has a bit of everything: a bar, lounge and restaurant. The setting changes during the different times of day. During the afternoon the venue is a lounge offering shisha, early evening calls for pre-dinner drinks followed by a fine dining culinary experience.
Our verdict: Impressive dishes, even if they are expensive, mixed with fun at-table service and theatrical drinks! A fine-dining adventure overall.
Bonjour! Bonjour! Yet another Big Fernand branch has opened up in Dubai! We were invited to a tasting there recently and had a great time sampling their homemade food and drinks. It’s a fun, new gourmet burger joint which, if you hadn’t guessed by now originated in France. This will be their third outlet in the city and it’s located in the very popular City Walk area, the other two outlets are in Dubai Festival City and The Outlet Village in Dubai Parks. They serve options for meat and veggie lovers alike and boast that all their ingredients are made in-house. This includes bread, patties, sauces and even drinks.
Our verdict: Delicious burgers and drinks that are all made in-house, it’s a promising new burger diner. Definitely something new to try out. We were especially impressed with their veg burger and will be coming back for more.
We attended a blogger meet* at the ever-so-pastel Muchachas, which is another eatery set up by the brains behind Tom & Serg, The Sum Of Us and Common Grounds. Wide space, long tables, warm lighting and a range of authentic dishes make up this Mexican Cantina. We sampled dishes from their ‘Off The Street’ menu hence got to try a bit of everything.
*Organized by aziz_anzia_dubai, we also met up with one_hungry_girl and shabosphere.
Our verdict: This Mexican Canteen style set up is all about sharing plates, fun and a chilled out atmosphere. Have a few drinks, share some latin flavoured bites and enjoy conversations with friends. Definitely a bit pricey but since it’s all about sharing, dining while in a group shouldn’t break the bank.
One of our favourite pizza places to order from and visit from time to time, Russo’s New York Pizzeria doesn’t skimp out on flavours and decent portion sizes. We were thrilled to be invited to their spring menu tasting.
Our verdict: Fresh, healthy new additions to their themed spring menu and it did not disappoint. There are some items we would love for them to permanently add on. An existing pizza place attempting fresh, new healthier options is not something you might initially consider, but the team at Russo’s and Chef Ali’s creativity really shine through so definitely give it a try.
Raju Omlet started off as a small, cosy little place in Karama serving egg-based desi breakfast faves all day long. From there they have become one of the most popular egg-based casual dining spots in UAE after they expanded to Sheikh Zayed Road (in Al Quoz) and Sharjah.
Our verdict: If you love eggs as much as we do and appreciate the ingenuity it takes to create an entire menu based off of one ingredient, you will definitely love Raju Omlet. You can try a different dish every time you visit. It’s affordable, delicious and flavoursome. One of our fave spots to eat in Dubai and definitely one of our #NomNorms. We can’t recommend it enough.
