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A decade after opening Marina Social for Jason Atherton, accomplished Scottish chef @tristinfarmer has returned to Dubai following his five-year tenure at three-Michelin Zén in Singapore.

He’s now helming a new Dubai-born concept as culinary director and chef partner for a Singaporean business, Culinary Arts Group.

@maisondali_dubai at The Opus by Omniyat hotel in Business Bay is pitched in the press release and on the website as “a laid-back brasserie with character, where Japanese ingredients and techniques meet Mediterranean flavours. This innovative dining experience immerses guests in culinary artistry. Every element - food, drink, service and decor - is meticulously curated to transport diners into a world of imagination.”

Meanwhile, the name “draws inspiration from Salvador Dalí’s surrealism and mirrors the personality of Tristin Farmer,” - and the ambience “constantly surprises, transforming dining in Dubai into a captivating work of art.”

On the flip side, the dictionary definition of brasserie dictates “an informal, usually French restaurant, serving simple hearty food.”

In today’s review, I am addressing all these differing messages; how they translate into the dining experience; and determining whether they serve to complement or conflict.

I am utterly relieved to have reviewed incognito from start to finish.

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Have you dined at Maison Dali? Does this interior give you brasserie feels? Would welcome your thoughts 🙏🏼

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🎉✨NORTH LOOP PARTY IDEA!!!✨🎉. The other week I had an absolute blast with a group of my friends enjoying tasty food & drinks @therabbitholempls in their designated party room that you can rent out for all kinds of fun occasions! I wanted to have an elevated and classy Summer-picnic themed party with friends and they did such a great job with the decorations, buffet style food set up and transporting the space to make it feel cozy and welcoming! 🙏🏻🧺😍❤️
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The Rabbit Hole has got you covered to throw YOUR kind of party. Whether it’s birthdays, holiday parties, corporate mixers, or a Sunday Funday with friends —The Rabbit Hole definitely makes it unforgettable. I would absolutely recommend them!
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You can enjoy Private parties, unforgettable flavors, and zero stress while hosting a party in their private room, a private section, or take over the entire venue with a full buy-out. This is Perfect for teams, families, friend groups, or brands looking to impress.

More details:
-Crave-worthy catering menu: The menu? You can pick from a variety of catering menus with great options for your event (my event was Chef-driven comfort meets summer picnic nostalgia)
-Customize your menu, bar package, room layout — even music playlist.
-Add photo ops, dessert tables, signature drinks, or bottle service.
-Holiday parties, engagement dinners, client appreciation — all in one unforgettable space.

☑️For more info on booking private, custom tailored events visit their website [rabbitholemn.com]

MY EVENT MENU:
- The Perfect Picnic
- Chicken Wings (Dry rub/Korean, blue cheese, ranch)
- Hand-made chicken tenders (original or buffalo, blue cheese, ranch)
- Sautéed beef tips (cheese fondue, peppers, onions)
- Mac ‘n cheese (cavatappi, smoked Gouda)
- Truffle + Parmesan fries (béarnaise sauce)
- Caesar salad (romaine, parmesan, hard-boiled egg, croutons, house caesar dressing)
- Crudité platter (veggies, blue cheese, ranch)
- Shrimp cocktail (lemon, cocktail sauce)
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🎉🔥🌮WELCOME to the NEW EAGAN @lagotacos - VIKINGS LOCATION LOCATION!!!! 🌮🔥🎉

The NEWEST LAGO LOCATION in EAGAN is in partnership with TCO PERFORMANCE CENTER & THE VIKINGS is NOW OPEN! The overall space and aesthetics of their new spot makes it feel very comfortable & welcoming for dining in! They also have a front and side patio for awesome outdoor dining!

My go-to order here is the 3-taco plate with my fav SESAME CHICKEN, WALLEYE, & FIRECRACKER SHRIMP tacos w/ a sweet corn 🌽 cake as a side. Their QUESO is a must and I love the dip trio as it’s perfect for sharing w the queso, salsa 💃, & guacamole 🥑. Their margaritas and craft cocktails are on point too!!

☑️Be sure to visit them at one of their current FOUR locations — Excelsior, Plymouth, or our NEWER St. Louis Park & Eagan restaurants! Cheers 🫶🏻😎

✨Open everyday for lunch, happy hour, & dinner with both take out and dine-options!
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#foodblogger #treatyourself #foodstyling #eeeeeats #minnesota #minneapolis #minnstagramers #foodstagram #foodgasm #goals #foodie #minneapolis #instamood #july #tasty #reelsinstagram #trendingreels #goodeats Less

🍜✨HANDCRAFTED JAPANESE UDON NOODLES & TEMPURA✨🍜.
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@maruichiudon is a made-to-order open kitchen Udon store. They offer handcrafted Japanese noodles and tempura & insist on using fresh and healthy ingredients. This fast casual spot allows you to order your Udon + Rice bowls right when you walk in their doors as they prepare it fresh and then on the food line you grab any appetizers, tempura 🍤 veggies, sushi 🍣 tacos 🌮, & omusabi! @maruichiudon opened in April 2025 a few months ago in Eden Prairie and they are a great addition to this community in the suburbs! The udon noodles are fresh pulled daily 🙌🏻.
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They also offer boba 🧋 + fruit tea drinks, an aesthetic pleasing dining room with pretty Japanese artwork, as well as an outdoor patio! My favorite dishes were the Tonkatsu Udon, shrimp tempura tacos, & the Gyu Don sweet beef rice 🍚 bowl was killer!! I loved everything I tried with the sweet beef! Definitely go support this tasty newer spot in town.
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📍13000 Technology Drive, suite 120, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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UDON—
Kimchi Udon
Tonkatsu Udon (pork belly)
RICE BOWLS—
Gyu Don (sweet beef rice bowl)
Chicken Katsu Curry Don rice bowl
TACOS—
Shrimp tempura sushi taco
Salmon Avocado Taco
Yaki Niku Beef Taco
TEMPURA—
Shrimp Tempura, Zucchini, Crab meat, sweet potato, & mushroom.
Deep-fried dumplings
Karage chicken /Takoyaki
HANDCRAFTED OMUSUBI (Japanese rice balls) 🍙
Ume Konbu
Ebi Tenmusu
Salmon
Curry beef
DRINKS—
Brown sugar milk w/ boba
Lemon Strawberry Fizz
Mango Strawberry Green Tea
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#friday #weekendvibes #treatyourself #foodgasm #foodblogger #foodstyling #eeeeeats #edenprairiemn #minnesota #foodstagram #eatingfortheinsta #udon #tempura #japanesefood #aesthetic #nom #yummyfood #tasty #foodie #noodles #trending #reelsinstagram #instamood #huffposttaste Less

🥂✨SUMMER ROOFTOP HOTSPOT✨🥂
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Riva Terrace restaurant & bar located Downtown @fsminneapolis offers amazing rooftop views of the Minneapolis skyline 🌃 with table, bar top, & lounge couches w/ dining areas for seating featuring a nicely curated menu of light, refreshing Coastal Italian–inspired fare. Pair your meal with a crisp selection of wines, spritzes and Italian-influenced cocktails. Riva Terrace’s menu has appetizer shareable dishes, salads 🥗, pizzas 🍕, & handhelds, & speciality entrees. You also get an intimate look at the stunning pool & hot tub area surrounded by this Four Seasons restaurant w/ plants, flowers, and views for days! The aesthetics and dining experience here are definitely elevated + upscale w/ exceptional service. Definitely check them out this Summer as it’s open to the public! 😎🔥🫶🏻
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☑️My favorite dishes I tried were the poached shrimp, green tomato & strawberry panzanella, pepperoni pizza, Prosciutto cotto piadina, & Spaghetti 🍝Nero. All the cocktail were solid especially the Hugo Spritz.
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☑️ Also, they are hosting an Italian themed Summer Party THIS FRIDAY, June 27th from 3pm-6pm inclusive of complimentary welcome drink & snacks - look out for more details!
⚾️TWINS FANS: Riva terrace offers a $15 tasty burger 🍔 w/ chips and beer 🍺 deal for HOME GAMES which is a GREAT DEAL before or after watching baseball!
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DRINKS:
-The Lemon Experience
-Jungle Bird
-International Spritz
-Hugo Spritz
-Espresso Martini
FOOD:
-Poached Shrimp
-Green Tomato & Strawberry Panzanella Salad
-Pepperoni pizza
-Prosciutto cotto piadina
-Riva Smash burger
-Spaghetti Nero
-Chicken Milanese
-Ligurian Tuna Salad
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#summervibes #rooftop #cheers #stunning #fourseasons #posh #foodstyling #foodblogger #treatyourself #foodart #minnstagramers #minnesota #minneapolis #eatlocal #yummyfood #foodstagram #foodgasm #goals #summertime #getoutside #foodie #reelsinstagram #trending #pridemonth Less

NEW RESTAURANT ALERT

Peruvian Ribeye @nikittaorlando

Steak & Potatoes is a staple and a favorite for many…

I love it as a building block to a great dish and this restaurant embraced that exact concept with this dish and with many others on their menu.

Rocoto Butter & Ají Amarillo Mash Potatoes that’s the way you take meat and potatoes to another dimension.

I like my food to be hot if it’s intended to be hot and my mash potatoes were a little cold. Luckily it’s an easy fix!

They nailed this dish from thought process, to menu, to execution!

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BETTER THAN MOM’S

Pancakes @brickandbutterorlando

Come check out their weekend Breakfast Menu and/or make it a Brunch by grabbing a craft beer or a glass of wine @alacartsodo

GO GET YOUR FIX!

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GATEKEEPERS

Mortadella Sandwich @cosanostra.italiandeli

Come and check them out at their new Brick & Mortar in Downtown Clermont!

I can guarantee the property value in the area is soaring since they open their doors.

I’m always happy to visit this place. I arrive happy and leave even happier!

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