Out & About: Vogue Café Launches Exclusive New Winter Menu

As the summer draws to a close and the winter moves in, why not head to Vogue Café for dinner and choose from an array of dishes from the newly launched international menu.Available now, the new menu boasts a range of dishes to suit a variety of palates.

The chic eatery, nestled in the heart of Level Shoe District, Dubai Mall, Vogue Café is now offering a new fresh modern menu which has been put together to offer diners a variety of tantalising culinary delights, including appetizers, meat and fish entrées, pasta and risotto dishes as well as a full selection of indulgent desserts.

Start your culinary journey with a number of choices from the appetizers list such as soups and salads.  To whet the appetite, diners can choose the delicious Miso Soup, served in an authentically designed Chinese Tea Pot with homemade succulent seafood dumplings scented with kaffirr lime.Another signature appetizer from the list is the Late Summer Salad, a mixture of baby leaves, fresh green mango, papaya, watermelon and pomegranate, tossed in strawberry and hazelnut dressing.Or why not try the Tuna Two Ways: Carpaccio and Tartar,infused with Thai basil and honey, served with baby greens.

Moving on to mains, diners can choose from fish or meat entrées and some pasta or risotto dishes.The selection incudes Vogue Café Char-Grilled Wagyu Sliders served with Cajun spiced French fries and garden salad or the Earl Grey Smoked Duck Breast, served with braised duck leg spring rolls, Chinese cabbage rolls stuffed with shitake mushrooms, along with bean sprouts and some orange soy sauce to finish it off.

From the fresh fish entrée selection, diners can pick from scallop and salmon dishes to the Pan-seared Red Snapper, which is served with creamy chorizo quinoa mixed with cherry tomato, paprika and coriander jam.Or if you prefer an Italian inspired dinner, opt for something from the Pasta and Risotto selection including seafood or wild mushroom risotto.  One to definitely try is the Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta with sundried tomato, artichoke heart and wild arugula all drizzled in tangy lemon sauce.

Depending on how full you are and for those with a sweet tooth why not indulge in one of Vogue Café's guilty pleasures from tarts and cheesecakes to soufflés and fondants.One to definitely try from the dessert menu is The Chocolate Implosion; with a white chocolate sphere, beautifully presented alongside crunchy mint ice cream served with warm milk chocolate.Firm favourites such as the Strawberry Cheesecake and Vanilla Crème Brûlée still remain on the menu.

Open for breakfast through to post-dinner snacks, Vogue Café offers a unique dining experience in a space adorned with iconic fashion photography from the pages of Vogue magazine, connecting guests to the brand and it's heritage.

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Out & About: Vogue Café Introduces Arabian Menu For Ramadan

In line with Level Shoe District's Arabian Pearl Heritage theme running throughout the holy month of Ramadan and in collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation, Vogue Café is featuring it's Pearls of Wisdom menu, a bespoke Arabian menu infused with the authentic flavours of the Middle East.

Indulge in the traditional spread of an Arabian home with Vogue Café's selection of Arabic mezze, which includes hummus, babaganoush, crisply calamari and stuffed green olives.For main courses the café offers delectable Homemade Kofta, succulent Lamb Cutlet and a seafood platter incorporating the finest grilled seafood from the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf.Treat yourself to a fine array of desserts offered on the menu from the traditional Umm Ali to the more contemporary Honey & Yoghurt Mousse.

While dining, prepare to be mesmerized by the artistic talent of the Arabian peninsula as part of Level Shoe District will be converted into a ‘Majlis’, where talented Arabic musician Basel will be performing traditional Arabic music on electric oud.Adding to this atmosphere, weekly poetry reading sessions will be taking place every Tuesday from 9pm to 10pm at Vogue Café.

Works of several Arabic artists will also be on display throughout Level Shoe District, including renowned sand artist Shaima Al Mughairy from Oman who will perform in store exclusively on July 31st from 5 to 10pm, and the UAE's own Mattar Bin Lahej whose famous 3D steel calligraphies and sculptures that integrate circular shapes, brings to life the concept of the Pearls of Wisdom.

Other exciting activities include live traditional calligraphy on plates, introduction to the pearl culture, opening of live shells and customization of fresh pearls.Eat and be serenaded with Arabian beauty this Ramadan at Vogue Café which has just the right food and ambience to take you on the most hospitable of Arabian journeys.

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Out & About: Swanky Afternoon Tea Now Serving At Vogue Café

A time-honored tradition for centuries, the ‘Afternoon Tea’ or ‘High Tea’ is now offered at The Vogue Café in Level Shoe District at The Dubai Mall.The perfect place to exchange news on your latest fashion finds and acquisitions, Vogue Café is the ideal venue to gather friends and family for a traditional Afternoon Tea.

Surrounded by cutting edge design which only speaks luxury, inspiring fashion images, and a backdrop of the world's leading shoe brands, Vogue Cafe provides the quintessential Vogue experience to all who grace Afternoon Tea.

The chef and team serve a selection of delicious sandwiches, tasty scones and delectable desserts prepared daily in-house, reflecting the best sourced ingredients to ensure an authentically memorable experience, topped off by an exclusive tea and coffee selection.

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