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Table Manners: 15 Dining Etiquette Rules You Should Know
Table manners are not about impressing anyone. They exist so everyone at the table can relax, which is why the basics have barely changed in

Open Kitchen: Why Do Some Restaurants Let Guests Watch the Chefs?
Walk into a restaurant where the kitchen hides behind a door, and you take the food on faith. Walk into one with an open kitchen

Tipping in Dubai: How Much Should You Tip at Restaurants?
The card machine is in front of you, the server is waiting politely, and you have no idea what the number should be. Everyone who

What Is Neapolitan Pizza? A Guide to the Italian Classic
Neapolitan pizza is the original pizza: a thin, soft base with a puffed, blistered rim, topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil, and

What Is Al Dente Pasta? Understanding the Perfect Pasta Texture
Al dente pasta is pasta cooked until it is tender all the way through but still firm when you bite it. The centre gives a

Italian Wine Tasting in Dubai: A Complete Guide
Wine lists can make people feel tested, and Italian ones are the worst offenders. An Italian wine tasting in Dubai fixes that faster than reading