What happened this weekend? – BBC Middle Eastern Food
From unconventional brunch to new date night experiences, here are our recommendations for all things exciting in the UAE.
Paparazzi Tuscan Restaurant
The new Brunch Amore serves up an authentic Italian three-course menu to spice up your Friday night. Indulge in a delicious evening of appetizer platters and traditional pasta, live Italian music and great conversation.
Paramount Hotel Midtown. Friday 8pm to 11pm. From AED249 per person. Call +9714 248 3333 or email contact@paramounthotelsdubai.com
Meraki Riyadh
This summer, discover the mouth-watering flavours of world-renowned Greek haute cuisine with Meraki Riyadh’s new set lunch, featuring some of the brand’s favourites such as beef gyro tacos, mykonian salad, saganaki shrimp , salmon pasta, baby chicken, zucchini and feta, and more.
Weekdays from 1pm to 4pm. SAR 285 per person including soft drinks and coffee.call +9669 200 1050 or email receptionriyadh@meraki-restaurant.com
Garth
The glamorous new bistro, GARTH, has launched a new date night experience with all the elements of a romantic date, including a 4-course meal and excellent wine. Created by Executive Chef Alena Solodovichenko and Chef Mohamed Musthafa with a strong emphasis on non-traditional, each dish is a reimagining of flavour.
Lounge 9 at Emirates Kempinski Mall. Starts Thursday at 7pm. AED 499 per couple. 4-course menu and a bottle of wine for couples to share. Call +9715 8530 7499. Visit the website or Instagram
Reif Japanese Yakitori
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki, recently featured in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, has launched the “Buranchi” set, an unconventional brunch that includes unlimited sashimi, nigiri, maki, gyoza, chicken skewers, salad and more. There are also some original items such as braised Angus beef claypot and ebi katsu sando, while nasi lemak and omurice with fried chicken or fish are making a comeback.
Dar Wasl Shopping Centre, Al Wasl Road. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (available for a limited time, advance reservations highly recommended to secure a seat) 12pm-5pm. AED238 per person. Children under 6 dine for free, and children between 6 and 12 dine for half price. Call +9715 0235 7071 or email reservations@reifkushiyaki.com
Armani/Mediterranean
Savour the treasures of the ocean as you traverse the Mediterranean coastline at Armani/Mediterraneo for a Friday Seafood Themed Night. From France to the Levant, celebrate seafood in a variety of delicious forms, including appetizers like oysters, razor clams, tiger prawns, lobster tails, blue crab, and hot entrees like surf and turf, creamy cod, stuffed squid, and seafood paella .
First floor lobby of Burj Khalifa. Friday 6:30-10pm. From AED 349 per person, food only. AED 175 per child from 6 to 11 years old. Ages 5 and under dine for free. Call +9714 888 3666 or email restaurant.reservations@armanihotels.com