Make Your Own Summer Rolls at Chôm Chôm
Chôm Chôm is inviting guests to make their own Vietnamese summer rolls every Saturday. Each person receives rice paper, vermicelli, fresh herbs and pickles, with a choice of chicken, prawns or tofu. The restaurant’s team guides guests through filling and folding the rolls before they sit down to eat them.
Where: Chôm Chôm, Galleria Mall, Al Barsha 2, Dubai
When: Every Saturday
Reservations: info@chomchom.ae or chomchom.ae
Browse Homegrown Brands at MINT Market
MINT Market is bringing its community pop-ups to three Dubai neighbourhoods this October. Visitors can browse fashion, jewellery, skincare, homeware, gifts, children’s products and handmade pieces from independent UAE businesses.
The Dubai Marina edition will feature over 20 brands, while Thrift for Good will join the market on Saturday 24 October with a selection of pre-loved clothing.
Villa Centro: Wednesday 21 and 28 October, 10am to 8pm
Layan Community: Thursday 22 and 29 October, 10am to 8pm
Dubai Marina Walk: Saturday 17, 24 and 31 October, 10am to 8pm
Entry: Free
More information: mintmarket.ae
Discover Central American Flavours at SUSHISAMBA
SUSHISAMBA Dubai is set to mark International Chefs Day with a one-night menu created by executive chef Kyung Soo Moon and chef Gabriela Chamorro of Girl and the Goose.
The special menu combines SUSHISAMBA’s Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian influences with Chamorro’s Nicaraguan heritage and wider Mesoamerican cooking. It will be available as an addition to the restaurant’s regular à la carte menu during dinner.
Where: SUSHISAMBA Dubai, Level 51, The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm
When: Wednesday 21 October, during dinner service
Reservations: 04 278 4888 or reservations@sushisambadubai.com
Try REIF and Chôm Chôm’s Eight-Course Collaboration
REIF Japanese Kushiyaki and Chôm Chôm are joining forces for two nights, serving an eight-course menu that moves between Japanese and Vietnamese flavours.
The meal begins with Japanese yellowtail and Vietnamese steak tartare, followed by dishes including a prawn-stuffed fried chicken wing, crispy prawn with fish caramel, black cod and lamb luc lac.
The ending will differ at each restaurant. REIF will serve Japanese Wagyu dashi followed by a white chocolate pandan kaya fondant with azuki coconut ice cream. Chôm Chôm will finish with beef pho broth and mango pudding with coconut jelly, pomelo, coconut cream and passion fruit pearls.
Where and when: REIF Japanese Kushiyaki, Dubai Hills, on Thursday 22 October; Chôm Chôm, Galleria Mall, Al Barsha 2, on Friday 23 October
Time: 6pm to 9pm, with bookings every 30 minutes
Price: AED 388 per person for food
Spend an Evening with Casita and Fusion Ceviche
Casita by Casa Amor is welcoming chef Penelope Diaz of Fusion Ceviche for a one-night dinner with executive chef Zouhair Bouhlal.
The eight-course sharing menu draws from Mediterranean and Peruvian cooking, with a live bossa nova band and culinary stations adding to the evening. Drinks can be ordered separately from the restaurant’s menu.
Where: Casita by Casa Amor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
When: Friday 23 October, from 6.30pm until late
Price: AED 450 per person for the eight-course menu
Reservations: 04 777 2223 or modub-casita@mohg.com
Try INTENDED Café’s Pinktober Specials
INTENDED Café has introduced two limited-edition creations in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Pink Cloud Matcha, which combines ceremonial grade matcha, milk and organic agave with raspberry and coconut foam. It does not contain refined sugar or artificial colouring and AED 3 from every drink sold will support breast cancer awareness. The café is also serving a gluten free Double Chocolate Raspberry Cookie made with almond and oat flour, chocolate and raspberry.
Where: INTENDED Café, Al Jiwa-a Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
When: Throughout October
Price: AED 43 for the Pink Cloud Matcha and AED 20 for the Double Chocolate Raspberry Cookie
Contact: 050 807 8111
See Les Ottomans Take Over Bungalo34
Italian interiors brand Les Ottomans has transformed Bungalo34 with hand-painted ceramics, patterned textiles, colourful glassware and decorative pieces. Guests can also shop a selection of the brand’s pieces through Collective Africa inside the restaurant.
A special menu inspired by founder Bertrando Di Renzo’s family recipes accompanies the takeover. Dishes include seafood lasagne, ricotta and spinach tortelli, lemon torta caprese, and lemon pastry cream with berries and crumble.
Where: Bungalo34, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, Pearl Jumeirah
When: Until Sunday 15 November
Reservations: 04 238 1780, info@bungalo34.com or bungalo34.com
