Equity Magazine November 2017

GASTRONOMY
WEEKEND DINING
An experience, brunches and a nocturnal hotspot you can’t miss this month
Nocturnal hotspot
Need to know:
Open daily from 6:30pm.
Call +9714 435 5577
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J&G STEAKHOUSE
THE ST. REGIS DUBAI, AL HABTOOR CITY
First impression, this American steakhouse is apt for date-night or with a bevy of
carnivores. The restaurant’s setting is similar to a speakeasy, with leather
upholstery, dark wooden finishing, ambient lighting, and trolleys for everything
from cocktails to condiments. Ensconced at a corner of the restaurant, our eyes
quickly met with the martini trolley that rolled over to greet us. I opted for a
fruity concoction, while my partner preferred a strong, dirty mix.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s menu is concise, with just enough to help you
decide your meal in minutes. For appetisers, try the tender octopus cooked in a
tangy sauce, and truffle fritters – mini crisp batter-fried cheese balls that arrive hot
and oozing with cheese and truffle. The warm brioche-croissant hybrid allows for
butter to be smothered on and melted with perfection – the best freshly baked
bread we’ve ever come across. For mains, my dining partner and I couldn’t resist
the Australian full-blood Wagyu Kiwami MB9 Sirloin, a beautiful 200g piece cooked
medium (to our preferred temperature). Each morsel had the right amount of
meat and marbling, melting instantly. Before the mains arrive, a knife box is
presented for you to choose your piece. After which, a condiment cart comes
around for you to pick your mustard – try the gingerbread that offers a balance of
sweet and pungent notes – the signature J&G sauce (a rich tamarind blend with
assertive flavours) and pepper sauce. You will need sides to complement the meat,
and we highly suggest the carb-loaded, but delightful, truffle mac and cheese with a
crunch coating, and grilled asparagus and lemon zest, for a hint of something green.
End with a glass of smooth, full-bodied 20-year old port and dense chocolate
fondant with a perfect crust and melting chocolate centre.
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