Aminia: legacy Calcutta cuisine (1929) now in Dubai

We lunched at Aminia last weekend, a brand-new addition to the bustling Indian restaurant scene of Karama, Dubai. While Aminia may be new to Dubai, the restaurant boasts of a deliciously rich past that originated in Calcutta, India during British rule in 1929. Aminia was founded by Maulvi Abdul Rahim of Lucknow, and was named after his son Mohammed Amin. The menu is therefore greatly inspired by rich Mughlai cuisine.

There are a few things that make Aminia stand apart from the usual Mughlai Awadi restaurants in our city. First off, it is heritage cuisine. Proudly family-owned for four generations, Aminia is scrupulous about maintaining the original taste and secret recipes that were loved by the very first diners in Calcutta.

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La Familia Brunch at El Chiringuito (Rixos The Palm)

Tucked away in a very scenic corner of Rixos The Palm (on The Palm Jumeirah) is a fascinating new foodie getaway; El Chiringuito. Quintessentially designed to look like a dreamy Mexican enclave, complete with bougainvillea-draped corners and breath-taking views of the vividly blue Mediterranean sea, this brand new addition to the Dubai foodie scene is already being listed as one of the most happening hot-spots of the city.

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Last weekend, we were invited to try out their La Familia brunch, and absolutely fell in love with the chilled out vibes of the place.

The La Familia brunch runs from 12 noon to 4 pm every weekend, with packages ranging from AED 395 to 695, inclusive of champagne. But let me take you through the gastronomic Mediterranean-style menu we were served… wholesome, beautifully plated, and lip-smackingly delicious!

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Best Desserts from 2015

One more sleep to 2016! How are you celebrating?

Given the number of exceptionally good desserts I’ve had the pleasure of forking in to in the last few months, 2015 has been a pretty ‘sweet’ year.

Here is a list of my top 10 favorite desserts from 2015:

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Lunch at Galito’s: Flame-Grilled Peri Peri Chicken at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabir

Conceptualized and created in 1996, Galito’s frame-grilled chicken was a well-loved secret in the Mpumalanga City of Nelspruit (South Africa) for a good seven years till it took flight and opened several branches across Africa, Canada and recently the Middle East.

We still don’t have Galito’s in Dubai, but in Abu Dhabi they have 4 (Galito’s Abu Dhabi branches are in Yas Mall, Al Wahda Mall, Marina Mall and Dalma Mall). We were in Yas Island last weekend, and I was therefore delighted to have received an invitation to try out the Galito’s branch in Yas Mall.

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Margherita Pizzeria: Now Open on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

I had the pleasure of being a part of the launch of Margherita Pizzeria’s very first branch in the UAE. The newly opened branch is located on 123 Sheikh Zayed Road, right next to the Financial Metro Station (Dubai) and offers a tantalizing range of Neapolitan specialty dishes.

As a media invitee, we were treated to a smorgasbord of the restaurant’s signature dishes and ofcourse this included their Margherita Pizza!

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El Chico: Now open in WTC Mall, Abu Dhabi

El Chico, the authentic Mexican food chain from Southern United States, opened its third branch in the UAE on Friday 23rd Jan.

El Chico has a branch on JBR, Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, the chain already had a presence in Dalma Mall, and given the high demand for authentic Mexican cuisine, El Chico has now opened its second branch in the capital in the very stylish World Trade Center Mall.