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Web Release
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
KIDS DINE FOR FREE THIS SUMMER AT SELECT YAS BAY WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS
This summer, Yas Bay Waterfront invites families, whether residents or tourists, to explore its diverse range of restaurants and take advantage of the limited 'kids eat for free' offer this summer. From the award-winning steakhouse Hunter & Barrel to a Sunday Italian brunch at Paradiso or Irish brunch at McCafferty's, visitors can enjoy the best of Abu Dhabi's dining and lifestyle scene, perfect for any occasion, all along the city's iconic waterfront promenade. With every visit, diners can also participate in Summer Pitstop, a dine-and-win summer campaign. Running until 31st August, diners who spend AED 100 or more at 25 participating venues can enter a draw to win an incredible and highly sought-after VIP Mega Fan Experience at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. One lucky winner can secure four days of VIP access for four people, including entry to Luna Lounge with stunning 360-degree circuit views of the final stretch at Turns 14, 15, and 16, premium all-inclusive hospitality, live entertainment, and top DJs. It also grants access to after-race concerts and the Pit Lane Walk, bringing fans even closer to the action. Additionally, two lucky winners will each receive a three-day pass for two to North Straight Grandstand Premium, allowing them to enjoy high-speed track action, all-day entertainment, after-race concerts, fan zones, and more. Hunter & Barrel Guests can enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and barrel-aged craft beers at Hunter & Barrel, an award-winning Australian premier steakhouse. Moreover, children aged eight and under can dine for free as long as the guest orders a main course. With a selection of fresh meats, poultry, and seafood roasted over Hunter & Barrel's signature coal grill and shawarma rotisserie, diners can enjoy dishes such as Wood-Fired Beef, a shawarma-style beef tenderloin served with tahini sauce, or the succulent Wagyu Rump, or the grain-fed Angus Tomahawk. What: Kids under 8 eat free when ordering a main course Kids under 8 eat free when ordering a main course Where: Hunter & Barrel, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront Hunter & Barrel, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront When: From now until 31 August 2025. Open daily from 11 AM to 1 AM For reservations, contact +971 2 886 8299 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit Café Del Mar Abu Dhabi The renowned beach club offers a Mediterranean-inspired ambience with poolside dining. For every adult spending AED 180, one child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal. Known for its stunning beach club with day-to-night poolside vibes, lively brunches, and pool parties, Café Del Mar provides an unrivalled experience that combines Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, vibrant music, and a chic atmosphere. What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 Where: Café Del Mar, Yas Bay Waterfront Café Del Mar, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, closing at 2 AM Thursday to Saturday, and available from now until the end of summer. For reservations, contact +971 ?50 402 2283 or [email protected]. For more information, visit Paradiso Those craving Italian cuisine no longer need to travel to Italy; they can simply head to Paradiso. Be transported to Italy and experience the 'La Dolce Vita' feeling with Paradiso's family-style brunch every Sunday, where kids eat free when parents book a table. Diners will enjoy starters like Tagliere Misto, an assorted cold cuts and cheese platter, as well as classics such as Bruschetta Al Pomodoro, Parmigiana Di Melanzane, and more. It wouldn't be an Italian affair without pasta and pizza; guests can indulge in Patate E Rosmarino Pizza, a pizza topped with rosemary roasted potatoes, soft onions, and creamy cheese, alongside the classic Penna Arrabbiata. Main courses include dishes like beef steak, chicken milanese, baked sea bass fillet with mixed seafood, and Insalata Di Spinaci E Caprino. To finish, enjoy traditional Italian desserts such as Tiramisu, Paradiso's signature gelato, and others. This Sunday brunch experience is best enjoyed with an Aperol Spritz in hand. Guests can choose from a soft or house beverage package for AED 300 and AED 450 for bubbly. What: Kids eat free when parents book a table Kids eat free when parents book a table Where: Paradiso, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront Paradiso, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Every Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM Every Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM Price: Soft drinks and house beverage package – AED 300/person Bubbly package – AED 450/person For reservations, contact +971 ??050 437 2869 or [email protected] . For more information, visit Bushra by Buddha-Bar Families can enjoy an elevated dining experience at Bushra by Buddha-Bar. A fusion of Middle Eastern and North African cuisine with a modern twist, Bushra delights guests with dishes such as Traditional Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Seafood Pastilla, or Slow-cooked Lamb Shank with Freekeh. Perfect for sharing, diners can also try the one-metre or half-metre Lamb Kabab. This summer, for every adult spending AED 180, one child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal. What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 Where: Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Open daily from 1 PM to 2 AM and available from now until the end of summer For reservations, contact +971 ?50 601 1195 or [email protected]. For more information, visit Zeera by Buddha-Bar Tucked among the other Buddha-Bar venues, Zeehra presents modern Indian gastronomy and a chic and inviting ambience. Its menu features sharing-style plates of vibrant Indian dishes, crafted with flair using a traditional tandoori grill and open kitchen. Diners can delight in dishes like the scrumptious Lobster Curry, creamy Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and more. Moreover, for every adult dining and spending AED 180, a child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal. What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 Where: Zeehra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront Zeehra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Open daily from 1 PM to 2 AM and available from now until the end of summer For reservations, guests can book through For more information, visit McCafferty's Every Saturday and Sunday, children can dine for free at the traditional Irish pub and restaurant inside Hilton in Yas Bay Waterfront. Offering authentic Irish produce, music, and atmosphere, children can now join their parents' night out at McCafferty's. On Saturdays, kids under 7 years old can enjoy Mellie Rua's Saturday Brunch for free with every paying adult. For AED 199, guests can indulge in an unlimited selection of delicious dishes and drinks from 1 PM to 5 PM, while enjoying live music performed by various bands and musicians throughout the day. Dishes include signature Black Angus Beef Sliders, irresistible Clonakilty Sausage Bites, and main courses such as classic Irish Fish and Chips, Smoked Bacon Carbonara, or the tasty Spice Bag Chicken Burger. Meanwhile, on Sundays, children under 6 years old can dine for free at McCafferty's Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery with every paying adult. The Sunday Carvery features freshly made soup accompanied by roasts of the day, such as Roast Black Angus Sirloin, Turkey & Baked Irish Ham, Crispy Pork Belly, and Impossible Roast, alongside classic sides and the dessert of the day. What: Kids dine for free for every paying adult Kids under 7 years old for Saturday brunch Kids under 6 years old for Sunday carvery Kids dine for free for every paying adult Where: McCafferty's, Hilton Yas Island McCafferty's, Hilton Yas Island Price: Mellie Rua's Saturday Brunch | AED 199/person | 1 PM to 5 PM Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery | AED 119/person | 12 PM to 8 PM For reservations, guests can book through For more information, visit Pop City A lovely summer treat, although Pop City isn't offering anything free for kids, they do run a weekday happy hour from 12 PM to 6 PM. During this time, customers who buy one pop or bites box for dine-in can get the second at 50% off. On weekends, from 4 PM to 11 PM, customers will receive a 20% discount on any coffee on the menu with every purchase of three pops. Known as artisans of frozen delights, Pop City creates healthy, natural, and delicious ice pops using only premium ingredients. Loved by all ages, popular flavours include the tropical Piña Colada, creamy Coconut Sorbet, and zesty Lemon. For those watching their calories, the under-60-calorie range includes refreshing options like Lychee, Strawberry, and Mango. What: Happy Hour Happy Hour Where: Pop City, Yas Bay Waterfront Pop City, Yas Bay Waterfront Offer: Weekdays, 12 PM to 6 PM | Buy one pop or bite box = 50% off on the second order Weekends, 4 PM to 11 PM | Purchase of three pops = 20% discount on coffee menu For reservations, contact +971 50 235 8653. For more information, visit
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Joe McNamee: The Cork on a Fork buzz shows the city's progress as a food destination
Next Wednesday, the Lord Mayor of Cork will launch the fourth Cork on a Fork food festival, at Good Day Deli in the Nano Nagle Centre — which will then be followed by the Irish Examiner Business Breakfast, sponsored by Musgrave's SuperValu, hosted by yours truly and featuring four great speakers from the food world. The inaugural Cork on a Fork festival in 2022 was a tentative affair, hampered by a too short run-in, a tricky time slot in August, and a reluctance from many local restaurants to fully come on board. The leaps and bounds ever since have been enormous. Last year, in 2024, the festival finally came into its own as a potential keeper in the annual culinary calendar. So, the irony is not lost on me that the speakers will be addressing the following theme: 'Putting a Price on Quality: Promoting specialty foods in a cost-conscious market'. As Cork on a Fork, a celebration of the food and food culture of Cork City and its surrounding region, grows ever stronger, many of the producers being celebrated are facing a multiplicity of challenges, homegrown and 'imported', that threaten the very viability of the sector itself. The same applies to hospitality, both local and national — and the current existential crisis is far worse than the impact of the crash of the Celtic Tiger. I was working as a chef in Cork City in 1993 when Denis Cotter's Paradiso (then Cafe Paradiso) and Seamus O'Connell's Ivory Tower opened almost in tandem. Anthony Bourdain with Chef Seamus O'Connell in the Ivory Tower restaurant in 2006. Both revolutionary restaurants in an Irish and even international context. Their impact was immediate, and many of us lesser mortals toiling away in lesser kitchens around the city had a sense we were all about to hitch a ride on a new Cork culinary wave. In fact, the dining duo were so far ahead of the curve, it was some time in the future before their real influence was felt in Irish dining. Both were born in a time when recession was a near-permanent state, but that's par for the course in hospitality; some of the very best restaurants, and specialty food producers, have traditionally emerged when times were toughest and real creativity makes up for financial shortfalls. The subsequent heady gold rush days of the Celtic Tiger, if anything, appeared to dull creativity and innovation. Certainly, there was still great cooking to be found in and around the city but none of the genuine sense of invention of Paradiso and the Ivory Tower. When the Celtic Tiger crashed, local restaurants battened down the hatches and retreated behind stultifying culinary conservatism and the safety of combination pizza-pasta-burger menus. It was only when the new century was some way into its teens that a fresh radicalism re-emerged with the arrival of Takashi Miyazaki's eponymous Japanese street food restaurant, Miyazaki — which in turn led to his Ichigo Ichie restaurant, the first to hold a Michelin star in the city since Arbutus Lodge in the 1980s — and Beverley Mathews' L'Atitude 51's pronounced body swerve into the world of natural wine, sublimely complemented by culinary director Simone Kelly's local produce-driven menus. There was a sense that culinary Cork was on the rise once more. The pandemic, if anything, only drove Cork hospitality to greater heights and in all my time dining in Cork, I am hard pressed to recall a similar sense of excitement as prevails right now around the town. Not only are Cork chefs delivering on the plate, they are doing so with a newfound sense of camaraderie and cooperation. These new Young Turks regularly socialise together but they also have each others' backs, offering support and engaging in inspiring collaborations, even as every business opens the shutters each day to yet another battle for survival. So, blessed as we are in Cork, not only should we relish this newfound culinary creativity in the city, we should also do everything in our power to support it. The next time you are dining out in Cork, skip past those imported franchise restaurant models and seek out a genuinely local independent restaurant, especially those serving up a real taste of Cork on the plate. TABLE TALK The Examiner Eats Club is an exclusive series of dining events hosted by the Irish Examiner food team and solely open to Irish Examiner subscribers who are offered the opportunity to purchase tickets on a first come, first served basis for the chance to dine at private dinners in some of Ireland's finest restaurants. Launched last autumn with a wonderful evening at the celebrated Goldie restaurant, subsequent and equally superb evening dinners have taken place in Good Day Deli and the Farmgate Café, in the English Market. The next Examiner Eats Club dinner (Aug 17) — part of Cork on a Fork festival programme — sees the team and a bunch of very lucky diners heading to The Glass Curtain, on MacCurtain St. A genuine leader of the new wave in Cork city, The Glass Curtain combines brilliant cooking with one of the best larders around, a hyper-local exploration of the finest local and seasonal produce. Front-of-house manager/sommelier Wesley Triggs oversees a cracking wine and cocktail list, while superbly marshalling the dining experience, and chef-proprietor Brian Murray promises to pull out all the stops with a delicious five course sharing menu. TODAY'S SPECIAL Cheese from The Lost Valley Dairy. Instead of one specific food product, this week I am encouraging you to fill shopping baskets with some of the finest food in the world, and all of it from Cork. This is no parochial 'Real Capital' hubris, just a statement of fact: Cork has been the breadbasket of the country for generations; the birthplace of the modern Irish specialty food producer movement; and, for many years, Cork winners at the Blás na hÉireann food awards outnumbered the entire rest of the country put together. The best place to start is with sublime smoked fish from Sally Barnes (Woodcock Smokery) and Frank Hederman, and the best cheeseboard in the land, including Milleens, Durrus, Gubbeen, Coolea, Hegarty's and The Lost Valley Dairy. And that's only the starting point — I think you're going to need a second trolley!
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Eminem Brings Three Of His Biggest Smashes Back
Eminem's 'Without Me,' 'Lose Yourself,' and 'Love the Way You Lie' all return to the U.K.'s Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart this week. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 30: Rapper Eminem, performs at the Paradiso on April 30th 2000 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Frans Schellekens/Redferns) Redferns Eminem's catalog is packed with global smashes, and many of those tracks are still finding an audience years after they first ruled the airwaves and dominated the charts. In the United Kingdom, the rapper maintains a consistent presence on multiple charts, not just with new music when it's available, but also thanks to his two hit-packed compilation albums, Curtain Call and Curtain Call 2 . Both sets have become staples to the British public, kept on the weekly rankings by consumption not only of the projects themselves, but many of the songs featured on them – several of which reappear out of nowhere this week. Three of Eminem's most famous singles are back on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart, and they land within a few spaces of one another. 'Without Me' returns at No. 32, followed closely by 'Lose Yourself' at No. 33. 'Love the Way You Lie,' one of the rapper's several collaborations with Rihanna, also sneaks back in at No. 38. All three of Eminem's comeback cuts have previously climbed to No. 1 on the genre-specific ranking. The Grammy winner has scored 21 leaders on the list, which counts the most-purchased tracks in the U.K. in both genres. He's also landed more than a dozen additional top 10 hits, and he easily ranks as one of the most successful names in hip-hop history in the country. The three singles back on the tally this week don't just stand out for their past peaks, they also rank among Eminem's longest-charting songs in the U.K. 'Love the Way You Lie' has now spent 140 weeks on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart. 'Without Me' beats that sum with 223 frames, while 'Lose Yourself' leads the trio with a staggering 380 periods on the list. Beyond Eminem's singles, both Curtain Call and Curtain Call 2 are still charting in the U.K. this frame. The first volume is holding up particularly well, as it appears inside the top 40 on three rankings and even reenters the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 100. Curtain Call 2 is also present, though only on half as many lists as its predecessor. This week, the sequel compilation improves on both the Official Albums Streaming (No. 51, up one space) and Official Albums charts (No. 69, up two spots).
What's On
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
The best bars in Abu Dhabi to try out this week: July 28 to 31
If you're looking for the best bars to check out in Abu Dhabi this week, we have just the list for you, with something for everyone – from romantic rooftop haunts to beachside free-spirited bars and sultry nights out. Take your pick. For a bit of romance: Glo Glo, Rosewood Abu Dhabi's gorgeous outdoor lounge, boasts a great happy hour menu that includes paloma cocktails, house beverages and more. It's also right by The Galleria Al Maryah Island, so you're only steps away from one of the capital's most bustling retail and lifestyle hotspots. Win-win. Location: Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island Times: Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 2am Contact: (0) 2 813 5520 @rosewoodabudhabi For the high-flyers: Perlage Luxe bubbly bar and lounge, Perlage has had capitalites wowed from the get-go, since their launch in late 2023. Deep red hues and signature speakeasy vibes welcome you to chic luxury like few other spots do, and you'll want to kick back and relax as you show up at your finest to enjoy this experience. It's theatrical, it's sultry, and it's where you want to be this week. Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Times: Tuesday to Sunday, 8pm to 3am Contact: (0) 58 288 8164 @barperlageae For an elegant night out: Paradiso Globally acclaimed from Cannes to Abu Dhabi, Paradiso is a picture-perfect spot bringing La Dolce Vita to Yas Island. With white table-clothed tables, a coastally-inspired menu, and a refined ambience, it's an all-box ticking spot for lunch or dinner with your significant other. Overlooking the stunning Yas Island Waterfront, what could possibly be more romantic than the lull of the ocean paired with incredible Mediterranean cuisine? Location: Yas Bay Waterfront Pier, Yas Island Times: Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday, 12am to 1am Contact: (0) 50 437 2869 @paradisoabudhabi For something different: Shala Beach Lounge 'Shala' is derived from Sanskrit and means 'home,' and this venue at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi offers exactly that to the capital's free-spirited wanderers. Here, sea views are paired with plush cushions bearing macrame cotton tassels, ornamental feathers, a fire pit, soft linen banquets and natural wood finishes. The design of this Abu Dhabi beach bar taps into that same beach-shack soul that you'd expect to find in bohemian haunts like Tulum, or the Ibizan town of Playa d'en Bossa. Location: Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas, Saadiyat Island Times: Thursday to Sunday, 5pm to 1am Contact: (0) 2 407 1234 @shalaabudhabi Images: Socials > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Protesters threaten to riot over Bob Vylan Amsterdam concert
Masked protesters have threatened to riot if a gig by Bob Vylan goes ahead in Amsterdam, sparking a police investigation. The British punk duo were accused of anti-Semitism after leading chants of 'death to the IDF' and 'free free Palestine' at this year's Glastonbury music festival. Two masked men held up a banner outside Amsterdam's Paradiso venue that read 'If Bob Vylan plays that night/ Amsterdam will stand and fight.' Since Glastonbury, Bob Vylan appearances at several festivals have been cancelled, including in the UK, France and Germany. Venue 'will not yield' to pressure Paradiso has vowed that the September 12 concert, which is being headlined by Ukrainian-American 'gypsy punk' carousers Gogol Bordello, will go ahead. Paradiso director Geert van Itallie told 3voor12 that it's 'very unfortunate that pressure is being put on our freedom of programming'. He added that the venue, which has reported the matter to the police, 'will not yield to such practices'. Paradiso is taking the threat seriously and will be taking extra precautions. Bob Vylan's Glastonbury appearance sparked anger and controversy in Britain and prompted a criminal investigation into the chanting, which Sir Keir Starmer called 'appalling' The BBC apologised for not pulling the livestream of the performance, which is no longer available on the iPlayer platform. Bob Vylan issued a statement in early July after several of the band's bookings were cancelled, including a headline slot at Manchester's Radar festival. The duo said: 'Silence is not an option. We will be fine, the people of Palestine are hurting.' A co-founder of the Radar festival later revealed she had received death threats after cancelling the duo. This week, during their first UK concert since Glastonbury, the band's frontman asked fans to stop chanting against the Israeli military. Pascal Robinson-Foster, 34, told fans that they could get him into 'trouble' after they began chanting 'death, death to the IDF' at a London surprise gig on Wednesday night. It is not clear who is responsible for the banner in Amsterdam – a city which had a large Jewish community until Nazi occupation and the Holocaust. In November 2024, there were anti-Israeli riots in Amsterdam. Fans of Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv were targeted in what was called a 'jew hunt' during the disorder. Geert Wilders, the hard-Right politician who won the last general election in the Netherlands, is a staunch supporter of Israel and its war on Hamas in Gaza.
