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      Chris Tait

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      The restaurant serves an array of Indian chaat, streetfood typified by its crunchy, sweet-and-spicy flavours. Photo: Pincode by Kunal Kapur
      Vegetarians will be spoilt for choice at this Indian restaurant in Abu Dhabi

      Former MasterChef India judge offers feast of flavours at The Galleria Al Maryah Island venue

      FoodDecember 22, 2024
      The modern onion 'soup' combines Comte cheese, caramelised onion broth and onion ice cream. Photo: Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard
      Restaurant of the weekBord Eau Abu Dhabi review: An onion soup to remember

      The Michelin-worthy restaurant by French chef Nicolas Isnard offers flavours from Europe, Asia and Central America

      FoodSeptember 13, 2024
      Ergon, 'a cute restaurant by the water', is open at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ergon / Erth Hotel
      Ergon at Erth Abu Dhabi brings Grecian charm to casual dining

      From leisurely breakfast to delectable peinirli, the international venue is a favourite with discerning diners in London, Athens and now the UAE

      FoodMarch 06, 2024
      Etihad Airways plans to triple its passenger numbers to 30 million by 2030. Photo: Etihad Airways
      Post-pandemic 'revenge travel' has finished, says Etihad executive

      The Abu Dhabi airline has this month launched new routes to Dusseldorf, Copenhagen and Osaka

      TravelOctober 05, 2023
      A mural on the wall of The Globe Inn showing Burns as an exciseman. Christine Tait / The National
      Why Burns Night has such universal appeal

      The event in honour of the poet brings in more than $245 million a year to Scotland’s economy

      BooksJanuary 25, 2023
      Cooking stations at Graphos Social Kitchen at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Photo: Graphos Social Kitchen
      Restaurant of the week: around the world on an Abu Dhabi menu

      The dal palak was a highlight

      WeekendApril 22, 2022
      England's Paul Gascoigne is chased by Scotland's Gary McAllister at Euro 96. Getty
      Scotland resume their battle with Auld Enemy 25 years after Euro '96

      Clash against Gareth Southgate's England rekindles memories of Euro '96 for Dubai-based former Scottish defender Derek Whyte

      FootballJune 17, 2021
      Chicken snowballs at Rasoi by VIneet
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      Review: Fancy Indian flavours at Rasoi by Vineet Bhatia in Abu Dhabi

      Both European Rasois by the Indian chef have Michelin stars

      FoodJanuary 22, 2020
      Ribeye steak at The Grill, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
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      Restaurant review: The Grill in Marriott Hotel Al Forsan

      Chef Tarik Djim is in charge at The Grill, and we are invited to watch him in action while we eat, with the open kitchen in full view of diners

      FoodSeptember 25, 2019
      Shellfish includes crustaceans such as shrimp, crab and lobster, and molluscs such as clams, mussels and oysters. iStockphoto.com
      'I didn't know I had an allergy until a shrimp landed me in ICU'

      Chris Tait had a particularly nasty reaction to shellfish, one that left him in intensive care, close to death

      WellbeingApril 15, 2019
      The Sportswriter by Richard Ford (1986)
      My favourite reads: Chris Tait

      Here are five great American reads that influenced my journalism career

      February 21, 2019
      The Robert Burns statue in Dumfries town centre.
      What it's like growing up in Dumfries, the capital of Burns country

      Burns Night was always a family affair for me, complete with dress-ups, a traditional meal, and plenty of tartan tourism

      CommentJanuary 24, 2019

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