Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2010
Gourmet Abu Dhabi, Various city centre hotels
Feb 5-19
Throw away your calorie counters and tear up your diet plans, Abu Dhabi Gourmet is back for its 2010 edition, back to entice you with scrumptious feasts and gala dinners. Not to mention you will get a chance to participate in the most sought-after masterclasses from the best in the field. Featuring some of the finest cuisines, best vintages and grandiose experiences, Gourmet Abu Dhabi is set to unleash a rapturous assault on your taste buds. As always, it will ignite your passion for fine food and distinguished hospitality. One of the celebrity chefs highlighting the event will be Food Network’s very own ‘Glutton for Punishment’, the hilarious, Bob Blumer. Don’t be surprised if he seems a little flippant. In 2008, Blumer set a world record by flipping 559 pancakes in 1 hour at the Calgary Stampede. So we’d say he’s a professional! Watch for loads of fun, food and festivities in Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2010. Here are some important dates you need to mark on your diet calendar:
05 Feb - Friday -Gala Opening
06 to 18 Feb - Saturday- Chateau Dinners
06 to 18 Feb - Saturday- Culinary Masterclasses
07 Feb- Sunday- A Surreal Evening with Bob Blumer
07, 12 and 17 Feb - Sunday- Ladies Only Culinary Masterclass
08 Feb - Monday- Bob Blumer Surreal Masterclass
08 Feb - Monday- Gourmet Safari
09 Feb - Tuesday- Kitchen Party
09 Feb - Tuesday- Chef’s Table Luncheon
14 Feb- Sunday- Arabian Feast
14 Feb- Sunday- Chocolate & Pastry Workshop
15 Feb- Monday- Awards Gala Dinner
16 Feb- Tuesday- Chocolate Dinner
17 Feb- Wednesday- Charlie Trotter presents Game Cuisine
Hitting the Right Note
Lorin Maazel & The Vienna Philharmonic perform in Abu Dhabi Classics
Emirates Palace, Feb 15 - 16
Abu Dhabi Classics strikes the right chord yet again as Vienna Philharmonic is invited to perform in the capital under Lorin Maazel this month. A conductor, violinist and composer, Lorin has craved a niche for himself among the musical greats of our time. This event will treat audiences to three melodious symphonies which preserve some of the most accurate musical depictions of mother nature’s divine gifts to our world. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s immortal symphonic depiction of a visit to the countryside, Debussy’s dazzlingly vivid portrait of the sea at three times of day, and Ravel’s moving ballet based on a Greek myth. This is your chance to re-live the magic of Victorian opera house music and witness the performance of a legendary orchestra first-hand.
Refer to our pull out for more info on other Abu Dhabi Classic performances this month.
Bride Show 2010
Feb 10-13, ADNEC
Gentlemen beware; its going to get pretty hectic… a bride show is in town! Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2010 promises to be every bride’s dream wedding and fashion event. Beauty professionals will be giving demonstrations for 2010 hair and make-up trends. From wedding dresses, eveningwear, abayas & sheilas to fashion accessories, beauty products, jewellery, photography, and flowers. It’s all here! What’s more is that t even offers exciting honeymoon destinations (so guys don’t feel left out), venues around the capital, and delectable wedding cakes to choose from for your big day! Get a taste of what your wedding should feel like before spending the big bucks on any of it.
Note: Entrance fee of Dh 10.
Special Note: Whining husbands or complaining ‘to-be husbands’ are to be left at the door.