DINING IN THE COUNTRY

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EMMY SQUARED

The celebrated American restaurant known for its Detroit-style pizza and handcrafted sandwiches, will soon open its first international outpost at Yas Bay Waterfront. The licensed restaurant will be the first of its kind in the UAE, specializing in Detroit-style pizza, which boasts a square shape, crispy bottom, fluffy focaccia-like dough, caramelised cheesy “frico” crust and signature sauce stripes. In addition to this, diners can also enjoy handcrafted sandwiches served on a buttery pretzel bun, including the award-winning double-stacked grass-fed burger "Le Big Matt.”

JIANGNAN SPRING, DRAGON MART 2

The end of summer will see the opening of a Cantonese concept featuring 14 private dining rooms with music bars, lounges, a ballroom and karaoke rooms. Look forward to contemporary classics such as Peking-Style roast duck, Cantonese barbecue goose, Charcoal grilled beef and plenty more, with beverages to accompany. The location’s décor boasts shades of blue, grey and gold, with an ambience for corporate events, celebratory banquets and delightful gastronomy.

Stay tuned via jiangnanspring.ae.

TASCA BY JOSÉ AVILLEZ

Portuguese flavours will liven up your next weekday dining experience, thanks to this three-course summer lunch menu. Whet your appetite with freshly baked bread and lupini bean hummus, followed by three small bites including tempura cod cake, wagyu or tuna tartare cone and tempura avocado. Mains feature piri piri chicken and Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, and for desserts, traditional Pastel de nata with coffee ice cream or sorbet, for a cooling treat.

Sunday to Thursday. AED135 per person. Contact +9714 777 2231.

SCALINI DUBAI

Get a feel of summer by the Italian shore, with seasonal specials inspired by a small archipelago of islands on the Amalfi Coast. Curated by Chef Giuseppe Giampietro, the dishes showcase fresh seafood, ripe fruits and Mediterranean vegetables bursting with invigorating flavours. Served under the gorgeous lemon tree on the temperature-controlled terrace, the menu comprises fresh burrata served on a bed of pink paradise tomatoes, yellow and red cherry tomatoes, avocado, Taggiasca olives and a homemade pesto sauce, followed by Fritto misto (Fried breaded calamari, octopus, shrimp, zucchini chips served with tartar sauce alla paprika). The Tartare di tonno, diced bluefin tuna on a bed of chopped avocado with sea salt and lime zest, as well as oysters and Carpaccio di Gamberoni (Carpaccio of prawns and avocado) are designed to be shared. The Paccheri seafood special (Sautéed clams, mussels, calamari, and prawns in a light cherry tomato sauce topped with bottarga) make a spectacular main, but you can also opt for catch of the day with a choice of grilled, salt baked or Guazzetto, served with a rich tomato sauce. End your meal with an espresso and irresistible pistachio gelato, bomboloni, tiramisu or crème brulee.

Contact +9714 349 0068.