COYA Dubai was founded in 2014 and is located at the Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach. This versatile restaurant focuses on contemporary Peruvian cuisine and includes Spanish, Japanese and Chinese influences into its dishes. There are more than 189 seats and 40 seats in an enclosed veranda.

Located on the sixth floor of Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai - Tasca is an exciting new restaurant from culinary genius José Avillez. Named after the Portuguese word for tavern, Tasca is José Avillez’s first international opening, following on behind the Michelin-starred Belcanto as well as his other celebrated ventures in Portugal.

In a few weeks, it will be a year since France changed its habits and closed its restaurants because of the pandemic. While waiting to book a table on the terrace again in the shade of a parasol or inside a cosy room, I suggest you take a tour in the kitchen to meet the three greatest French chefs. Anne-Sophie Pic, Sylvestre Wahid and Michel Sarran, whose star-studded reputation is not to present anymore, have agreed to answer our questions. Just like their tasty creations, their advice and their rituals interweave warmth and scents.