(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) IN A CITY where every imaginable type of cuisine is available around the clock it takes something a bit special to stand out from the crowd. Offering French culinary delights is a good start, given the relative paucity compared with other types of food, but it is probably Cave's atmosphere which elevates it above the competition.
Nestled in the heart of the excellent Conrad Dubai, the dining room is surprisingly large. Wind around the various corners and each section tends to have a slightly different vibe. Where we sat by the front door is the upmarket Paris main street bistro bit, with tall, rich leather seating, thick wooden tables and dim lighting. A tad further on and you have more of a bar area, swathed in blue lighting offering an incredible range of delights from the red and white beverage carte. Round the corner is more of a traditional French 'cave' or 'cellar' replete with a mix of high tables, casual dining tables, rock-effect walls and wood panelling. Each spot offers something a bit different to your average restaurant.
Now, on with the food. Whilst the majority of the dishes on offer possess a Gallic element, not everything is purely French. Mussels and fries, while popular in France, originate from Belgium, but are delicious at Cave. I'm getting ahead of myself though. To start with we bought into the theme of the night and went for the tartare de boeuf and rillettes de canard - or duck confit with pickled plum and onion marmalade. The tartare was a substantial portion and well put together. I would have preferred a dash more spice, but that's me. The consistency was perfect. The duck rillettes, a sort of pate, arrived very nicely presented and with the onion marmalade was wonderful.
The mains we went for were unconventional. First a confit of lamb - slow roasted shoulder meat - was expertly cooked and, accompanied by some crispy potatoes, went down very well. The second order - a plate of jamon Iberico from Spain, was not exactly what I would call a main meal, but a foodstuff I love and all I was in the mood for following the large tartare. I could eat the Marmite-tasting Iberico meat all day every day, so for me it was a great dinner, though others may wish to go for additional plates such as the fantastic assortment of cheeses on offer.
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