Nightlife — Talking Fork

Sep 20

Sep 20 Elevated Fusion at Clay Dubai

Asian Flavors, Contemporary Dining, Japanese, Latin Flavors, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

Situated at what is essentially the base of Ain Dubai and taking up an entire upper floor in Bluewaters, Clay has taken on the ambitious challenge of representing Nikkei style Japanese food in an atmospheric, upscale dining destination.

Jan 30

Jan 30 Cafe Isan Bar - A Tasty Slice of Thailand

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

There’s a lot going on at Aramada Avenue, including Cafe Isan which now has a brilliant roof top terrace to compliment their indoor space and it seems it’s the place to be - especially on weekends.

Jan 21

Jan 21 Third time's a charm at Distrikt?

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Food Hall, Restaurant Reviews, Pub Grub, Nightlife, Mexican Flavors, Mediterranean Flavors, Japanese

I’m not prone to get excited about places that don’t spell their names properly, and no I’m not old fashioned - it’s just that gimmicks like that (that used be cool in say the 90’s) are pretty much played out. Anyhoo….

Jan 4

Jan 4 Revisiting The Roaring 20's at Mimi Kakushi

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Japanese, Fine Dining

This is not a review about bob haircuts or nostalgia though we may make glancing references to both when waxing lyrical about Mimi Kakushi.

Dec 20

Dec 20 Motorino: Dubai's Best Pizza?

Annonymous Eater

American Flavors, Italian Flavors, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews

In place of what old school Dubainians will fondly remember as being Girders, Motorino Dubai is the newest outlet from the world-famous New York pizzeria that is loved by celebrities, foodies and savvy locals alike.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Fujiya - Sumo Wrestling’s Best Chef Makes It Big In Dubai

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Japanese, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

I think I’ve been to most of the Japanese restaurants in the city and each of course has its own style and hook. That said, there are many good ones - some less so, regardless, few poses the sheer gravitas of authenticity that you’ll find at Fujiya.

Oct 2

Oct 2 La Carnita - The Real Deal

Annonymous Eater

Mexican Flavors, Nightlife

If a German group that’s Carribian and sings in English can work then I guess Mexican from Canada in Dubai can too. Enough of Boney M though, let’s talk food.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Finding Purpose at Ikigai

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Japanese, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

Japonisme, Wabi Sabi, Ikagai, they all sound like exotic Japanese culinary delicacies. They’re not, but they are books about the various philosophies that encompass the Japanese way of life. One of these words also heralds the arrival of a new Japanese street food tavern to the Marina.

Nov 19

Nov 19 The Sophisticated Stylings of Akira Back

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Nightlife

From Professional snowboarder in Colorado to head chef of Nobu and battler of Bad Bobby Flay on Iron Chef, seems Akira Back has an interesting story and with the W Palm finally opening we just had to check it out.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Living the Life at Beefbar

Annonymous Eater

Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews

In what seems to be part steak house, part gentleman’s club this spacious and sleekly styled venue has all the trappings of wealth and absolutely looks the part but can it produce a decent steak?

Jul 25

Jul 25 Small Plates at Boca

Annonymous Eater

Mediterranean Flavors, Nightlife

“Oh and the food will arrive when it’s ready”……. the famous last words of many a Dubai waiter after dutifully repeating your order. Dubai it seems never tires of rolling out a share concept.

Apr 15

Apr 15 The Paradoxical Genius of Indya

Annonymous Eater

Indian Flavors, Nightlife

In a city riddled with contradictions it only seems logical that the paradoxical Indya by Vineet should be a hit. For some guests Indya will present as an oxymoron of sorts because the basic premise is high end street food.

Mar 23

Mar 23 Chinwaggery at Soul

Annonymous Eater

American Flavors, Contemporary Dining, Nightlife

How many different light fixtures can a restaurant have? We go to Soul for a bit of chinwaggery to find out…..

Mar 20

Mar 20 The Bizaar World of Ba Baar

Annonymous Eater

Indian Flavors, Nightlife

Seems the Majestic has a bit of knack of creating novel dining destinations. The first visit out there was in an effort to find Miss Wang, I didn’t find her but had a great night all the same.

Speaking of finding things, if you were trying to find the Music Room, well you’re out of luck but what you find in it’s place is Bar Baar - an eccentric Desi street food spot that’s part bar and part nightclub.

Feb 28

Feb 28 Exploring The Asia District

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Nightlife

So The Pointe is starting to hit its straps now, will many outlets finally up an running. One of the much awaited venues to open its doors is the Asian District. Based around the idea of a Hawker Hall and taking notable design cues from the likes of Mr. Miyagi’s, the Asian District presents a large and open format eatery that showcases cuisine from Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea and Vietnam.

Jan 8

Jan 8 Elevated Pub Grub at BarBary

Annonymous Eater

Nightlife, Pub Grub

Buried in the depths of Barsha Heights, BARBARY is a by-product of the tawdry values, brazen spirit and musical energy of the neighborhood. Equal parts cocktail bar, retro club & delicatessen the room is a decorous blend of clandestine bar naughtiness with an illicit parlor feel.

Jan 3

Jan 3 Something New at The Pointe: Chicago Meatpackers

Annonymous Eater

Nightlife, American Flavors

So the much vaunted Pointe on the Palm has finally opened and along with it, a whole host of new restaurants. As far as the destination goes, you could think of it as Club Vista Mare on steroids. The Pointe is not a small locale and when fully up and running is said to have no less than 100 restaurants. The most complete of these thus far seems to be the Chicago Meatpackers Bar & Grill

Dec 12

Dec 12 Lounging at Luchador

Annonymous Eater

Mexican Flavors, Latin Flavors, Nightlife

I’m always on the prowl for a few things, a cool spot for sun-downers and Mexican being at the top of the list. Luchador it seems then, is excatly the kind of joint I’m looking for.