Afternoon tea at Reform Social & Grill
Chef Ryan Waddell has created a 1940s inspired afternoon tea aimed at those looking to celebrate father’s day but if you like the sound of mini steak pies and Yorkie bar brownies, we’d saying give it a go even if you’re not a dad (or a guy!). The Gentlemen’s Afternoon tea also includes sandwiches, sausage rolls, pistachio Battenberg, tea or coffee; other beverages carry an additional cost. Available Saturday-Thursday, 3-5pm, Dh95 per person. Call 04-4542638.
Dinner and a movie at Claw
The US bar-diner is kicking off a summer film screening series with an obvious choice, but classic, nonetheless: Cocktail. The film is one of two Tom Cruise ’80s hits that is lined up to be screened on a fortnightly basis starting from June 24 in the new private room, The Barn (the other: Top Gun, natch). For Dh300, each moviegoer gets a food and drinks menu inspired by the film, in time with key moments. Dirty Dancing, Sex and the City and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off are also on the menu. Popcorn and candy floss are also included. Screenings start at 8pm, bookings advised. Email lauren@clawbbq.comWednesday.
Emporio Armani Caffe reopens in the Mall of Emirates
The original Caffe in Dubai has had a makeover and a move to a new location on the second floor, making it a part of the new flagship Emporio Armani store (the store has complete Emporio Armani collections for men and women, Armani Jeans, watches, glasses and jewellery and a Giorgio Armani Beauty corner). The restaurant, seating 60, is as shiny and subtle as you’d expect, with a floor in classic Armani greige; there’s an Armani/Dolci desk at the entrance.
Can you win a cooking contest?
Grandma’s recipe contest is back and open to all cooking enthusiasts in the region. The seventh edition will be held on June 12 at Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa’s Mumtaz Mahal restaurant. Enter the competition by sending your recipe to fbsales@arabiancourtyard.com by June 6. 10 finalists will be shortlisted to compete on June 12 — “based on the ingenuity of the recipe”, the hotel said in a statement. The dishes will be judged by the hotel’s chef and local food bloggers. Call 050-5527795.
Chinese street food at Boxpark
A former Hakkasan chef is now heading the kitchen at Kuai, a new Chinese restaurant at the Boxpark shopping area on Al Wasl Road in Dubai. The menu includes traditional and fusion dishes in sharing portions, such as honey grilled seabass; crispy oatmeal shrimp; and espresso mochi ice cream.
Royal China now does home delivery
Now you can get DIFC-quality Chinese food in the comfort of your home (or office — for those payday lunches, right?). Royal China, which serves classic and modern high-end Chinese dishes, is now delivering via a concept called Royal China Kitchen, “committed to redefining the market, maintaining the award- winning standard of the Royal China kitchens, DIFC”. Offerings include dim sum; Peking duck; sauteed beef with oyster sauce; and jelly fish tossed with cucumber. Open from 11am–11.30pm, they cover locations from Downtown to Bur Dubai and plan to expand further. Call 04-2079989 or go to rck.ae.
