The Sfumato journal
Stories from our kitchen in Business Bay — the dishes we cook and the ideas behind them.
Borscht in Dubai: why a beetroot soup leads our menu
What borscht is, where it comes from, and how Sfumato in Business Bay serves the Ukrainian classic with garlic, sour cream and brioche.
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What are syrniki? The cottage-cheese pancakes worth crossing Dubai for
Syrniki explained: the Slavic breakfast pancakes made from farmer’s cheese, how we make ours in-house, and when to eat them at Sfumato.
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Where to have a business lunch in Business Bay
What makes a good business lunch in Business Bay, Dubai — and how Sfumato’s weekly two- or three-course lunch from AED 135 works.
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House-made ramen in Business Bay: why our broth takes two days
How Sfumato makes ramen in-house — noodles, broths and toppings — and the three bowls we serve in Business Bay, Dubai, at AED 85.
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What is a Josper grill? Charcoal cooking and wagyu at Sfumato
The Josper is a closed charcoal oven-grill. Here is how it works, why it suits Australian wagyu, and what we cook in ours in Business Bay.
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A family Saturday breakfast in Business Bay, with no time limit
The Long Morning at Sfumato: breakfast all day every Saturday from 9:00, a free central table and a kids menu in Opus Tower, Dubai.
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