Indie Kitchen and Lounge is now open in DIFC. The new restaurant is described as a chic place to hang out with friends for good food and good drinks. The menu is packed with tapas such as shrimp ceviche; Asian burgers; beef carpaccio rolls and baked samosas. There’s also a selection of salads such as the crab and langoustine salad with wild herbs; and grills such as grilled lobster topped with lemon-orange sauce. Desserts include waffle love bites (bite size waffles covered in berries and cream) and mandarin crème brûlée. The restaurant has three different bars and will welcome a variety of live entertainment from DJs and bands to singers and percussionists. Indie Kitchen and Lounge is open daily from 5pm to 2am. Call 055 455 6106
Farzi Cafe, a modern Indian bistro, will open in City Walk Phase 2 on Sheikh Zayed Road next month. The restaurant will serve international food with an Indian and Arabic twist — and will focus on molecular gastronomy. Zorawar Kalra, founder of Massive Restaurants in India, is behind the concept along with Jiggs Kalra, the company's culinary director. Zorawar Kalra says, "The food (at Farzi Cafe) is global in nature but with a unique progressive Indian twist. The food is full of unique flavours, textures and combinations." Farzi Cafe has two locations in India. This is the first international location for the brand. farzicafe.com
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