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Lobster Thermidor: This fine dining specialty has interesting roots
Lobster Thermidor:
This fine dining specialty has interesting roots
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Fine dining would not be as exciting and exhilarating if the alluring Lobster Thermidor is not served, especially if you have a story to tell about the meal that you could share with your dinner date to break the ice.
An amazing French dish prepared with chunks of lobsters in thick creamy wine sauce stuffed into its own shell, topped with cheese then baked till it’s golden brown, Lobster Thermidor has very interesting beginnings.
It was actually named after a four-act play back in 1891 France by the dramatist Victorien Sardou, entitled “Thermidor,” which was set during the French Revolution. The play particularly refers to the “Thermidorian Reaction,” which was about the arrest and subsequent execution – by guillotine – of a popular French statesman, Maximilien Robespierre, who also was a leading member of the Paris Commune.
Thermidor is the eleventh month of the French Republican calendar (1793–1805), originally running from 19 July to 17 August.
Lobster Thermidor is an expensive dish not only because lobster is pricey but as well because of the many procedures required to prepare it.
Enter into the secret world of
Papillon
Experience an extraordinary show in the heart of Dubai at Papillon - a unique multi-sensory dining affair with contemporary cabaret performances and more. A restaurant and show with a difference, Papillon returns for its second season with brand-new creative performances brought to life by the vision of local talent Layla Kardan and her creative team.
Every Wednesday, Madame Butterfly offers a dinner package starting from an incredible AED 395 per person, inviting diners to enter into secret world. The multi-sensory dining experience and contemporary cabaret performances are the perfect palate cleanser in between courses as guests immerse themselves in the powerful vibes of trained dancers, contortionists, a jaw-dropping tango show and much more.
The highly popular Madame Butterfly menu, created and overseen by Chef Vinod Mani, offers a mix of sharing and a la carte courses. The 8pm to 11pm dinner and show package also comes complete with three hours of unlimited pour, supported by amazing service and sensational short bursts of entertainment to create a night that will leave you with lasting memories.
The intimate venue seats 80 guests which transforms into a lively nightlife venue with unforgettable cocktails for those wanting to carry on the party until the early hours. Resident DJ, Niara, promises to take the experience to a whole new level playing the best of the 80’s and 90’s until the early hours.
Runa’s Ladies Night
– a dinner soirée with a twist
Runa Invites you to a Ladies Night at Katsuya Named after the moon, Runa is fierce, empowered, and dances to the beat of her own drum. She knows what she wants and how to get it. Curated to her exacting standards, this night laid out for her ladies is no less than a classy and vibrant soiree.
Runa invites all like-minded women to experience a three-course menu of Katsuya classics paired with three signature mixed drinks, all served up against a lively soundtrack that dictates the tempo as the night continues. She has especially commissioned musician, Tima Sax to swoon the ladies with his saxophone skills and keep guests on their toes with a live DJ set.
When it comes to food and beverage, Runa does not compromise. She has entrusted master sushi chef Pavel Nigai to curate a menu for her discerning guests which includes Katsuya classics such as Wagyu Tacos, Sweet Shrimp Shumai, Robata Salmon Cedar and Whisky Cappuccino for dessert.
All roads lead to
BurJuman Mall’s Street Food Festival
Celebrate all things food at the BurJuman Mall Street Food Festival between 10 June and 8 July 2022. Pavilion Garden on Level 3 of the mall has come alive and buzzing with street vibes as we present more than 12 delicious street food options partnered with great ambience, music and fun for the whole family.
The month-long food fiesta brings flavours from across the world to your favourite neighbourhood hangout, BurJuman Mall. From all-time Italian favourites like pizzas and pasta to delicious Indian chaats and kebabs, we bring authentic flavours straight to you. Not to forget the quintessential chai that we all love.
That’s not all! Come on over for lipsmacking Arabian flavours, from hummus and fattoush to decadent manaqish. Then, be transported to Southeast Asia’s foodie streets as you explore Malaysian, Thai, and Indonesian flavours.
We also have the best for those with a sweet tooth, from cheesecakes, pancakes, waffles and kulfis to cakes and churros. We’ve got it all. And not to forget, we’ve got speciality coffee too.
While at the BurJuman Mall Street Food Festival, there’s more fun for kids and adults alike. Little ones can enjoy face painting and slime stations on weekends, while adults engage in a friendly competition over billiards and foosball. But, of course, what’s a street food fiesta without music, right? We’ve got you covered. Enjoy live music every Saturday from 6 pm to 9 pm.
So come on over! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the rich culinary diversity our community has to offer with authentic flavours at exceptional value for money. Visit www.burjuman.com or follow us @ BurJuman on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to find out more.
How to best
celebrate the weekend
With the temperature rising, weekends are now indoors and what better place than BB Social Dining to spend the day with your haBBs?
In the fresh, bright and friendly atmosphere of the three-story town house, right in the heart of fashionable DIFC, co-founders Alexander Stumpf and Spero Panagakis have curated two great offers to celebrate the weekend.
Their “Big Rainbow Brunch” is no doubt a Dubai favorite for vibrant Saturdays, sampling the best of BB’s award-winning modern Eastern cuisine, with a lavish selection of their signature Baos, Bites and Bowls, a choice of BBQ mains and their mouth-watering Sweet Endings. Guests are welcome to come as they are, mingle and socialize and even dance their way to the top of the bar counter with DJ Prankatov pushing the after-brunch.
Because the curse is the cure, Sundays are made for lazy afternoons lounging around at BB Social Dining. The team now offer guests the best “hair-of-the-dog” combination ever, “Sunday Bloody Sunday”, with four hours of unlimited Dibba Bay oysters and free-flow BB beverages, from the classic Bloody Mary to its beetroot “Bloody Betty” version and French bubbles “Mademoiselle Marguerite”... the A.O.P. Crémant de Limoux paying tribute to pioneer woman winemaker Marguerite Bourriane, the sparkling that says “affordable luxury,” which is what BB’s is all about!
Black spaghetti, it is!
Dubai is where you discover food prepared in exciting ways.
One such is the Black Ink Spaghetti with Turmeric Sauce that you can discover at Dubai Marina’s hidden gem – the roaring 20s-style Café Society.
Black spaghetti is made Italian durum wheat and gets its striking coloring from the addition of squid ink. With origins in Sardinia, this pasta is carefully dried at low temperatures, a must to achieve that al dente bite once cooked, while also developing a unique flavour.
There’s more.
Café Society has also rolled out delectable breakfast delights. On their flavoursome menu is a fine selection of breakfast dishes that are sure to wake you up. Indulge in classics such as Toasted French Brioche, Breakfast Waffles, Crepes, Eggs Benedict, Mediterranean Breakfast, Regag Bruschetta, Fresh Crab Salad on a Bagel and more.
Or revive your senses with healthy options such as Tostada de Avocado, Raspberry Chia Glass, Eggs Volcano Muffin Bread and Café Society’s Healthy breakfast. Soak in the charming ambience and art-deco surrounds of Café Society during the early hours of the day.
Dubai gets a taste of
Popular Levantine street food eatery, Zaroob, is launching the world’s first shawarma prepared with Impossible Beef made from plants.
With three different varieties available, guests can experience the same fresh flavours, textures and aromas of the most in-demand Levantine street food with zero guilt and all the nutrition.
The new menu of shawarmas is offered at the same price as its beef shawarma options.
California-based Impossible Foods makes delicious meat from plants that tastes just as good as meat from animals. The company’s flagship product, the versatile and delicious Impossible Beef, launched in the UAE last year.
Now, shawarma experts at Levantine have created the Impossible Shawarma, made with Impossible Beef and exclusively available at the famous Levantine street food restaurant. While serving nutritious, planet-friendly products is at the forefront of Zaroob’s mission, affordability is an important element of this venture, too. Indulging in street food is an important component of living in an urban metropolis like Dubai, and Zaroob saw the need to create a range of pocket-friendly and plant-based options for uncompromising street food.
Especially tailored for those wishing to indulge in mouth-watering flavours while cutting back on meat from animals, the restaurant’s newly launched special offering is sure to surpass every meateater’s expectations. The Impossible Shawarma is available in three different forms - a choice in Arabic bread; Saj bread; or a shawarma platter - and promises to deliver bursting flavours never experienced before. Welcome to the world of gastronomic indulgence • FOODTRIP MAGAZINE • JUNE 2022
