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6 May

RENATO BALESTRA HAUTE COUTURE SPRING-SUMMER 2016

by Samira Cooper
Events, Fashion
RENATO BALESTRA HAUTE COUTURE SPRING-SUMMER 2016
RENATO BALESTRA HAUTE COUTURE SPRING-SUMMER 2016 The World of classical Greece inspires the Renato Balestra Haute Couture creations for Spring-Summer 2016. Athena, mythical and beautiful goddess of the arts and wisdom, is the symbol of this new collection. The dresses – strictly snowy white – are embellished with special gold patent openwork embroidery and finished with large bright metal bangles and golden inlaid shoes. Besides the collection’s star colour, white, a crescendo of orange shades reaches its climax in the dress evocative of the greek sun. The movement of the variously-nuanced plissé fabrics suggests the columns of ancient greek temples, giving the goddesswoman a proud, sophisticated air. In a prelude to the grand finale, a dress smothered in dazzling gold embroidery advances with...
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30 Apr

The Italian Opera Gala @ DUCTAC on 26th May 2016

by Samira Cooper
English, Events, Music
The Italian Opera Gala @ DUCTAC on 26th May 2016
The Italian Opera Gala @ DUCTAC on 26th May 2016 The Italian Opera Gala on stage at DUCTAC promises to be an evening of classical music at its best. Bellini’s “Norma”,Verdi’s “Rigoletto”,“Forza del Destino'', Puccini’s “Tosca , “Turandot” are just a few of the arias which will be interpreted by the Italian Soprano Monica De Rosa McKay and the Tenor Gian Luca Pasolini, both artists of international reputation accompanied by LV Piano Duo that will also perform some solo pieces. This prestigious event is in honour of the Italian National day 2016 and is under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai and in collaboration with the Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE Tickets are available online at www.ductac.org...
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13 Mar

Interview with Silvia Mancini, an Italian Cake designer

by Samira Cooper
English, Interviews
Interview with Silvia Mancini, an Italian Cake designer
Interview with Silvia Mancini, an Italian Cake designer As well as making her own creations, Silvia organises individual and group training courses, participates in cake design events throughout Italy, and collaborates with ice-cream salons and patisseries as a consultant or lead designer in the decorative phase of production. On March 2016 she came to Dubai for her amazing Modelling Classes "One Day Class Holla Hop Girl", organized by Nozeen's Kitchen Accecories n Baking Supplies. - Hi Silvia, welcome in Dubai. Is it your first time here? Do you like it? You came here from Italy to perform your training course, right? Hi, thank you so much. Yes, it's my first time here in Dubai and I like it. I hope to come back soon. Yes,...
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6 Feb

Valentine’s At The Opera @ Capanna Nuova Restaurant Feb 14th 2016

by Samira Cooper
English, Events, Food
Valentine's At The Opera @ Capanna Nuova Restaurant Feb 14th 2016
Valentine's At The Opera @ Capanna Nuova Restaurant Feb 14th 2016 It's time of the year when everybody ask you: "What are you doing for Valentine's Day?" And you don't know yet or you are single. I have the right answer for all of you, if you are a couple or if you are single and you would like to conquer your beautiful secret beloved, there is only one place where to celebrate the love in a romantic way:  at Capanna Nuova Restaurant in Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa. A sumptuous 4-course Italian Valentine's Day dinner menu' created by Chef Francesco is served on the sea side  terraces of the Restaurant with a magic view of Dubai skyline in a candle light atmosphere...
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4 Jan

Classical to Contemporary: Degustation Truffle Menu’ @ BiCE Mare

by Samira Cooper
English, Food
Classical to Contemporary: Degustation Truffle Menu' @ BiCE Mare
Classical to Contemporary: Degustation Truffle Menu' @ BiCE Mare What a sublime food experience I had at BiCE Mare having a dinner with a special menu'. The evening is named "Classical to Contemporary" - a degustation menu featuring black truffles. It was showcase the evolution of Italian taste, as it developed over the ages. With the truffle season starting off, Chef Leonardo Maltese wanted to bring together the taste of his native land, sometimes with a modern touch, to a select few. Chef Leonardo is from South Italy and has had the honour of working and learning cooking secrets of the best Michelin Star chefs, specialising in seafood, like Moreno Cedroni, Gennaro Esposito, Pasquale Palmaro, Marianna Vitale and  Salvatore Bianco – to name a few. "Tonight is...
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26 Dec

Festive Season Menu’ @ Sapori di BiCE – City Walk

by Samira Cooper
Brunch, breakfast and coffee morning, English, Food
Festive Season Menu' @ Sapori di BiCE - City Walk
Festive Season Menu' @ Sapori di BiCE - City Walk What a superb Christmas Lunch I had at Sapori di BiCE City Walk: all Italian dishes prepared by Italian Master Chef Luca Zanchetti, bring me back the traditional Italian food taste and make me feeling at home. Jumeirah City Walk’s much-loved casual chic dining destination, Sapori di BiCE prepares the Festive Season Menu': Dine, Experience and Celebrate over our glorious menu from Sapori Chefs!! As starter, "Insalata russa al pollo e tartufo" (vegetables mix with light mayonnaise and Tabasco dressing, mushrooms in oil, organic boiled egg infused with chicken and truffle). Main course, "Cappelletti Duo" (Homemade Cappelletti pasta serve in two traditional style: in classic hen stock and in truffle cream cheese); "Crema di...
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24 Dec

La Dolce Vita New Year’s Eve @ Capanna Nuova Restaurant Dubai

by Samira Cooper
English, Events, Food
La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve @ Capanna Nuova Restaurant Dubai
La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve @ Capanna Nuova Restaurant Dubai “La Dolce Vita.” Dress to impress and enjoy “the good life” in Capanna Nuova Italian Restaurant. Savor a Five Course Italian Set Menu by the breakwater and a view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Italian Singer, Saxophone player, and Live Band will serenade you and a Dance Show to brighten your evening. PRICE: AED 950/- Five course Italian Set Menu with open regular beverages Doors open at 9:00 PM NYE MENU Starter La nuvola di manzo e burrata con tocco di miele al tartufo dorato Light cloud of smoked beef with Burrata cheese and the gold honey truffle Pasta Course Gli agnolotti ripieni al ragu’ di fagiano in burro e salvia Homemade agnolotti with pheasant ragu’ in butter and sage sauce   Fish Course Lo scampo imperiale su salicornia The Imperial Scampi served on glasswort Meat...
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