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TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST HOTSPOTS IN TOWN THAT YOU JUST CAN'T MISS FOR A MEMORABLE MEAL
THE LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT & CONCEPT STORE A homegrown restaurant and concept store, The Lighthouse brings together the best of F&B and retail, under one roof. The recently unveiled outlet at Mall of the Emirates offers a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu comprising an innovative interpretation of Mediterranean-inspired soul food classics and pastries. New dishes exclusive to this outlet include the spelt and artichoke salad; grilled octopus with smoky hummus; short rib with Parmesan risotto; slow-cooked lamb couscous; short rib burger; roasted cauliflower risotto; pear Tatin; caramel thyme tart; and double chocolate cake, to name a few. Do stop by the concept store for a curated selection of hand-picked gifting items. Contact +9714 238 0027.
HUNTER & BARREL, VIDA EMIRATES HILLS Hailing from Australia is this award-winning high-end casual dining restaurant and lounge concept, renowned for its hunt, gather and fire-inspired creations. The venue showcases two private dining spaces, expansive patio seating, an adjoining full-service bar and lounge, and an elevated DJ booth. Meat-lovers can feast on succulent smoky meats, open fire prawns and smoky chicken wings, Angus beef and cornfed chicken burgers and prime cuts including fillet, rump, sirloin and rib-eye, and a 1.3kg tomahawk or 700g Angus T-bone designed to be shared. All steaks are either grain-fed, CAB prime or wagyu, with marble scores between 2-7+. In addition to this, Hunter & Barrel’s also offers sumptuous charcoal roasted skewers and vegetables, so there’s something for everyone. Polish off your meal with a sweet ending of pavlova or baked pain perdu. Contact +9714 589 0970.
THE VOID, STUDIO ONE HOTEL Hotfoot to this eatery for their Friday special. Relish sharing-style starters such as avocado fritters, loaded naan nachos, and chicken naan. Take your pick from mains including lamb kofta with sumac salad and garlic sauce, minted chicken tikka, blacked salmon and charred vegetable skewers. Sharing-style salads such as German potato salad, healthy quinoa and smokey chicken and naan salad, make for a substantial side. And for dessert, feast on a decadent vanilla fried ice cream with chocolate sauce. From 1-4pm. AED150 inclusive of soft drinks and AED299 with house beverages. Contact +9714 581 6870.
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