Flavours month of the

What’s hot and happening around town this month

The highly anticipated restaurant celebrates the culture and food of modern Hong Kong, with traditional Chinese cookery and culinary innovation. Sited on the 73rd floor of the Address Beach Resort, JBR, the venue features an impressive indoor area, an open-air terrace with stunning views across Bluewater Island, JBR, Palm Jumeirah and the Ain Dubai, and a menu brimming with renowned specialities such as the Apple Wood roasted Peking duck (taking 48 hours to prepare and carved tableside), Jasmine flower smoked black cod, dim sum and curated concoctions.

Contact +9714 278 4832.

The award-winning restaurant group behind Trèsind and Michelin Star restaurant Tresind Studio has unveiled a new fine dining concept at VOCO Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road. Embark on a culinary journey at the licensed venue, following the ancient trading route from the Far East to the Mediterranean region, known today as the Silk Route. Paired with a selection of in-house crafted beverages, the menu features cold, small and big plates, and sides that span meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Highlights include Chaat sundae, Crispy okra with Turkish yogurt and pickled onion relish, Bang bang cauliflower with saffron yogurt and black truffle, Ratatouille samosa, and Stuffed pimento with Egyptian rice and buttermilk curry, to name a few. Finish with Baklava complemented by pistachio crémeux and rose gelato, or the decadent Shahi tukra with saffron ice cream, amongst other treats.

Contact +97152 573 5723.

Gaining popularity in London’s hipster Shoreditch and part of the longestestablished Peruvian Restaurant group in London and the UK, Andina Dubai is a laid-back neighbourhood restaurant and Picanteria with a vibrant ambience. Inspired by traditional, family-run Andean eateries, the venue draws upon Peruvian cuisine and finds joy in flavours, people and music. The extensive menu includes their signature ceviches, Grilled octopus, Panca blazed Beef brisket, Salmon tiradito, Beetroot and cauliflower causa, Anticuchos, and more, alongside Latin Americaninspired beverages.

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î LA VILLE HOTEL & SUITES

Located in the heart of City Walk, experience a dreamy Valentine’s Day at Chival Courtyard with a special menu for two, grape pairing and views of the iconic Burj Khalifa. Whet your appetite with a bread and cheese selection followed by an amuse bouche. Panfried scallops will be served for starters alongside broccolini cream, pickle stems, and a lemon emulation. Expect a hay-baked Beetroot with tartar and hazelnut butter, Salmon mi cuit accompanied with a carrot fondant, and Beef tenderloin with pomme maxim, a celeriac carpaccio and truffle butter. End with the Chocolate bar starring passionfruit, milk chocolate and sorbet.

8-11pm. AED1,200 per couple. Contact +9714 403 3111.

î LE PETIT BEEFBAR

Beefbar needs no introduction! From Monaco to Dubai, Paris, Mykonos, Hong Kong, and the world, the latest concept from the brand, Le Petit Beefbar, stems inspiration from the mother brand to create a refined, cosy restaurant with a lavish touch and an overall chic feel. Nestled at DIFC Gate Village alongside Caviar Kaspia and La Table, the menu presents all-time favourites, the Insane rock corn, Signature bao buns, the Mini Big K Kobe beef bacon burgers & sauces, Steak, frites and sauce, with an extract of sauce Originale Relais de Paris, and the Relais shawarma, in addition to scrumptious desserts.

Contact +9714 580 2599.

The homegrown Mexican eatery now serves breakfast classics alongside homemade creations including Chilaquiles (fried tortillas topped with red salsa, a sunny side up egg, and avocado), and a twist on Steak and Eggs (juicy flank steak with fluffy eggs topped with chimichurri salsa on a corn tortilla). The new breakfast menu also includes Maiz Guac with elotes (a Mexican street corn) atop homemade brioche, with cotija cheese, chipotle, coriander and poached eggs, the Impossible chilli con carne huevos burrito and the Torrijas (caramelised cinnamon-soaked brioche bread, topped with bananas, vanilla whipped cream, and chocolate hazelnut crumble), amongst other delectable dishes.

Contact +97150 151 7665.

Celebrity chef Chef Eyal Shani brings his soulful Mediterranean cuisine and party vibes to Hilton DoubleTree in JBR. With more than 40 restaurants across the globe, from Paris, New York to Miami and Melbourne, this Mediterranean street food eatery focuses on vegetable-forward cuisine alongside fresh, local fish and meat dishes, and is best known for its flavour-packed finecasual fare. Dine indoors or al fresco where views of lush sea-view garden provide the perfect setting for sunset.

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Whisk your partner off to a modern Mediterranean paradise, for a Valentine’s Soirée at this outdoor oasis. This lush garden is apt for the occasion or a fun night out with friends. Sip on a complimentary glass of bubbly upon arrival while taking in the stunning views of the ocean and Blue Waters Island. The a la carte menu features Prawns tempura, Grilled sweet corn salad and larger sharing-style dishes including Pizza rugola margharita

From 6pm until late. Available exclusively on Tuesday, 14th February. Contact +9714 220 0224.