NEWS NIBBLES

What’s hot and happening in the culinary world, in the UAE and across the Middle East

COOK LIKE A CHEF

Hone your culinary skills at folly’s latest summer cooking classes, apt for all levels. Culinary enthusiasts can attend the two-hour sessions which comprise tricks of the trade, ending with a three-course lunch with grape pairings, featuring everything you prepared. The Masterclass, taught by folly’s award-winning chefs, can accommodate up to eight people. Week 1 (July 5) will teach you how to prep and cook all fish types, with accompaniments and sauce suggestions. Week 2 (July 12) looks at all things poultry, including how to cook the perfect, juicy chicken breast with crispy skin. A classic Steak and chips with Bearnaise sauce is on the cards for Week 3 (July 19), where you will pan-sear ribeye steak, make triple-cooked chips and a fluffy Hollandaise sauce, flavoured with freshly cut tarragon. Finally ending with folly’s signature Beef Wellington, where you will uncover the secret recipe behind the classic from Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen at Claridge’s, first served more than 15 years ago. Guests also go home with a gift bag including a branded apron, spoon, notebook, pen and recipe cards. Every Tuesday from July 5th at 12:30-3:30pm. AED650 per class. Contact +9714 430 8535.

Levantine street food eatery, Zaroob, has launched the world’s first Impossible Shawarma made with Impossible Beef (from plants). Three varieties are available to choose from: the Impossible Shawarma in Arabic bread, saj and shawarma platter, offering the same aroma, flavours and texture of the renowned wrap. The wholesome, plant-friendly alternative is 100 per cent vegan, from the bread to the sauce.

BARISTA-FRIENDLY BREWS

You can now enjoy café-style lattes and cappuccinos at home, with the launch of the new Plant-based Barista range from Koita Foods. The new, improved formulas designed by experienced Italian baristas are just what you need for a well-rounded coffee. Enhance your experience with steam-treated milks that are vegan, organic and non-GMO, available in Oat, Almond, Coconut and Almond Coconut and Non-GMO Soy flavours. The milks are formulated for long-lasting, smooth foam, so you have the perfect froth atop your beverage. Koita is also sustainable, with recyclable Tetra Pak packaging and shipments that arrive by sea, to ensure a lower carbon footprint.

Available at Carrefour, Spinneys, Waitrose, Choithrams, All Day, Talabat, Noon, Kibsons, Amazon and Instashop.

NEW OPENING

Renowned luxury date boutique, Bateel, has opened its doors at Dubai Hills Mall. Designed to exude the warmth of Arabian hospitality, it features exquisite interior architecture and the entire range of Bateel gourmet products including organic dates, single-origin chocolates, date-inspired creations and an extensive selection of fine treats in wooden boxes, ballotins, silver trays, luxury hampers and classic carton packaging. Make a stop here before Eid al-Adha for all your gifting needs. bateel.com A hamper filled with snacks, from premium nuts to dried seasonal fruit, granola and honey, is apt for dads who love snacking. Each hamper is designed with intricate detailing, crafted using material sourced from the French speciality fabric house, Malhia Kent.

A TREAT FOR DAD

Gift ideas for Father’s Day

The Noir Collection featuring Gahwa Sky chocolates is ideal for coffee enthusiasts. This charcoal white chocolate is infused with Gahwa ganache, then delicately brushed with 24K gold and white chocolate to mimic clouds and stars in the night sky.

AED 390 for 12 pieces, available at Made by Two.

EXPERIENCE 12 CHAIRS CAVIAR BAR IN DUBAI

A lavish, sophisticated experience awaits guests at this newly opened premium bubbly and caviar bar at SLS Dubai

Following on from its success in Doha, 12 Chairs Caviar Bar has opened its doors at the iconic SLS Dubai. The unique caviar and bubbly experience will elevate the dining scene in the city, taking prime position as a leading destination for residents to enjoy the finest offerings.

Enticing the senses with exquisite flavours, textures and effervescence, 12 Chairs’ elegant perch is exclusive to just 12 guests, serving up a dreamy combination of plates and attentive service. Opulent with stunning views over the rooftops of Dubai, the intimate setting features a striking marble bar that sets the tone for the interiors, complemented by gold and pink accents, creating a stylish, refined space apt for a memorable evening.

From the menu, guests can indulge in the finest fresh caviar teeming with a clean nutty flavour and a creamy finish. Bites, cones and caviar are among the outstanding caviar delicacies to savour. Menu highlights include the Baerii, boasting a soft, velvety mouthfeel with sweet, nutty and savoury notes; the Oscietra - golden brown pearls with almond and floral notes; and Kaluga Reserve, presenting umami, selected by the caviar master.

In addition to other exquisite treats, the Omakase menu stands out with offerings such as the Strawberry cornetto, with tuna, citrus and avocado, topped with Siberian caviar. The Foie gras with Classic Barrii, served with macadamia and gold, as well as sorbet with peach perfectly paired with Oscietra caviar is another star dish to feast on, while sipping bespoke concoctions or a glass of the finest fizz.

Every Thursday, from 7-9pm, ladies can raise a glass of the finest fizz at the 12 Chairs Ladies Night. Gather the girls and take a seat at the marble bar, ready to sip on fizz and relish a flight of four caviar cones.

Since opening in mid-2021, SLS Dubai has become one of the city’s most iconic hotels, and the opening of 12 Chairs Caviar Bar is set to add to the hotel’s luxurious and elevated character, offering a decadent culinary journey.