Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVII

1 0 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I W hat makes for a truly memorable dining experience? Of course we want to indulge in world-class food, prepared with the highest-quality ingredients. We expect ambience, atmosphere, top-notch service and hospitality. But there’s something else that elevates fine dining from a nice meal to an unforgettable evening. The secret ingredients? Passion, inspiration, creativity, and flair. At Dubai’s BiCE Mare restaurant, you’ll find the perfect combination of all these elements. In addition to the signature seafood-inspired Italian cuisine, showmanship is always on the menu at BiCEMare. Overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifah and grand fountain displays, you have a front-row seat to an entertaining spectacle – and not just for the waterworks. The restaurant’s chefs also perform live cooking at the table, giving you the one-of-a-kind opportunity to see these masters at work, as they prepare the incredible food before your very eyes. This is not a case of flashy style over substance, however. The food at BiCE Mare is the real deal, representing a tradition of BiCE restaurants that started back in 1926 under the vision of Beatrice Ruggeri, known to her family and friends as Bice and celebrated for her warmth, generosity, and, of course, her wonderful Tuscan food. Today, her legacy lives on at the award-winning BiCE Mare – the perfect blend of Italian cuisine and hospitality with modern flair and creativity. BiCE continues to believe that using fresh and sustainable ingredients is best for the body and soul. Led by charismatic head chef Francesco Guarracino, a top team of ten chefs from Italy selects the finest in-season Italian delicacies to be flown in every day to ensure the most authentic experience. Take equal parts creativity, inspiration and passion, add the best-quality ingredients and a pinch of love for the old traditions, and finish off with a spectacularly entertaining atmosphere – BiCE Mare has found the perfect recipe for unforgettable dining. Chef Francesco Guarracino