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Sicilia

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Sicilia! Countryside Italian dining in Dubai.

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Rustic and simple home-style Italian cooking with a Sicilian edge is what this unpretentious family restaurant with its wood fire oven offers you.  Sicilia embraces a “Grotto” philosophy of “cook what is fresh today”.

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Guests will be forgiven for thinking that the authentic cuisine coupled with a fine bottle of wine are imported straight from a sunny, countryside village home in Sicily.

  • Seasonal ingredients
  • Home-style cooking
  • Wood fire oven for pizza
  • Great family atmosphere

 

Chef Stefano Ligori

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With almost two decades’ experience, Chef Stefano has mastered the skill of adding his personal zest to traditional delicacies without compromising the authenticity of Italian cuisine. His guests can almost “taste” the immense love for what he does in every single dish he makes.

Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai | Adjacent to Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall | P.O.Box 211508  Dubai, UAE
+971 4 444 0000 | dine.ibnbattuta@moevenpick.com

 

 

 

Ripe Food & Craft Market

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Every Friday in January and February 2016, from 9am to 5pm
Zabeel Park

Under the Patronage of the Dubai Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Ripe Food & Craft Market will take place every Friday at Zabeel Park, Gate 2.

We will be extending our shopping hours at The Ripe Food and Craft Market taking place in Zabeel Park during the month of January and February 2016. Taking place every Friday, our hours will be from 9am until 5pm, starting from the 8th January.

You can expect the welcomed by over 100 of Dubai’s talented local businesses and artisans with a wide selection of foodies, fashion designers, arts and crafts, live musicians, kiddie’s activities and so much more. Make your Friday afternoon last a little longer by meandering under the lush green palm trees, picking up some delicious locally made treats, and enjoy the cooler months with family and friends in the lush surroundings of Zabeel Park.

Ripe Organic will be offering a variety of freshly harvested organic fruit and veggies from local organic certified farms, like Ripe’s famous cherry tomatoes, kale, cucumbers, beetroots and lettuce. Ripe will also have a full range of pantry essentials including coconut oil, honey, gluten-free products and superfoods.

Find the Ripe Food & Craft Market at Zabeel Park in Dubai with extended hours from 9am – 5pm during January and February 2016.

For more information visit http://www.ripeme.com/market-zabeel-park

 

Short Ribs with Sapporo

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ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs
2 cups salt
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 quart veal, beef or chicken stock
1 pint Sapporo beer
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
5 pieces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 ounces foie gras scraps (optional)
1/4 pound Italian flat leaf parsley, picked and chopped

directions

Day 1: Cure the meat overnight by covering the ribs with a cup of salt. Cover and refrigerate.

Day 2: Remove ribs from salt pack and rinse. Coat a large oven-proof pot with olive oil and lightly sear the ribs over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and cook until caramelized. Add stock, beer, thyme and rosemary. The ribs should be covered in liquid; if needed, add water. Cover the pot and bake in the oven at 325 degrees F for about 4 to 6 hours, checking periodically.

When ready, the meat should fall off the bones. Remove and let cool in the liquid. When cool enough to touch, remove the bones, carrot pieces, and thyme sprigs; reserve thyme.

Pick through meat – remove any excess fat or sinew. Strain out the liquid and add to saute pan over medium heat until it reduces to a thick sauce.

Mix the meat with sun-dried tomatoes, foie gras, parsley and sauce; press into a hotel pan and refrigerate overnight.

Day 3: Cut the short ribs into cubes and season with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil to brown and crisp the edges. Serve.

About Sapporo

Founded in Sapporo, Japan in 1876, a German-trained brewer named Seibei Nakagawa combined his advanced brewing knowledge with his passion for Japanese craftsmanship and created a one-of-a-kind beer. From the beginning, Sapporo was a favorite among beer lovers – a crisp, clean taste they appreciated and an advanced brewing process they respected. Today, Sapporo is the oldest beer brand in Japan.

Sapporo lagers, with their famously crisp and refreshing taste, have been enjoyed by stylish and contemporary, yet selective beer-loving consumers for almost half a century in the U.S. Sapporo Premium was first brought to America in 1964. In 1984, SAPPORO U.S.A., INC. was founded to maintain the high quality and distribution of the brand throughout the country. Soon thereafter, Sapporo established its status as the #1 Asian beer brand sold in the United States. Today, three varieties of the brand (Sapporo Premium, Sapporo Reserve, and Sapporo Premium Light) are enjoyed by beer connoisseurs across the country.

Sapporo beers are made from only the finest natural ingredients and epitomized by a luxurious use of aroma hops & fine aroma hops. The combination of select barley and hops with an extreme attention to quality give Sapporo beers their crisp taste, refreshing flavor, and mild, refined bitterness. Their uniquely shaped silver can represents the distinctive style and flavor one can enjoy from Sapporo beer. Before reaching consumers, Sapporo goes through multiple processes to ensure the quality is at its best. Sapporo scientifically tests gas volume and oxygen levels, and perform a thorough “five senses” test, including smell, taste, color, foaming, and brightness. From quality ingredients to their unique packaging to thorough testing, Sapporo knows how premium beer is made. All Sapporo products sold in the United States are brewed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin and Guelph, Canada.

More information about Sapporo at http://sapporobeer.com/

 

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ

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Brother Jimmy’s has celebrated over 25 years of legendary North Carolina, slow-smokin’ barbeque. As suggested by the restaurant’s slogan – “Put Some South in Yo’ Mouth” – Brother Jimmy’s mission was, and still is, to bring “down-home” cooking, hospitality and merriment to the heart of the Northeast.

Over the years, Brother Jimmy’s established itself as the home away from home for A.C.C. Alumni. Homesick alums from Duke, UNC, N.C. State, Georgia Tech, U.V.A., Clemson, Maryland, and Wake Forest began to flock to Brother Jimmy’s to catch the big Duke/UNC game, or to watch the Demon Deacons take on the Terps. By opening in Manhattan’s most popular neighborhoods, Brother Jimmy’s found a home in the hearts of New Yorkers. It has become the restaurant in NYC that reminded Southerners what good ‘ol Southern hospitality was all about and showed Northerners just what they’d been missing all these years.

Since 1989, Brother Jimmy’s business has grown from a simple BBQ hangout into a refined brand that embodies consistent, quality Southern specialties for brunch, lunch and dinner. It has also become a staple nightlife venue consistently rated at the top of multiple categories in the Zagat Nightlife Survey, and serves as a local haunt for everyone from sports fans to celebrities.

For more information visit http://brotherjimmys.com

 

Flamous

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Flamous Falafel Chips – They’re Famous For Flavor!

Flamous Brands all-natural falafel chips will bring flavor to your holiday. This non-GMO, gluten-free snack is made with high-quality ingredients that have turned Flamous chips into a mouth-watering, delicious and nationally recognized brand.

Grab a few bags for your holiday party because there’s really no other chip that goes better with your favorite dip. And for those of you who are making New Year’s resolutions to gethealthy, Flamous Brand falafel chips will make it much easier for you to stick with your clean eating goals. The All-Natural Original Falafel Chips are a top choice for snackers of all ages.

All-Natural Original Falafel Chips are now crunchier, thinner and just as flavorful as the organic older sister. They come in brand new eye-catching packaging. The All-Natural Original Falafel Chips are made of non-GMO whole corn, whole beans, turmeric, vegetables and sea salt. This should be your first choice when it comes to pairing anything with hummus.

Every chip is made with 21 herbs, vegetables, spices and legumes which is why Flamous is considered the “blackjack” of all chips. The 21 ingredients makes them 10 times more rich in antioxidants than green tea or vegetable juice. They are also free of most allergens. FlamousBrands takes a lot of pride in creating chips that are:

  • Non-GMO Verified
  • Certified Gluten-Free
  • Certified Vegan
  • Certified Kosher

For more information visit http://www.flamousbrands.com/home

Greenwich Restaurant Week Opener

Nov 11, 2015 6:30 pm

What a delicious night! Was it the flavors wafting that seduced the NYC crowd to leave the city or the dazzling Ferraris?  Hosted by Miller Motorcars,  the restauranteurs and the diners all gathered for a wonderful evening of camaraderie.

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Fabulous wines were sipped offered by Putnam Wines and Liquors including an amazing French Chardonay and an Italian Montepulciano.  Altaneve had a variety of proseccos chilled on ice. Savory treats including truffle risotto, lobster bisque, and honey drizzled goat cheese bruschetta dotted the room. Master chocolatier Diane Holland from Blue Tulip cholates  created lipsticks and shoes that would make you do a double take they were so real! Citarella also had a table of sweet treats including devil cakes, chocolate mouse,  and mmm mmm good biscotti in Vin Santo.

The proceeds benefited the Transportation Association of Greenwich. . (TAG) is a private not-for-profit organization specializing in transportation services for elderly disabled individuals and transportation for the disadvantaged of all ages. Founded in 1984 in response to a critical need identified by the United Way, TAG has served town residents, organizations, and numerous social services agencies in lower Fairfield County for over 30 years. One of its programs, Safe Rides, aims to reduce the dangers of teen drinking and driving. Teens are allowed to use the service to call for a ride in the event that they feel unsafe driving themselves or others home.

Cheers to a good cause this fine fall evening.

Party Pics: Celebrity Waiter Night at Hannah Storm

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“Celebrity Waiter Night was an amazing evening for The Hannah Storm Foundation,” said Hannah Storm, ESPN anchor and founder of the Hannah Storm Foundation. “This is a cause I hold close to my heart and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of celebrity waiters, presenters, honorees, auction item donors, and guests to help support the foundation and its mission of providing children with the crucial surgeries they need for their disfiguring vascular anomalies.”

Signature Chefs Auction

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Monday, October 26 at 6 pm
Carlyle On The Green, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale

Be there Monday, October 26 for an evening of networking, live music, great food, wine and spirits at one of the best tasting events on Long Island. Mix business with pleasure, while supporting the mission of the March of Dimes.

More than 24 Chefs, Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries and Dessert Designers  will be sharing their most exciting culinary delights with more than 200 guests.

For Sponsors at the Gold Level and above there will be a networking reception where they will have the opportunity to meet and greet some of our Celebrity Guests while enjoying specialty items planned just for them.

For more information visit: https://signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org/Event.aspx?EventId=17759

 

Southampton SeptemberFest

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Friday, September 25 from 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 26 from 10 am
Sunday, September 27 from 9 am
Various locations in Southampton Village


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 • 6:30 PM

Kickoff Party at Agawam Park, Southampton Village

COUNTY LINE BAND 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

THE MUSIC STYLINGS OF BEAU HULSE 7:30 pm-8:00 pm

$30 per person in advance ($40 at the door)

Complimentary Beer & Wine 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Cash Bar 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Food available by your local food trucks


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Catering at Four Seasons

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The catering team at Four Seasons Hotel George V has launched a brand new website, entirely dedicated to the on-site meetings and events the Hotel can design and host.

The website was created as a platform for customers to access the department’s most useful information, and provide insight into what lies behind planning an unforgettable event.

Easy and fun to use, the website offers customers access to the knowledge and talented expertise of the catering team to help create the perfect event at the George V. From the first click, one can picture one’s ideal event, browse a large gallery of photos and videos, access information on the activities offered by the Hotel or contact the team to request an online quote.

The user-friendly interface combines graphics and intuitive navigation, providing quick access to information on the Hotel’s venues, menus, floral design and much more.

The website is structured around three main topics:

Currently, the George V offers seven distinct and self contained reception and meeting venues, making it the number one luxury venue for events in Paris.

For more information, contact the Catering team on + 33 (0)1 49 52 72 31, or email at events.par@fourseasons.com

Valentino at James Beard

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September 25 at 7 pm
James Beard House, 167 W 12th Street, New York

Join Valentino for a spectacular evening in New York City at the James Beard Foundation Dinner at The James Beard House on September 25th! Chef Giovanni Rocchio has been asked to craft a seven course tasting menu with a wine to complement the flavor profile of each course.

Purchase your tickets for $170 per person.

Reservations must be made in advance by going to http://www.jamesbeard.org/events or by calling 212-627-2308.

Visit their social media pages:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValentinoCucinaItaliana
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ValentinoCucina
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ValentinoCucina

Garlic Festival

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Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, from 10 am till 6 pm
Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market, 4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead

Long Island’s ONLY Garlic Festival, an all-day celebration of the wonders of “Garliciana,” with festival vendors featuring a wide variety of garlic inspired foods, crafts, music and just plain garlic to eat and plant. Admission just $5 per person, children under 6 free. EXOTIC FOODS Chow Down! You won’t believe the many different ways garlic can be used. Here’s a tasty sampling . . . garlic jellies, garlic soup, pickled garlic, and GARLIC ICE CREAM!! GARLIC AND CRAFT MARKETPLACE Garden of Eve and the other Long Island Organic Farms represented grow more than a ton of freshly harvested, organic garlic. . . stock up, for months of tasty, healthy, garlic-enhanced meals – or plant some in your garden yourself! We’ll have garlic of several different varieties on hand, as well as garlic braids and crafts. This is your best opportunity to buy some of the world’s tastiest and freshest garlic to eat and plant in your own garden. FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy live music both days. Kids will love the children’s games and play equipment, pony rides, hay rides, and animals to see and feed.

For more information visit: http://www.gardenofevefarm.com/garlic-festival.htm