Trend 2: Food and wine pairings
With the UAE now growing as a tourist destination, the wine market is increasing with it, and we will see a rise in the number of restaurants offering small, tapas-style dishes to accompany drinks.
Executive sous chef Chris Dodds at Yas Island Rotana & Centro, Abu Dhabi is a firm believer in the practice of pairing good food and wine for diners, and has created a new menu for The Blue Grill restaurant, focusing on just that. He says: “I think the trend for pairing food and wine will grow in the UAE – in order to enhance the dining experience you must find the right combination of texture and flavour and how both food and wine react differently to each other.
“In recent years, interest has taken off in food and wine pairings. Industries have sprung up and the media expound on the principles and ideals of it. Plus you can find guidelines and tips everywhere, which will all continue to fuel interest.”
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