In this issue

Al fresco season is back, which means lazy weekend barbecues with friends, picnics at the beach, and romantic terrace dining under the stars with loved ones.
This month’s issue has been curated to act as your go-to essential guide for eating outdoors – whether it be for hassle-free, quick-prep recipes, or recommendations on where to dine across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we cover it all. Gather your crew, grab a cold drink and dive into our best grill recipes – from fiery prawn & pepper skewers, to membrillo-glazed halloumi, you’ll certainly find no ordinary flavour combos here. For trusted tips on how to host a killer cook-out, we have Tony Naylor’s top 10 pointers for perfecting the art of hosting a garden party. For a healthier take on the traditional BBQ, swap your usual sausages and burgers for colourful, lighter alternatives like jerk sea bass & pineapple salsa, and charred squash & spiced lamb – they’re lower in calories and fat, while still packing a punch of vibrant flavours – we have plenty of options inside this edition.
Enjoy al fresco dining this month, everyone!

Tried & Tasted

Each month, we review three of the city's top tables.

8 mins

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki

Serving up street food style Japanese eats, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki at Dar Wasl Mall in Jumeirah, Dubai is now open. Led by chef-owner Reif Othman, the homegrown concept is all about flavour, simplicity and minimal food wastage – with quality and affordability at the forefront. Here, chef Reif shares more about his new restaurant.

4 mins

Smoky Grills To Share

The sun’s out, the drinks are chilled and friends are on the way – it’s time to barbecue with our pick & mix menu of three sharing skewers plus sides.

10+ mins

Smoothies

Simply blitz together a handful or two of fresh fruit, nuts and oats to make these beautifully vibrant recipes

2 mins

Easiest Ever Midweek Meals

A week of simple, delicious suppers from food writer, Jane Lovett

9 mins

Living With Food Intolerances

In the second installment of this series, we look into what solutions are offered for people dealing with food intolerance and how a bespoke meal plan from Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre can help to rid of the intolerance altogether.

3 mins

Gourmet Arctic Adventures

Light up your winter and escape to snow-shrouded Scandinavia and Iceland to seek out the aurora borealis, and dine under its magical ghostly glow on some of the region’s best local produce

6 mins

San Francisco

With a laid-back Californian vibe and a commitment to showcasing local produce, this American city offers the ideal getaway for foodies

4 mins

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