WELLNESS RESTAURANT CONCEPT UNVEILED IN THE MALDIVES

Velaa Private Island Maldives has launched a new restaurant concept, FAIY, focused on well-balanced and nutritious meals made exclusively from natural ingredients. Meaning leaf in local Dhivehi, FAIY sits as an oasis in the tropical garden of the Private Island. The à la carte menu comprises three styles, including the ‘Detox’ option: a cleansing diet program following a 3-to-7-day plan to reboot your system; the ‘Fresh’ style serving raw cuisine and plant-based meals, and a ‘Spa’ menu filled with light and low-calorie options following low carbohydrates, vegan, gluten-free or Mediterranean diets. The FAIY restaurant menu will complement the philosophies of the new Velaa Wellbeing Village, which also features a yoga pavilion and Pilates studio.

25th & 26th October 2023

International Convention Centre Wales

Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, UK tastewales.com

Wales is home to a growing and dynamic food and drink industry, with a sustainable ethos at its core.

BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023 will be the fourth international food and drink trade event for the industry in Wales.

Featuring a showcase of the best produce Wales has to offer, join us for an unrivalled opportunity to network with leading industry stakeholders from across the globe.

Discover The Latest Menu Additions And Launches In The Country

FOLIA, FOUR SEASONS RESORT DUBAI AT JUMEIRAH BEACH

The plant-based cuisine lovers’ sanctuary has returned to Dubai. Chef Matthew Kenney, a pioneer of green creations, has unearthed a selection of gems at this new venue. The recipes expand on the garden-style restaurant’s existing delicacies, which the hotel and Matthew Kenney rolled out earlier this year. Menu highlights showcase the Watermelon poke with a ponzu-lime marinade, Hot crispy mushroom sliders, Heirloom tomato pizza with almond ricotta and olives, and the remarkable Bahn Mi with braised tofu and scallion mayo, to name a couple of sensational dishes.

Contact +9714 270 7777.

Bagatelle

One of the city’s favoured hotspots has opened for the season, now featuring a splendid makeover and an enhanced menu. Whet your appetite with Truffle pizza comprising foie gras and confit duck, William pear chutney, Medjool dates and black tea purée, cep brioche; Crispy octopus with caper aioli and the finest assortment of caviar by Kaviari. For mains, the Grilled lamb rack, with tomato and parmesan purée, glazed lamb belly and violet artichoke; Herb salt-crusted whole free-range chicken with tarragon; and the Whole coastal fish cooked with lemon leaves are worth a try. The highlight and one you can’t leave without trying, is the Pizzetta au Chocolat Jivara, noisettes du Piémont caramélisées, a decadent speciality starring fresh pizza dough topped with rich Jivara chocolate, and caramelized hazelnuts for added texture.

Contact +9714 354 5035.

Gaia And Nyx

The international Greek-Mediterranean restaurant and lifestyle concept has opened in Doha, within the heart of West Bay. Curated by Chef Izu Ani and restaurateur Evgeny Kuzin, GAIA and NYX envelope the essence of Greece, boasting a refined taverna with traditional flavours, fresh ingredients, and the simplicity of home cooking. As guests venture through the restaurant, step into NYX, a gorgeous terrace that evokes the nostalgia of vivacious summer nights on the Cyclades islands. The DJ creates an eclectic atmosphere with a blend of vocal, funk and deep house music, mixed with club classics.