After 39 seasons under the musical direction of Steven Errante the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) soon will take cues from conductor Peter Askim The orchestra’s board of directors announced that Askim will take over as Music Director and Conductor of the WSO on June 1 and will lead the orchestra at the 2025-26 Season Opening concert on September 20 in Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (We apologize for the technical audio difficulties in the quality of the interview) NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is welcoming a new musical director Peter Askim will serve as the Symphony’s fourth music director after 39 seasons with Steven Errante Askim has a storied career as a composer and director He previously conducted the Raleigh Civic Symphony and Chamber Orchestra Askim says he’s excited to be taking over to lead Wilmington’s Symphony Orchestra and conducted lots of orchestras and you just know when you get on the podium and the conductor knows within 20 seconds max if this is going to work or not The orchestra’s opening concert will be held on September 20th at the Wilson Center Video Central|Live Stream Text description provided by the architects. The project is a result of winning an open, international plan and design competition in 2010. The House for Books and Blues, or Bok & Blueshuset is a three-story house containing library, cinema, live stage, café, museum for blues, sound studio and music tuition. Notodden Blues Festival and Europas Bluessenter also have their offices here. All the functions of the house are reached from an open vestibule and reception. The architectonic expression of the house tries to pursue elements of the historical industrial architecture, that characterizes parts of Notodden`s dock area also today. © Jiri HavranThe different functions are organized in their own volumes and can be read out of the architecture of the house Three large lightwells above the reception and vestibule are the signature of the house You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here James Stewart:This weekend the Vermont Symphony Orchestra will be presenting their Holiday Pops concerts in Barre Not only is this a chance to share in some holiday favorites it is also an opportunity to meet the VSO’s second Music Director candidate Peter is currently the artistic director of the Next Festival of Emerging Artists and also the director of orchestral studies at North Carolina State University I had a chance to speak with Peter Askim via Zoom and talk about his experience his hopes for the VSO and what we can expect from this weekend’s pops concerts but he’s worked with ensembles across the country from Hawaii to North Carolina I began our conversation by asking Peter what that experience has taught him music has been a really important part of the community And the relationship between the community and the musicians and the music and the performing arts organizations Every place has its own identity and relationship to this amazing thing that we call music as I've already had a taste of that spirit and the way that the community is involved in the orchestra and excited about the orchestra James:I was just looking at your bio on VSO.org and I noticed that you've been a champion of new music quite a bit I grew up playing all kinds of different music was opening up for the Lemonheads at Middlebury College I'm really excited about composers who bring their own perspectives who tell us something about themselves and their backgrounds and all of our humanity I love working with the great composers of today and I've been very lucky to work closely with some of some of today's finest composers There's just a special relationship that happens It's very special to be able to ask a composer exactly what did you mean by that And sometimes the answers are really surprising and lead you to a much deeper understanding of what the composer intended James:And how would you bring this passion and these ideas to your work in Vermont Peter:There are things that the VSO is doing that orchestras across the country are just kind of starting to catch on to There's a real forward vision already in the way that programming is done in the way that community outreach has done It's something that's already in motion that I really want to join that moving train; to go to the communities to go to the people and enrich their lives and connect with people and create community So that's what I'm really excited about it James:Tell us about the holiday Pops concert that's coming up on December 10th what can we expect from those performances what I wanted to do with the program was create a sense of joyousness and to really lean into all of the things that we think of as making the holiday special but also showing a different side of the holidays There's some really exciting new pieces that I'd love to share new favorites of mine that I'd love to introduce; including one piece called “Rocket Sleigh” by Delvyn Case which is like Rudolph on rocket fuel; super Some beautiful music by William Grant Still called “Mother and Child” really thinking about that special relationship that we have in our families and trying to reconnect with those really real and deep emotions and celebrating those things I love the way that it feels all put together It's really a journey that we're going to go on and I feel super excited about this; as excited as I've been about any program that I've put together Just can't wait to just get on stage and get cracking Enter your email to sign up for The Frequency See more newsletters PlaylistsFind our playlists and instructions on how to use them NPR ClassicalDeceptive Cadence Blog | Classics In Concert | All NPR Classical MorePlaylist Archive | Events & Regional Links | The Met Live In HD Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message When conductor and composer Peter Askim talks about the importance of aligning your values with your music making, he’s serious, and The Next Festival of Emerging Artists concert on June 8 at the Kaufman Music Center was a blazing example Conducted by Askim and performed by the festival’s string orchestra five radically different pieces came together in an evening that felt truly tuned into the key of now rhythmic asymmetry and colored with sparkling harmonics and open fifths There were smiles on the faces of the musicians as they leaned into the wild-driving peaks and earthy valleys Askim told the audience that the music was inspired by a long-ago audience member’s reaction to another work of his: she felt like she was flying during that performance and he achieved this again and again with Soar Curtis Stewart joined Askim and the ensemble on stage for the world premiere of his Essay #1: Leave the People the work added to the recent slew of genre-shattering offerings by Stewart who is quickly becoming one of the most powerful voices of our time for racial equality in classical music Stewart intoned repeated spoken phrases over waves of texture throughout the ensemble – from snap pizzicato to loudly whispered tutti and solo “shh!” It was as if he was encouraging these words to become a mantra for the audience we’d begin to absorb these words and their deeper meanings visceral meditation on how music by Black artists is just now being given a deserved spot in classical music prime time Yet Curtis’ Essay points out that this is an act of non-regenerative harvesting if the product of Black music is cherished without its source — Black people — being cherished and valued just as highly Phrases of this tangible aural essay included: “What are American Conservatories Without Blackness?” “What is American Music Without Blackness?” “Who Would We Be…Without the Blues?” The world premiere of “…there is yet beauty” by Michael R. Dudley Jr. was so pure in its delicate radiance that it nearly felt holy The work is inspired by a moment from last year: walking outside after a rehearsal in New York City and seeing orange smoke in the air a particularly breath-taking section towards the beginning of the piece is meant to feel like “the moment when a bird (or a human in an airplane) arrives at the place where the clouds become “firmament.” This piece was beautifully carried out by the ensemble and the solos from principal viola (Philip Rawlinson) and principal cello (Jaemin Lee) were some of the most luscious and memorable parts of the whole evening lending metallic charisma and ear-catching drones Saunders’ writing primed my mind to hear all types of sound as music and the decrescendo on the final note was so eloquently executed that I heard it seamlessly merge into the tone of the air conditioning above us It took me more than a moment to realize the piece had ended: what a lovely bit of music magic Andrea Casarrubios’ Herencia takes its title from the Spanish word that means both “heritage” and “inheritance.” The Sphinx Virtuosi originally commissioned this piece and Andrea’s program note discussed how she envisioned the many performers of that ensemble on stage and “how each individual has trailing behind them a unique history of unfathomable complexity; an epic that they bring to bear in every moment of performance.” There is always a deeply earnest quality in Andrea’s music a sense of human truth that runs in arborescent veins throughout its warm exuberances and tangy dissonances Casarrubios’s work was the perfect choice to round out a concert of music about now: music about today Carefully curated and unapologetic in its investment in the present and future of art the Next Fest is one to watch and watch again I CARE IF YOU LISTEN is an editorially-independent program of the American Composers Forum and is made possible thanks to generous donor and institutional support Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and may not represent the views of ICIYL or ACF You can support the work of ICIYL with a tax-deductible gift to ACF. 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You can support the work of ICIYL with a gift to ACF İstanbul's LGBTI+ community managed to hold their 22nd Pride March in an unexpected location The march began around 3.30 pm on Bağdat Avenue a vibrant location on İstanbul’s Anatolian side Despite the ban on almost all events during Pride Month the LGBTI+ community managed to come together using alternative and creative methods even though they could not publicly announce the route in advance The Pride Week Committee advised the crowd to disperse for safety reasons by leaving their flags behind concluded with a brief walk down Bağdat Avenue after a statement was read out Police later arrived and began searching for LGBTI+ demonstrators in the side streets Activists making a statement on Bağdat Avenue: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 22. İstanbul Onur Yürüyüşü: LGBTİ+’lar Bağdat Caddesi’nde🗣️ “Polisi kandırmaktan, bizimle uğraşmak zorunda bırakmaktan hiç bıkmadık!”📸: @tucyil pic.twitter.com/ShYLJhIBhV Fifteen participants were detained during the event Police were seen entering residential complexes and side streets attempting to detain more LGBTI+s Observers from the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV/HRFT) and the İstanbul branches of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) were present at the march 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 22. İstanbul Onur Yürüyüşü: LGBTİ+’lar Bağdat Caddesi’nde🗣️ “Nerdesin aşkım? Burdayım aşkım"📸: @tucyilmaz pic.twitter.com/mlfd9BTcdk Before the event, the 32nd İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Committee had shared a contact number for use in case of detentions. After the march, a rainbow flag was hung from the Chackra building on Bağdat Avenue. Police conducted ID checks on Tuğçe Yılmaz, a reporter from bianet, Zilan Azad from Halk TV, and observers from SPoD and TİHV. The IDs were returned to the journalists and observers after the checks. Today, June 30, 2024, marks the 22nd anniversary of our beloved Pride march. Today, you closed down Istiklal, blocked all roads and squares leading to it. You halted life in a whole city. But you forgot one thing: if necessary, we can pierce through stones, bend time, and once again find each other in our smiles. Since 2015, we have been contending with those who try to cast a shadow over our Pride March. Our struggle has taken root and thrived throughout the city from then until now. In 2016, you obstructed our press releases in the streets and squares. We climbed balconies, appeared on television screens, mountains, and bridges, and shouted the voice of Istanbul from every city. We didn't just read one, but 1,000 press releases. In 2017, they attacked us. While running from the police, we continued to shout our press release aloud. Those who dropped the rainbow flag while fleeing, others picked it up from the ground. Our flag waved across the entire city and will continue to wave. In 2018 and 2019, we were in Taksim again! After our press release, despite efforts to disperse us with riot police and water cannons, our crowd seeped back into the streets. Tarlabaşı is ours, Beyoğlu is ours, The World Would Tremble If Queers Were Free. Can your police know our streets better than us? During the pandemic year, remember our online Pride March and distanced actions on Mis Street? In 2021, you raided our picnic in Maçka, scattered our vegan food. Three days later, hundreds of us chanted slogans in Cihangir Square. In 2022, we issued an ultimatum to the governorship. Once again, we flooded the streets, overflowed, sweated, we made love didn’t we. After your unlawful detentions, we greeted 373 people with halays and vegan baklavas. In 2023, during last year's march, we watched your police chief panic as he arrived in Nişantaşı. You saw us organized and vibrant in a completely different part of the city. You took people from cafes, taxis, those you thought resembled us. You detained tourists, migrants in Repatriation Centers. Our solidarity knew no bounds. You couldn't stop our international solidarity. We gained new comrades. As you feared and tried to suppress us, we thrived from the cracks, we grew. In these times, we draw strength and reaffirm ourselves from this crowd. We never tired of deceiving the police, forcing them to deal with us. We called for our existence in various parts of the city every day. You tried to ban actions where we said, "We'll let our hair fly, paint our nails." You banned our bazaars, concerts, tea events, and parties; we are still waiting for the official decision. We didn't recognize your absurd bans; in one day, we changed continents, partied until dawn, organized in the streets. For those who couldn't be here today due to various concerns, who are in exile, know that we will meet again. Our LGBTQ+ friends know how this political climate has isolated them, embittered them, and how it has affected them from this economic crisis and poverty. Don't ever forget that you are not alone, that there are millions like us. The crowd that now seems like a distant past, those people are still here. We never left. Know this, 12th President, who made us a target in his victory speech: your organized family gatherings, your divisive politics won't work on us. We won't leave the streets, politics, or our lives to you. bianet LGBTİ+ haberleri editörü. "1 Mayıs 1977 Kayıplarını Yakınları Anlatıyor/1 Mayıs 1977 ve Cezasızlık" dosyasını hazırladı. Ege Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Felsefe bölümü mezunu. 2019 yılından beri "Küba" isimli köpekle ev arkadaşı.  Play Duration: 5 minutes 19 seconds5m Presented by Gavana blong Enga Provins, Sir Peter Ipatas itok ol polis tasol igat paoa or mandate aninit long Constitution blong Papua New Guinea long arrestim ol lain we i wok long kamapim trabol na killim dai long Enga or long wanem hap blong kantri, na ino ol politisan. Tasol em itok, ol polis inogat capacity long arrestim na kalanbusim ol displa kriminol lain. Em olsem na Gavana Ipatas ilaik long Gavman i askim help blong Australia long go na helpim PNG long stretim ol displa kain heve long wanem, Australia tu ino laikim PNG ikamap olsem wanpla failed state istap kostu longen. Enga gavana, Sir Peter Ipatas (Governor's Media) FooterABCABC PacificABC Pacific is the trusted voice in the Pacific Moh architects is a Vienna based group of architects dedicated to developing an innovative approach towards architecture Their work encompasses both methodical research as well as the application of innovative design strategies through built work The Askim Museum Competition was about designing a museum for a private art collection. The functional program of roughly 2800 sqm had to be embedded in the surrounding urban fabric in an intelligent way credibly delivering a strong figure/anchor for the region while not overpowering the delicate natural backdrop The site given is located on sloped terrain slightly elevated from the nearby city center It is connected through a single road which terminates at a derelict quarry The design proposes this derelict quarry to be an alternative building grounds rather than the original site as the existing topographical changes and the resulting voids within the hillside lend themselves almost ideally for the museum’s functional spaces Therefore, the proposal’s programmatic distribution and spatial differentiation are directly derived from the conditions given: all primary spaces, i.e. the museum itself, are proposed to be located within existing chasm while the appending library and administration spaces are envisioned to be situated on top of the exhibition spaces The enveloping surface of these programs is in large areas walkable and serves two main purposes: Firstly- it consolidates the different figures into one cohesive composition and secondly- it merges the surrounding natural landscape with the synthetic roof ‘landscape’ of the museum Activate the Wp-related-posts plugin to see the related post list XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs Bruce Hodges listens to the perofrmance at New York’s National Sawdust on 2 June 2019 Violinist Miranda Cuckson has devised a compelling career almost exclusively dedicated to works from the 20th and 21st centuries Appearing with the string players of the Next Festival of Emerging Artists she was magnetic in the US premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s Hika (2015) with rhapsodic lines over shimmering tremolos Cuckson returned for Takemitsu’s Nostalghia (1987) a homage to director Andrei Tarkovsky’s late film She and conductor Peter Askim adroitly caught the score’s mystery and introspection her tone floating over the group’s delicate the ensemble of 20 began with Askim’s Over Shifting Skies (2019) an attractive tonal essay in a fast–slow–fast structure whose Teen Murti (2018) is based on Indian ragas A quiet drone is interrupted by a series of modal merging Indian and Western aesthetics to dramatic effect Composer Aaron Jay Kernis was on hand to introduce Sarabanda in Memoriam (2004) Its exploration of grief closed the night on a subdued note with its closing chorale-like figure particularly moving Leah Hollingsworth hears new pieces by Peter Askim Rebecca Saunders and Andrea Casarrubios at New York’s Merkin Concert Hall on 8 June 2024 The solo work features on Wollschleger’s upcoming portrait album of compositions Bruce Hodges virtually attends the performance at National Sawdust US correspondent Thomas May reviews Midori’s performance of the Brahms concerto with the Seattle Symphony under guest conductor Anja Bihlmaier on 23 January 2025 An all-American celebration of the concept of home Fine musicianship can’t quite overcome a flawed programme concept Site powered by Webvision Cloud Play Duration: 5 minutes 11 seconds5m Presented by Vanuatu Teachers Union em i singaot long ol narapela teachers union long Pacific region na raun long world long oli sanap long solidarity agensim wanem oli lukim olsem em oli injustice na nogut tritmen blong ol teachers long Vanuatu. Secretary General blong VTU, Jonathan Yona i mekim displa singaut bihain long Teaching Service Commission i saspendim moa school principal na tu ol executive memba blong teachers union bikos oli no bihainim wanpla memo blong Gavman. Em itok klia olsem displa straek blong ol teachers em ino niupla strike, em oli kontiniu tasol long sem straek long June we Gavman em ibin tok orait long oli stopim pastaim long givim taim long em i mitim ol long-standing entitlemen we oli agri pinis longen, tasol gavman i feil gen. Mr Yona bai tok klia moa long wanem we i wok long gohet long displa industrial aksin blong ol skul tisa long Vanuatu Johnathan Yona, SG blong VTU. (VBTC Photo) FooterABCABC PacificABC Pacific is the trusted voice in the Pacific, connecting our neighbours with news, music, sport and conversations for all ages. Jodi Henke was the writer and host of the Successful Farming/Living the Country Life National Radio programs and producer of the Successful Farming podcasts. Occasionally she writes an article and produces photography for Successful Farming magazine. Play Duration: 5 minutes 14 seconds5m Presented by .Igat bikpla wari I nau stap namel long ol femili long Bush Wara Settement arasait long Port Moresby, husait bai I nau lusim displa giraun behain long Nesenal Kotb lo kantri, inau givim luksave long Nambawan Super Limited olsem owner blong Bush wara giruan. Displa kot harim I bin ron long 30pla yia olgeta na planti femili I nau sanapim haus and garden long displa aria wantem bikpla wari olsem eviction bai I nau stat long tomora, we kot I tokaut long en. Planti ol mama, papa, lapun na ol skul pikinini, i soim bikpla bel hevi long nogat halivim o ttoktok halivim I kam long ol lida blo ol na kirapim wanpla peaceful protest tete morning we oli laikim bai imas sampla luksave na harim I mas kam long gavman. Wantok News igo raun long displa protest nau morning, we ripota, Belinda Kora ibin ttoktok wantem lida blong ol meri long Bush wara, Margaret Komba, long wanem nau em bikpla wari blong ol. April 15 (UPI) -- A pair of Swedish brothers strapped a pastry and a video camera to a weather balloon in Norway to chronicle the journey of the "first donut in space." "We like to do odd things and this felt very different," Alexander Jonsson told Swedish public radio P4 Vast "It was really fun to watch the video for the first time We could see the doughnut hovering above the earth" The brothers said they launched from Askim rather than Sweden to avoid the cost of flying permits The brothers said volunteers with the Swedish Sea Rescue Society retrieved the camera balloon and soggy doughnut from Lake Vattern after it made splashdown There was no word on whether the soggy space doughnut was made into a meal By Tim DiovanniArts and Entertainment Editor began its season Sunday with an appealing mix of 20th and 21st century works The concert was presented at Southern Methodist University’s Caruth Auditorium for virtual and in-person audiences Masks were worn by audience members and musicians Newest of the pieces was American composer Peter Askim’s Swallowing Fire (2020-21) it unfolds in three movements over about 20 minutes “Holding Breath,” contains piquant dissonances and darkly anxious energies Also called “Swallowing Fire,” the second movement features jagged rhythms flurries of notes and high searing clarinet lines “Exhale,” evokes elegiac reflection with poignant melodies and warm Swallowing Fire makes this listener want to hear more music by Askim violinist and Voices’ artistic director Maria Schleuning cellist Jolyon Pegis and pianist Evan Mitchell gave a spirited reading skillfully dispatching technical challenges even when Ahearn and Schleuning played soft and high in unison Though the ensemble was mostly well-balanced News RoundupsCatch up on the day's news you need to know GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy American composer David P. Jones’ Legal Highs (1988), for marimba and violin, uses elements of jazz, blues, minimalism and Latin music. Its three movements bear quirky titles —”Mr. Coffee,” “Menthology” and “Sweet Thing” — that suggest its lighthearted character. Schleuning and percussionist Drew Lang played with rhythmic precision and drive, and fully committed to dynamic contrasts. Offering Shostakovich’s Prelude and Fugue in D minor (1951), pianist Liudmila Georgievskaya conveyed majestic grandeur in the prelude with broad gestures and a rumbling bass line. In the fugue, she opened with stately elegance, keeping the counterpoint light and flowing, and later explored romantic impulses. The most experimental selection, Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s NoaNoa (1992), for flute and electronics, sets text from a diary kept by artist Paul Gauguin. The performer whispers text fragments into the flute, while navigating quick leaping passagework and unconventional techniques, including pitch bends, flutter tonguing and multiphonics (two or more notes produced at once). Electronic effects conjure up ghostly echoes of the flutist’s material and occasionally join the live musician to create a chorus of flute sounds. Flutist Ebonee Thomas emphasized the score’s haunting nature and handled virtuosic demands with ease, but the prerecorded electronics could have been louder. Join the conversation Thank you for reading. We welcome your thoughts on this topic. Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines Please read the guidelines before participating she’s let her standards slip… big time and you’re left with a standard floor filler After three minutes the only lasting impression I have is – MEH Obviously the language barrier is somewhat of a problem Our two Turkish correspondents – Egeman and Gokhan – reliably inform me that it’s a muddle of clichés And that’s just the song. The actual video is like a magpie’s nest of concepts pilfered from other big-name divas – she wears one of Madonna’s old power suits, throws some sass-infused dance moves a lá Beyoncé, and out writhes Shakira in the sand If Hadise wasn’t so stony-faced throughout you’d almost mistake this for a parody clip On a side note, I must add that despite the lacklustre single, Hadise is as fierce as ever. And why wouldn’t she be? If she could survive the out of sync khaki clad klutz in Moscow Padraig contributed this report from Ireland. 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And while you're at it, like our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with the latest Eurovision news and gossip Overview Meet the team Press Write for us Input your search keywords and press Enter The big bay gives Charlie Fenwick III his first win in the prestigious race Charlie Fenwick III carried an invisible weight to the start of the Maryland Hunt Cup—the weight of family legacy won the race five times as a jockey and three times as a trainer had won the race twice before as a trainer “Some of my earliest memories of childhood were right here walking the course with my father,” said Fenwick III And now Fenwick III can finally add a trophy of his own to the shelf Naylor’s Askim to win a stretch duel by a length over James Slater and Coal Dust on April 26 in Glyndon “I really enjoy riding for Mom and Dad,” Fenwick said “It was a lot of fun to jump the third and the 13th and have everyone cheer because everyone actually got over it Usually half of them make it around and half of them don’t.” This was the first year since 1961 that all the starters finished the race.  At post time The 2008 Grand National winner and favorite Private Attack and the two-time Maryland Hunt Cup winner Bug River both scratched a three-time winner of the Maryland Hunt Cup was easily the most veteran jockey in the race having ridden the course for almost three decades Meister chose to ride Daniel Baker’s Mr Liberator from his timber string Blake Curry rode Frank Martin’s Lear Charm—who was second in the 2007 Maryland Hunt Cup—for trainer Chip Miller who was on his fifth trip around the course But this time he had new jockey Jake Chalfin in the irons Patrick Worrall—who won the 1992 Maryland Hunt Cup on Von Csadek when Worrall was just 16—decided he wanted another go at the prize and picked up a ride on Laurence F while Irishman Shane Burke rounded out the field on Lindsay D The most challenging of all the timber races in America the majority of which range from 3’9″ to 4’11” jumping the best he has in any of his showings As the field successfully negotiated Fence 3 and Fence 13 (both 4’9″) the crowds cheered raucously did not take any prisoners this time around “I feel like the water jump might have cost me two Hunt Cups and my mother would have killed me if I took the lead at the water jump and then blew it,” Fenwick III said “I think Coal Dust did not jump the water jump well and lost some lengths over that fence and none of the horses seemed to be waning Fenwick III had weeded his way toward the front by Fence 20 and was holding steady coming into his least favorite fence on the course who has been round the course several times with varying success was unceremoniously dumped at that fence in 2005 by two-time Maryland Hunt Cup winner Swayo Fenwick III didn’t waste any time after the fence and urged Askim up the hill to the last speeding away with Coal Dust just a length behind But it wasn’t to be Slater’s Hunt Cup Mr Liberator and Meister were not far behind at third and Rosbrian was able to hold on for fourth-place money Askim has been around the timber circuit for many years The 12-year-old New Zealand-bred won the 2006 Grand National (Md.) with Fenwick and then won the 2006 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup with Slater up The grandson of Australia’s late champion sire Centaine Askim was the 2006 National Steeplechase Association timber horse of the year His win with Fenwick gives Stewart her third win as a trainer in a decade “He’s one of my best hunters,” Stewart said after the race “Every time we go out hunting the goal is here Everything I do with him it’s about the Maryland Hunt Cup.” Fenwick had to make a choice between riding for his mother on Askim or for his father on Make Your Own but his mother said Askim was ready for the big game Make Your Own finished fifth with Worrall aboard This was second-placed Coal Dust’s first successful trip around the Maryland Hunt Cup—last year he and jockey Woods Winants parted ways It was Slater’s second trip around the course too—in 2006 the Englishman and Sham Aciss bobbled awkwardly before the third mile ‘I want to go again,’ ” Slater said “I would have gotten back up on the same horse on the same day and ridden it again So it was kind of my ambition to get back here.” so Slater was hopeful he might get the call from trainer Tom Voss “Two years ago I rode Coal Dust after Blair got hurt,” Slater said Voss has so many good riders around his barn and the horse does not come out that many times so I was not sure if I ever would get the chance again.” Slater was familiar with Askim’s close and was hoping they would not meet in the stretch “I knew Charlie’s horse is a bit faster than mine,” Slater said “I just wanted to drag him out so he wouldn’t get there I was surprised how my horse picked up and kept on going after the water jump.” Slater admitted he had a few sticky fences “At the sixth fence I sat up for another stride and he took off,” Slater said “Then we got in a little wrong at the 12th but I can’t believe he didn’t go down he’s fantastic; when he’s wrong you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy You may also receive promotional emails from The Chronicle of the Horse Copyright © 2025 The Chronicle of the Horse We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing 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2012 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby Regardia was raised in the rural farm home of her parents in Tuscarora Township and received her education in a country school near her home she was united in marriage to Pius Schaan at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Balta Following their marriage the couple purchased a farm in Tuscarora Township where they farmed and started their family Regardia was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and life member of its Christian Mothers and a present member of Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby and its women’s circle Pius died suddenly at the age of 70 on October 24 Regardia remained in her Balta home until 2002 Oregon and Mary Barth of Dickinson; twelve grandchildren; three brothers She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m December 21 at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Balta at 1:45 p.m Friday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby Rosary and Vigil prayers will begin at 7 p.m Arrangements with the Anderson Funeral Home of Rugby. Online registry: www.funeralsbyanderson.com the son of Ludwig and Christina (Keller) Heintz North Dakota home of his parents on May 30 He died at the age of 82 years on Thursday 2012 surrounded by his family at the Heart of America Care Center in Rugby Tony was raised on the family farm home of his parents in Blumenfeld near Orrin in southern Pierce County and received his education in a rural school near his home Tony was united in marriage to Alice Lingohr on June 18 1952 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Orrin the couple made their home and farmed the family farm Tony was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby a former member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Orrin until its closing and also enjoyed a lifetime membership in the Knights of Columbus and membership in the Rugby Eagles Tony and Alice retired off the farm in 2008 and moved to Rugby He was an avid hunter and fisherman and greatly enjoyed playing cards He will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years Karen (Dan) Feland and Miranda (Mark) Hoffert Corinne (Lonnie) Hager and Toni (Kevin) Muffenbier all of West Fargo and Vanessa (Paul) Jodock of Fosston Minnesota; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters Rose Martin of Drake and Theresa Streifel of Great Falls Joann Heintz of Drake; other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; two brothers Betty Volk and Marjorie Bennett; brothers-in-law Emil Martin and Larry Streifel; sister-in-law Mass of Christian Burial was held 11:00 a.m December 17 at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby with spring burial in the church cemetery Organist: Angie Deplazes; Vocal Leader: Robert Graber Arrangements with the Anderson Funeral Home of Rugby. Online registry: www.funeralsbyanderson.com December 15 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby a daughter of Bernie and Leila (Bremseth) Fox She graduated from the Leeds Public School in 1952 and in 1955 received a two-year standard certificate from Minot State College She taught at the Gallinger #1 school near Leeds and the Webster Elementary School in Williston She taught at the Knox Public School until 1959 she taught at the York Elementary School from 1966 to 1976 She was a substitute teacher at the Leeds Public School from then until 1985 when she enrolled at Mayville State College In 1986 she graduated from there with a Bachelor of Science in Education majoring in elementary education and library science She taught at the Esmond Public School from 1987-89 Carol was a state secretary and a state director of the North Dakota Horseshow Association a charter member of the Dozen Homemaker Club a member of the Leeds Lutheran Church and the York Lutheran Church She was also a member of the North Dakota Education Association a secretary treasurer and chairperson of the HUD grant for the York Park Board and a licensed and bonded Auction Sales Clerk Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home of Leeds 2012 in a Minot Hospital surrounded by his loving family He was raised and educated at Park River and graduated from Park River Agricultural School in 1952 At that time he was State President of the Future Farmers of America He entered into active duty service with the U.S Army and honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1955-1957 Floyd was united in marriage to Marian Sand on August 4 He continued his education at North Dakota State University in Fargo and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1959 where he was employed by the ND Farm Bureau He organized the County Farm Bureaus of NW North Dakota He later was employed with Verry Insurance Agency and Monarch Concrete in sales Floyd received a Master’s degree in Counseling from NDSU in 1976 He was named the Bush Foundation Fellow Award in 1976 and received specialized training to study new treatment modalities in mental health problems at Rutgers University the Johnson Institute of Minneapolis and Heartview Foundation in Mandan He became an Addictions Counselor for North Central Human Services in Minot for a number of years and also did private counseling locally after being named the director of the Alcohol Program and Counselor for EARN Project with the Three Affiliated Tribes in New Town He operated Askim Rental Agency for several years Floyd was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church where he was active as an elder and went on a missions trip to Sitka He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge Star in the West Lodge #33 FFA Association and lifetime member of the PTA Dad was a sensitive soul and had a huge heart He took great pride in his family and loved holidays and gatherings It was common for him to reach in his pockets for photos of his grandchildren He was a patriotic man and loved to fly the American flag He was very proud of serving his country and loved past and present veterans Dear to his heart was the Shriners Children’s Hospital and the Shrine Circus He always looked out for the underdog and was willing to help anyone in need He said beautiful prayers and always reminded us of how fortunate we are His unique sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him Giles Askim & Ivan Askim; great-grandchildren Jaeger & Nolan Hamilton; sisters-in-law Floyd was preceded in death by his parents Interment: Veterans Plot of Rosehill Memorial Park however friends may sign the memorial register book on Thursday from 2:00-7:00 p.m Memorials: preferred to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Those wishing to sign the online memorial register or share memories are invited to use the expressions of sympathy section at (www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com) to Sebastian and Margaret (Schnellbach) Neigel She was raised in the Blumenfeld and Orrin area John’s Catholic Church in Blumenfeld She helped her parents by taking care of her many brothers and sisters doing farm chores and cooking for neighboring farm families They lived near George Lake on the Bachmeier farmstead where they farmed where Elaine worked and was an active member of the Moose Club In 1966 they moved to a farm near Karlsruhe where they taught their children the importance of their faith worked in the garden and learned how to make her beautiful quilts In 1971 the family moved to Plaza where she worked at Joe’s Bar for a year She later purchased the bar and changed the name to Parkview Lounge Elaine was active in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plaza and managing her men’s softball team They lived on site until their move to Minot in 1985 when she became the first head cook at the Royal Fork Buffet and worked at the VFW where she was an honorary member of the Ladies Auxiliary Leo’s Confraternity of Christian Mothers as treasurer leader of funeral and wedding receptions and president of St She was given the title of “Silent Knight” by the Knights of Columbus 9906 members after she helped with many of their breakfast and dinner events Leo’s Church and served as the gift shop director Elaine’s favorite times were spent with her family and friends She was happiest playing outside with them teaching them games and cooking their favorite foods anytime they came to visit Elaine will always be remembered by her family and friends for her hotdish but mostly for her beautiful smile and kind heart She is survived by her children and their families: Judy (Mike) Jochim Sarah (Steven) Denson; Char (Fred) Beehler Patrick (Holly) Beehler; Ron (Mary) Bachmeier Chelsea (James) Kiebel; Cindy (Jerry) Clark Amanda Clark; Larry (Ruth) Bachmeier Anoka Josh Klimpel; Tami (Randy Christianson) Anderson Amber Anderson; 26 great-grandchildren; siblings: Jack (Jan) Neigel She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings Clarence Ulledahl Jr.; and many relatives and friends Those wishing to sign the online register and share memories may access the online obituaries section at (www.thompsonlarson.com) the son of Henry and Selma (Sand) Harmel was born February 14 1934 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Rugby He died at the age of 78 years on Tuesday LaVerne was raised in the Rugby home of his parents and graduated from Rugby High School Following high school he was engaged in farming until September 15 he was united in marriage to Delores Johnson Arlien The couple made their home in Rugby for the first year of their marriage and then moved to the Harmel farm in Meyer Township southeast of Rugby where he farmed until retirement in 1998 Paul Lutheran Church where he had served as Trustee and Elder served on the Persilla Watts Cemetery and Prairie Village Museum Boards of Directors for a number of terms and was a skilled craftsman spending countless hours in his woodworking shop on the farm friends and the church were blessed in receiving the products of his woodworking He loved the farm and all the work that went with it and greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing when time allowed Donna (Craig) Gunderson of Rugby and LaRae (Danny) Selvig of Rollete; grandchildren Marlys (Delmer) Ostrem and Beverly (Orvin) Blekeberg and Sandra (Glenn) Bethke of Grand Forks; six brothers He was preceded in death by his wife; two sisters Alice Mae Harmel and Bernice Greig; and his parents Paul Lutheran Church in Rugby with spring burial in the Persilla Watts Cemetery Military Honors accorded by: The Clarence Larson American Legion Post # 23 Honor & Color Guard Rugby and The North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Detail Honorary Bearers: All Grandchildren and Godchildren Arrangements with the Anderson Funeral Home of Rugby. Online registry: www.funeralsbyanderson.com 1919 the daughter of Valentine and Frances (Volk) Voeller in Pierce County As a young woman she moved to Grand Forks and then to Seattle where she was employed by Boeing during the war They returned to Grand Forks following his discharge from the service and was proud to be participating in the war effort For many years she enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children she returned to working and spent a number of years as a sales clerk at Mary Elizabeth Department Store She was a life time member of the Catholic Daughters of America Lawrence and Ronald; five grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother Marcus Voeller; and numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the staff at Altru Hospital to the exceptional assistant from Comfort Keepers who helped make it possible for Eva to stay in her home and to the dedicated staff at Sacred Heart Catholic Church vigil service in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Gregory J Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the liturgy in the church on Thursday The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com the daughter of John and Anna (Scheie) Fjellanger was born February 21 1913 in the home of her parents in Christenson Township She died at the age of 99 years on Monday Lillian grew up in the home of her parents and received her education in a country school She was united in marriage to Obert Blessum and together they owned the Ideal Caf in Rugby for many years Lillian was a member of First Lutheran Church and was long active in WELCA and was referred to as “Lil She dearly loved her home across the street from the church and was known for keeping her yard manicured She also served many years as an election judge during local and national elections She will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor MN; two granddaughters; one grandson; three great-granddaughters; two great- grandsons; one sister Joyce Ann Brandt of Rugby; a sister-in-law Thelma Fjellanger of Rugby; a brother-in-law She was preceded in death by her husband; a great-granddaughter Robert and Raymond Fjellanger; five sisters Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m 2012 at First Lutheran Church in Rugby with spring burial in the Persilla Watts Cemetery Visitation will be for one hour prior to the time of services in the funeral home on Saturday Hymns by the Congregation: “O Come All Ye Faithful” “On Eagles Wings” “How Great Thou Art” “Joy to the World” Honorary Bearers: Grandchildren: Lance Blessum Jennifer Koeppl; Great Grandchildren: Angela Scott Taylor Koeppl; Nephew: Dennis Blessum; Friend: Vicky Harmel Arrangements with the Anderson Funeral Home of Rugby. Online registry: www.funeralsbyanderson.com Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter Copyright © The Pierce County Tribune | https://www.thepiercecountytribune.com | 219 South Main Ave. Time Out Dubai Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond Home » Food & Drink » 107 restaurants that opened in Dubai in 2023: how many have you tried Last year was an eventful one for restaurants but sometimes it’s worth a quick glance to see how far we’ve come at least 107 new restaurants opened in Dubai as this list focuses on standalone restaurants and homegrown eateries multi-outlet imports and short-term pop-ups that have also opened their doors in the city Before another swathe of restaurants squeeze into the market in 2024 – you can see all the upcoming restaurants right here – have you actually tried all of the Dubai restaurants that opened in 2023 arm yourselves with this handy guide and get booking To help guide the process, you can also check out our latest restaurant reviews here is a newly opened Turkish-Syrian spot serving up a fusion of Levantine and (obviously) Turkish cuisine the interiors are sun-drenched and offer a spacious set-up Head there for breakfast to enjoy a big tray of Turkish-style dishes Askim hummus and meat with chestnut rice.Daiy from 9am-2am Berenjak is all about the modern Persian flavours The London-born restaurant which launched in Soho and has another location in Borough Market has opened its first Dubai location in the heart of Jumeirah at Dar Wasl Mall The restaurant’s décor features a blend of classical Persian patterns and textiles The Dubai menu features Berenjak’s most iconic dishes from London including black chickpea hummus and kashk e bademjoon coal-cooked kebabs including Berenjak’s popular jujeh kabab and kabab koobideh Chinese restaurant and lounge Moli by Shi offers high-end Chinese food with a strong focus on dim sum and rice pots The interiors are more on the traditional side with elements reminiscent of a Chinese temple.Sun-Thu noon-1am Brought to you by the team behind L’ETO located on Bluewaters Island is exactly what you think it is and that’s a homemade pasta and artisan pizza spot with modern vibes The family-friendly destination offers up different types of pasta and pizza for all ages Tucked away on the second floor of the Kempinski hotel a very cool and very moody Cantonese-inspired restaurant Xu is spacious but intimate at the same time Dishes on the menu include crispy lemongrass chicken and charcoal-grilled Wagyu beef ribeye with spicy peanut sauce Located in one of Dubai’s coolest lifestyle boutique hotels 42 Midtown joins Lah Lah and Social Company as a New York-inspired restaurant The art deco-styled space features intimate dining booths a very cool-looking bar and a year-round terrace Expect a menu of classic dishes like bar bites Chef’s is a smokehouse in the heart of Al Satwa which serves gourmet smoked BBQ sandwiches and ribs.Daily from noon-1am Helmed by Russian chefs Dmitry Blinov and Renat Malikov the new fine-dining spot aims to bring the “essence of Saint Petersburg” to Dubai The restaurant offers modern European cuisine with a touch of Asia the menu offers up dishes with interesting combinations like broccoli pate with pine nuts yellowtail with black truffle and horseradish oxtail pie with taleggio and young cabbage with black truffle The licensed venue also offers classic mixed drinks and a large list of grape or the ‘red moon’ in Italian offers up authentic Italian cuisine inspired by the sun-kissed shores and hills of Italy you can enjoy traditional pizzas and tasty pasta dishes like pappardelle alla Genovese di manzo tartare di gambero rosso di mazara del vallo There’s also a pretty terrace worth checking out Rohini is the sister restaurant of the popular Little Miss India at Fairmont The Palm Rohini offers bold flavours with imaginative interpretations of Indian classics The interiors are definitely on the maximalist side and a selection of sashimi and nigiri options the menu also has a special Wagyu section with dishes like the Wagyu tartar Located in the neighbourhood mall Wasl Vita GIMI offers a dining experience that pays homage to the hawker culture of Korea while also embracing the appeal of K-pop “Gimi,” which translates to “Spice” in Korean promises a fusion of Korean culinary traditions and the street food culture of Southeast Asia Expect dishes like bibimbap with Korean rice is a contemporary dining spot that offers a selection of classic dishes with a Reif Othman twist who already has restaurants in Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Warqa and Al Khawaneej can enjoy his unconventional cuisine with a unique twist Signor Sassi Dubai located at The St. Regis Gardens Signor Sassi is one of London’s most renowned Italian restaurants. The restaurant is said to combine tradition and modernity in each dish. The team from Sunset Hospitality, which is behind the likes of DRIFT Beach, L’Amo Bistro del Mare and SushiSamba are operating the Dubai rendition so you should expect it to be a vibe.Mon-Sat 6pm-2am Located inside one of Dubai’s newest hotels the SO/Uptown Dubai The Citronelle Club offers a mix of Asian and French cuisine specifically flavours from regions in Southeast Asia and China with a French twist Signature dishes include the likes of shrimp and scallop siu mai whole roast duck and Citronelle and citrus vacherin While dining you can watch chefs pull noodle dough This is where The Guild’s seafood element comes to life with a real rock pool in the centre of the dining space This is filled with live seafood including king crab The Rockpool also features a 12-metre raw bar with an oyster shucking station and a curated fresh catch display on ice The space is centred around the live sustainably sourced seafood rockpool homing North Atlantic lobsters Surrounded by tiled sea blues and salmon hues the menu features dishes like Australian octopus carpaccio with caper berry and cured citrus zest grilled Hokkaido scallops served in the shell with seaweed butter and king crab cakes with a rémoulade sauce are amongst the highlights The space also features an adjoining bar and a private dining room for a more intimate dining experience for up to 16 guests.Mon-Wed 7pm-midnight which is the main dining room where diners can watch the chefs cooking over a live fire using wood and charcoal It feels like sitting around an enormous fireplace We are told it will be a very theatrical experience We are told this space acts as a tribute to iconic grill rooms of New York and Europe it’s a dinner setting like no other in the city the space features a roaring fire and striking chandeliers The red brick woodfire oven and grill in the open kitchen puts The Guild’s chefs on stage as they grill and roast steaks and racks alongside whole fish on Namib wood and charcoal you can find dishes designed for celebrating and sharing including Japanese wagyu as well as whole roasted French chicken with confit leg black truffle risotto with porcini mushrooms a tarragon emulsion and more truffle and roasted bone marrow and garlic snails with caper and lemon butter served with melba toast.Mon-Wed 7pm-midnight The Guild will be home to a total of five concepts as well as a few smaller spaces including a pastry boutique a bubbly room and a Cuban roll lounge and a small chocolate decorating salon each space is connected – whether through little alleys you can enjoy breakfast and lunch at The Nurseries filled with hundreds of potted plants draped with fairy lights and inspired by the cobbled streets of New York’s Tribeca Perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch during the day You can also enjoy The Guild’s very own home-roasted coffee Stay tuned for more info.Daily from 8am-10.30pm ICD Brookfield Place @theguilddubai (054 279 6826) The latest venue to open soon by Rikas Group in partnership with chef Hadrien Villedieu is the modern French restaurant Chez Wam Named after the French slang phrase for “Chez Moi” the venue is inspired by the idea of being invited to a friend’s house for lunch or dinner It offers a cool and casual atmosphere with plenty of laid-back vibes Helming the kitchen is chef Hadrien Villedieu The bar is an important centrepiece in the space while you’ll also find a bespoke chef’s table counter and a family-style sharing table to offer different dining possibilities and experiences The open kitchen acts as the heartbeat of the concept The food is a celebration of the chef’s signature French-rooted cuisine with flavours influenced by his travels.Tue-Sun 6pm-2am.The St Chef Reif Othman has brought an unconventional (and licensed) Korean BBQ concept to the city. Located at Dubai Hills Business Park the restaurant is Othman’s first venture into Korean cuisine in Dubai The menu features non-traditional Korean BBQ and dishes that are the chef’s own interpretation of Korean cuisine The venue concept will act as the perfect lunch spot throughout the week and a cosy dinner choice on evenings and weekends Konjiki Hototogisu offers award-winning Japanese food at reasonable prices The unpretentious space serves ramen made with an age-old recipe that showcases its depth and complexity With a menu featuring an array of ramen bowls Konjiki will make you feel like you’re on the bustling streets of Tokyo Whether you’re an avid ramen eater or you want to try something new Planet Terra has opened a second location at Ibis World Trade Centre Hotel which is served from 8am to noon 12pm daily find a range of açaí bowls like the tropical açaí bowl with banana and dates topped with crunchy homemade granola mushrooms on toast with homemade cashew cream cheese matcha pancakes with whipped coconut cream and avocado bruschetta with caramelised onion include Planet Terra’s tried and tasted firm fan favourites like tofish and chips Not forgetting a range of salads including papaya caviar salad and buckwheat salad.Daily from 7.30am-10.30pm Ground Floor of Ibis World Trade Centre Hotel (054 306 6000) this chef Izu Ani concept is a small boulangerie that serves the chef’s signature pastries La Petit Ani is an extension of La Maison Ani Kai Enzo is a rooftop restaurant at the Hyatt Centric in La Mer North Serving up a hybrid of Japanese and Mediterranean food the menu was dreamed up by Ani and executive chef Trevor Macleod when dining here you’re afforded views over the Downtown Dubai skyline as well as the Arabian Gulf. Inside the restaurant while the outdoor space flows seamlessly from the indoor area diners can expect high-end dishes including lobster rolls and Hokkaido scallops served with green apple ponzu The sushi offering includes a wide variety of sashimi and sushi.Open Mon-Thu Replacing Batchig at Millennium Place Mirdif Layali Mirdif Restaurant & Café Serves authentic Lebanese cuisine and offers a chilled-out place for families and friends to hang out Whether you want some shisha or authentic Lebanese food this licensed destination also hosts a ladies night every Thursday where ladies get free shisha There’s also a daily dish set menu for Dhs75 where you can enjoy soup The once-popular Japanese restaurant OKKU, which was located at The H Dubai Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, has made a comeback after bidding farewell to diners back in 2018. The venue is located at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah the venue has its own entrance located on the right of the hotel OG fans will notice some similarities including the samurai soldiers and the jellyfish The focal point of the main restaurant is a 20-meter sushi bar and robata grill the OKKU Lounge offers lounge seating and dining You can expect traditional classics of Japanese cuisine on the OKKU menu The interiors are an ode to Japanese design and culture stone walls and Japanese-inspired artworks.Mon-Thu 6pm-2am Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah (04 666 1566) Puerto99 has opened a second location in DIFC the venue introduces Dubai to a fine-dining Mexican restaurant The venue is modern in design with tributes to Mexican culture throughout including malachite crystals on the walls and floor Pitching itself as a late-night spot (it’s open until 5am at the weekends) there is a large sound system and flashing lights ready to take diners to party-goers as the night progresses The menu draws inspiration from across Latin America and aims to transport guests to Mexico You will be able to sample lesser-known local dishes here.Open Sun-Wed a street-style Asian food concept has opened its latest location in Mirdif City Centre Strategically located in the north food court WOK BOYZ brings its trendy and vibrant street-style Asian food to residents in the area WOK BOYZ has an exciting new addition – bubble tea By celebrating the diverse flavours of the Far East WOK BOYZ also offers signature street dishes such as spicy Korean wings Sultan and Kinda Chatila have soft-launched Eleven Green a homegrown burger bistro in the heart of Jumeirah with highlights including the angry chicken burger The menu also features a selection of desserts and shakes complimenting the mains The bistro-inspired interiors offer a laid-back space with warm greens and oak-wood browns A perfect stop at the mall to enjoy what they promise are seriously delicious burgers.Tue-Sun the region’s first Pan-African Restaurant and Lounge has reopened its doors to the public after reinventing its menu and interiors. It offers African cuisine that’s a fusion of flavours and cooking techniques Dishes like jollof rice feature the spicy and bold flavours of West Africa while from East Africa Expect aromatic tagines from North Africa and the textures of South African seafood KIZA has undergone a transformation into a bright and vibrant space spanning 6,500 square feet and boasting a seating capacity of 200 guests The design features Pan-African-inspired decor whilst retaining the authentic vibe that guests recognise The venue is set to announce experiences from lively open mic nights as well as afternoon offerings.Daily from noon-3am Sample flavours of Italy at Massimo’s Italian Restaurant From pasta to wood-fired pizzas and desserts this restaurant captures Italian flavour with every bite.Open daily noon-11.30pm Fans of Nola Eatery and Social House in JLT now have another option when the craving for live jazz and Louisianan hospitality strikes Bringing its famed New Orleans vibes to another location Nola in City Walk serves up classics from the popular menu along with some new additions New dishes on the menu include wagyu beef tartare and burrata topped with anchovies.Sun-Thu An all-day dining concept created by Emirati restaurateur At the helm of the kitchen is head chef Niazi Al Badri whose menu is an exploration of new-world cuisine an exciting and innovative concept that will take diners on a culinary journey around the globe.Open daily 7am-midnight A popular seafood restaurant and steakhouse from Germany It offers a selection of seafood and juicy cuts of steak with a terrace overlooking Burj Khalifa The venue also features an extensive grape selection showcasing top international labels sundowners and mixed drinks.Mon-Fri 12.30pm-3pm and 6pm-midnight From the team behind Bluewaters’ Vaga and Business Bay’s SFUMATO Nobby x True Izakaya at JLT’s Armada Tower 2 merges Japanese food with Japanese gaming culture cyberpunk and 1980s aesthetics.Sun-Thu noon-1am the trendy venue brings a unique experience to the forefront of Dubai’s nightlife and restaurant scene With the name drawing inspiration from the Arabic word for ‘sound’ the venue is split into four unique sections The venue offers a lounge experience with an extensive beverage menu and a range of hand-crafted mixed drinks The Al Jaddaf venue also features a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant There will also be a garden rooftop to check out during winter months bubble tea and dessert spot in Dubai that offers a taste of Asian dessert culture TANG’s shaved ice comes in six tasty flavours and includes matcha Perfect for summer.Open daily 11am-midnight One of our favourite homegrown restaurateurs Reif Othman has relocated his chef’s table experience, TERO (The Experience by Reif Othman) to a secret spot inside his recently-launched Reif Japanese Kushiyaki in Dubai Hills Business Park. The experience which previously took place at the intimate four-seater kitchen bar at this Dar Wasl restaurant now has a dedicated space which seats only 12 guests and can be found inside the kitchen of the restaurant TERO is an immersive dining experience that will see guests stepping through the back-of-house moving into the lounge for house beverages and bites (a first for Reif) followed by a front-row seat at the chef’s cooking station TERO can be booked for a group or individuals from Wednesday to Saturday and 12 dishes at Dhs1,212.Dhs888 (eight courses) Robata has launched at Caesar’s Palace with a menu of Japanese cuisine and Dubai’s first Omakase Yakiniku Menu with authentic Japanese Yakiniku techniques by Yakiniku master chef a numerous award-winning chef with 30 years of experience in high-end Japanese Yakiniku restaurants Menu highlights include Japanese shabu-shabu hotpot omakase charcoaled-seared sushi and charcoal-grilled Nodoguro rice made with the most expensive fish in Japan.Open daily 10am-2am Bonbird is a southern-style fried chicken shop serving up buckets of bone-in fresh fried chicken mac and three cheese and chicken salt fries If sinking your teeth into a crispy-coated piece of chicken leg then you can choose from a three-piece box up to an 18-piece bucket (bring on the feasting) diners are in the driving seat as there are five flavours to choose from; plain hot and XXX hot.Open daily from 5pm-midnight Known for its Detroit-style pizza and handcrafted sandwiches in Abu Dhabi Emmy Squared is now open in Dubai at Beach Walk Hotel The popular eatery specialises in combining its New York-style grandma pie with a Detroit-style pizza The fluffy focaccia-like dough is edged with a caramelised crispy cheese known as the brand’s signature ‘frico’ crust Other signatures from the menu which are offered at Emmy Squared Dubai include New York’s Le Big Matt burger the chopped cheese waffle fries and cheesy garlic sticks served with the house sauce on the side. Open daily from noon-midnight Located above all-day café Splendour Fields Hawkerboi serves Asian-style hawker food with bold fresh flavours from an open kitchen – steaming which became a cult favourite with in-the-know diners this is the first bricks-and-mortar venue of the famed supper club The menu is influenced by bustling street-food hawkers in Singapore Diners can enjoy starters like cereal fried chicken wings with spiced salt and garlic the smashed cucumber salad with charcoal chilli dressing Thai basil and sawtooth coriander, chicken & truffle shumai with ginger & black vinegar and wagyu skewers with peanut nahm jim and crispy onion. Mains include Peking-style roast duck, charcoal short ribs with spiced turmeric grilled paratha and whole fried sea bass with chilli basil & kaffir lime leaf. For dessert the mango sticky rice with crispy deep-fried paratha is a must-order.Sun-Thu 7pm-10pm is opening its doors soon at Dubai’s Avani Palm View Hotel The restaurant promises to take you to the shores of Beirut with a menu that celebrates Levantine cuisine including seafood dishes and classic favourites that pay homage to the region’s rich culinary heritage Dishes are designed for sharing and to give you a look at the Lebanese culinary landscape you’ll have a stunning view of the Dubai skyline while enjoying desserts on the terrace Signature dishes include the Lebanese seabass sayadiyeh a classic fish and rice dish with a roasted fish sauce Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites (04 604 2220) is a Balearic-inspired beach club that features a fully Spanish menu and inspired by a rugged private island off the coast of Ibiza a stunning outdoor sun lounger area and a gorgeous restaurant serving authentic Spanish food by a chef brought in from Spain The menu focuses on simple and high-quality dishes including fresh starters like Spanish beef tenderloin tartare Spicy beef chorizo croquetas and patatas bravas to name a few torrija de crema and the famous burnt basque cheesecake.Open daily from 10am-1am Weekdays: Dhs200 per person (Dhs100 redeemable on F&B) Weekends: Dhs250 per person (Dhs100 redeemable on F&B) Kids priced at Dhs100 (Dhs50 redeemable on kids’ menu only) is pitching itself as a casual Mediterranean restaurant Ideal for Palm residents and those wanting to escape the city for a low-key meal the restaurant has Palm Marina views and a relaxed vibe Along with the pretty view and cosy interior The Strand is promising a number of weekly dining deals There is also a daily breakfast offer for Dhs99 a main course (with dishes including French toast) and coffee or tea included in the price Above Eleven features a menu of Peruvian cuisine paired with breathtaking views of the Gulf the rooftop bar showcases stunning views of the Palm If you’re a fan of Peruvian-Japanese cuisine this could be the place for you.Daily 4pm-2am Founded by the team that launched The Trove in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue BohoX is a homegrown café that’s ideal if you’re in the mood for a bit of everything The two-storey venue features a bohemian setting with wooden interiors and spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas grab a spot on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Dubai Red Trolley You can tuck into an a la carte menu including freshly-made salads and tasty sandwiches Plant-based and health-conscious eaters can also enjoy a range of sustainable offerings too Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard (058 113 4893) Fouquet’s Dubai boasts views of Burj Khalifa and offers a multi-layered dining experience including a café you can also take head over to Le Café which keeps with Parisian tradition complete with red parasols Le Toit is a rooftop bar that makes a stunning addition to Dubai’s nightlife scene Picture a hanging garden against the backdrop of the city skyline with the atmosphere enhanced by resident DJs Fouquet’s Dubai offers a reinterpretation of French gastronomy.Daily from 8am-2am The venue is described as a space where sculpture photography and painting fuse with the culinary arts created in a show kitchen Inspired by Catalan modernist architect Antoni Gaudi the restaurant features Spanish tapas and Greek coastal cuisines which are served in a simple and entertaining way a well-established hot pot restaurant hailing from Sichuan China is known for its authentic Chinese cuisine and creative customer experience This is the largest F&B space in the Dubai Mall Chinatown area The brand has extended its reach to various countries before opening its latest outpost in the UAE.Mon-Thu 10am-midnight Inspired by Lebanon’s iconic Frozen Cherry lounge Helipad by Frozen Cherry is a concept that brings the energy of Lebanon’s incredible clubbing scene to Dubai and ‘MediterrAsian’ food curated by one of our favourite restaurants in Dubai Frozen Cherry is known in Lebanon for being one of the country’s most scenic lounge clubs located in a mountainous area with plenty of natural landscapes Helipad by Frozen Cherry sits on Dubai Festival City Mall’s helipad facing sunset views over the water The lounge club is designed as “a bohemian paradise” and wicker furniture surrounded by greenery.Sun-Thu 4pm-2am Dubai Festival City Helipad (050 469 7349) Located at the Terra Solis desert resort, MESA plates up Mediterranean food that is designed to be shared with ingredients used are sourced from local growers, farmers and producers. The brilliant selection of drinks completes the dining experience. You can choose to sit by the pool or indoors. Dubai Heritage Vision, terrasolisdubai.com (04 456 1956) MIYA Dubai brings a taste of the Greek Isles to Bluewaters Island The menu represents traditional Greek dishes and is dominated by a selection of Mediterranean favourites Signature dishes include beef tartar with black truffle roasted octopus with hummus and salsa verde kebab with aubergine and chickpeas popcorn Featuring a neutral colour palette with pops of blue the interior décor incorporates crafted natural textures throughout After the hugely popular Breeze Beach Grill closed its doors Ría Restaurant and Beach Bar opened there instead Dreamed up by the team at Addmind (who are behind Bar du Port Clap and White Beach) Ría Restaurant and Beach Bar is serving up Mediterranean food and drinks The elegant beachfront restaurant and bar nestled within Club Vista Mare Dubai has fantastic views of Palm Jumeirah cult brand Ugly Burger has reopened in a shiny location on Palm Jumeirah Ugly Burger launched its first outlet in Dar Al Wasl Mall after the pandemic That location is now closed and has officially reopened on Palm Jumeirah’s Nakheel Mall TV chef and cookbook author Ariana Bundy is bringing her Persian flavours to the city Famed for her “Pomegranates and Roses: My Persian Family Recipes” and television travel show Ariana’s Persian Kitchen Ariana’s Kitchen serves up modern twists on Persian classics Head to Ariana’s and you’ll step into a world of mellow herbaceous plants and floral fragrances merge with meats serving Persian classics spun with a refreshingly modern twist in terms of textures ingredients and presentation.Open daily from noon-2.30pm and 6.30pm-10.30pm Bungalo34 is the first beachside dining concept from Tashas Group it is billing itself as a sophisticated spot that is a throwback to the effortless glamour of a bygone era The menu features Mediterranean cuisine from breakfast to dinner The menu features dishes such as Greek scrambled eggs the three-cheese souffle omelette and more The terrace also features wood-fired pizzettes Pearl Jumeira Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai Located at Grosvenor House Dubai is Jason Atherton’s 15th venture in his international portfolio. City Social Dubai features the chef’s famed contemporary and innovative approach to food City Social Dubai serves up a modern take on European cuisine while offering views across the skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows He’ll also be opening a bar and fine dining restaurant at Dubai’s Grosvenor House but details on those are under wraps for now.Mon-Thu 6pm-2am Cloud 22 boasts a large infinity pool over the epic view it’s afforded from being on the 22nd floor There is also a French Mediterranean menu on offer to enjoy while you relax With multiple pools and hot tubs spread across the venue while you see the Arabian Gulf stretch out before you as you lounge in one of the floating round sunbeds Cloud 22 is open only to guests staying at Atlantis The Royal.Open daily Cucina is a neighbourhood-style Italian restaurant while the menu keeps it simple too with hand-made pasta Recognised as one of the finest Greek Mediterranean restaurants in the world, estiatorio Milos by acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis originated in Montreal in 1979 and with outposts in New York With views over the resort’s water fountains chef Spiliadis is serving up Greek seafood dishes and includes a raw bar There’s everything from Greek wild oysters and ceviches to tzatziki on the menu And the alfresco terrace with front-row seats to the Skyblaze fountain is a key moment for anyone dining out here.Open daily First announced back in 2018 the British experimental chef behind The Fat Duck Heston Blumenthal is bringing his creative spark and innovative gastronomy dishes to Dubai in what is his first restaurant in the city – Dinner By Heston Blumenthal The restaurant takes a historic look back at British medieval cuisine from the 1300s One of the world’s most unique and exciting restaurants Dinner is a relaxed and informal dining experience The menu delves into British gastronomy’s past with dishes bearing historical dates and stretching back as far as the 14th century All dishes are accompanied by an eclectic selection of global grapes with a lively bar offering a bespoke range of drinks His iconic and signature dishes such as the Meat Fruit a playful mandarin and chicken liver parfait Jaleo showcases Spain’s traditional and modern tastes Highlighting the rich regional diversity of the country’s cuisine plates are designed to be shared and enjoyed with good friends and great conversation Putting a spin on his favourite childhood dishes paellas plus a host of Spanish cheese and grape.Open daily With bright marshmallow pink walls and massive chandeliers hanging from the ceiling The team behind Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Mayabay and Alici Dubai have launched the French restaurant to DIFC There’s also going to be a gold “Push for Bubbly” button You can expect a serious sensory experience Sébastien Agius has prepared an eye-popping live show with theatrics combining different dance styles A must-try according to the team is the signature crêpe Josette served up in a special crêpe trolley.Open daily La Mar by Gastón Acurio takes Peruvian cuisine to the next level Presented by the very man charged with transforming the western South American country into a culinary hotspot La Mar delivers a distinctive culinary experience ranging from upscale Novo-Andean fare to Asian-Peruvian fusion and traditional seafood ceviche Relying heavily on traditional Peruvian seafood but with sustainably-sourced grub at its core the team behind the restaurant said that all fish served at La Mar is sustainably sourced to alleviate over-exploited fish species.Open daily 6pm-1am. Atlantis The Royal (04 426 2626) Hugely popular Indian restaurant Masti has reopened at The Dubai EDITION Hotel. The menu is still a modern take on Indian flavours with all your favourites (tandoori chicken bao anyone?) still being served. There are also a number of unique dishes available in the swanky location.The Dubai EDITION Fountain Street, Downtown Dubai mastidubai.com Taking Nobu’s winning luxury formula and turning it alfresco Nobu by the Beach is a pool and beach club blend There is both an outdoor restaurant and a beach club If Dubai’s original Nobu restaurant is anything to go by the food is some of the best Japanese cuisines around 2023 brings the next phase for the world-famous Japanese-Peruvian restaurant by Nobu Matsuhisa Nobu by the Beach at Atlantis The Royal delivers the unique chemistry and perfect balance of luxury and lifestyle The setting merges the modern architecture of Dubai’s newest icon with an intuitive interpretation of Chef Nobu’s signature style Dubai favourite Al Beiruti has opened a branch at Dubai Hills Mall high ceilings and dangling crystal chandeliers All of this is topped off with vintage mirrors You can get cosy in the indoor seating area with leather booths or soak up the pleasant winter weather on terraces overlooking views of Dubai Hills Dive into top Lebanese dishes including zaatar hummus and tempting Al Beiruti Kibbe Other classics include falafel and chicken shawarma plus moreish desserts such as cheese kunafa and more the Peruvian restaurant Andina has opened in Dubai Marina The licensed venue serves fresh Latin American flavours in a casual setting There are also weekly ladies’ night deals happy hours and a Saturday brunch.Sun-Wed 11.30am-11.30pm Retail Mezzanine Marina Gate Towers (052 627 2190) The world’s first Arab pitmaster has worked together with the guys behind PINZA! and the Matcha Club to launch FIYA Located in Meydan as part of the Keturah Reserve Mattar leads the venue at the stunning outdoor location The menu is inspired by the fire-based cuisines of the world and the team’s exciting travels with an open-concept grill visible to everyone and changing depending on the type of cuisine.Tue-Sun 5pm-11.30pm Every three months the La Table space will welcome a new chef and décor for a refresh and surprise element at the location This licensed dining concept is built around the idea of change The food and décor will change with each chef that hosts a three-month residency The focus will be on the chef’s character and inspiration behind all their creations Each of the selected chefs is known for certain special qualities in their food journey and passion to create and build a name and have been invited to host at the venue for three months a spin-off of Beefbar has opened its doors in DIFC the menu still features Beefbar’s premium offering the mini big kobe beef bacon burgers and sauces with an extract of sauce originale relais de Paris Make sure you check out the marbled chocolate bar a chocolate crispy biscuit with melted caramel One main difference at Le Petit Beefbar is that The breakfast menu mixes both sweet and savoury.Daily from 8am-1am Gate Village 2 adjacent to Caviar Kaspia and La Table the Greek eatery has set up shop in Downtown Dubai’s City Walk Using natural materials and an earthy colour palette the restaurant effortlessly bridges the gap between indoors and outdoors Large bi-fold doors mean you can dine outdoors under an olive tree or inside by candlelight.Sun-Thu One of Dubai’s longest-standing Japanese restaurants has reopened in a stunning rooftop location After 14 years of residence in The Avenues at Atlantis Nobu Dubai has celebrated its 15th year in Dubai in an iconic space within the crown of the destination resort Taking the space formally home to The Royal Bridge Suite the 22nd floor has been completely transformed to house Nobu Dubai and an expansive terrace offering incredible views over the Palm Island and Arabian Gulf Diners looking to experience the celebrity-approved Nobu Dubai can now reserve a table.Mon-Thu 5pm-1am The team behind Tàn Chá and 1-Oak has brought North Miznon which was created by Israeli chef Eyal Shani has opened its doors in Dubai’s DubleTree Hilton in JBR and features a menu with simple yet bold Mediterranean flavours with a Levantine twist The North Miznon brand is known around the world for celebrating the local-ingredients cuisine of the Med with a daily changing menu of seasonal dishes designed to share.Sun-Thu 7pm-1am Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery has opened its fifth outlet at the Balqis Residence on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah The homegrown brand offers pretty interiors signature dishes and fresh-from-the-oven loaves stripped-back wooden floors and an outdoor seating area with sea views The venue serves the popular salted caramel-filled doughnut carrot cake and black forest tart – and the opportunity to take home a freshly-baked artisan-made baguette or loaf is not to be missed.Daily from 7am-8pm Balqis Residence on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah It’s no secret that Dubai diners love food originating from Turkey The Palm is located on the third floor of the hotel and promises authentic and contemporary Anatolian cuisine in a lively which means dream in Turkish does live up to its name by creating a dreamy dining space with a theatrical open kitchen who hails from the Anatolian region features dishes like the isli patlican Also try the courgette dolma with wild mushroom ragout a hand-cut lamb dish with burnt tomato.Daily from 6.30pm at St Sumosan has opened its doors in the Dubai EDITION in Downtown Dubai The menu features Sumosan favourites including lobster salad The dessert menu features a selection of classics The dining room is home to a sleek sushi bar and a warm-hued dining room.The Dubai EDITION For more restaurant news and new restaurants in Dubai click here Time Out Dubai reviews all its restaurants anonymously. 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