The Middle Eastern city is also hosting several events to check out in 2013, including the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (March 2), Gourmet Abu Dhabi (a culinary festival taking place at various venues Feb. 5-20) and the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (last year it took place in October).

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Another must in the Irish culinary calendar is the Taste of Dublin festival (June 13-16) headquartered in the Iveagh Gardens off of St.

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Because the service and supporting culinary staff were all his own, Flay did not need to make any compromises as he would at a resort festival where he did not have his own eatery.

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