Iftars of the day: Bu! and Intersect by Lexus

Bu!, The Hub, The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi

We love everything about this new pan-Latin eatery in The Hub. The expansive venue is chic, trendy and is quickly climbing to the top of the capital’s most popular restaurants. The iftar sharing menu at Bu!, designed by Mexican head chef Humberto Canales, gives guests a sample of the restaurant’s signature dishes. The menu includes a choice of nibbles, appetiser, main and dessert. Expect inspiring Latin American fare such as tiraditos, ceviche, anticuchos, empanadas and more.

• Dh150. Sunset to 3am (last order at 1am). Call 02 666 8066

Intersect by Lexus, DIFC, Dubai

This Lexus-themed restaurant keeps its focus on food and offers up a mix of buffet and dishes served tableside. Sample the all-you-can-eat bites displayed in the sunken kitchen, such as kale and avocado salad, chickpea and hazelnut salad, and heirloom tomatoes. Then choose your mains, which will come straight to the table. Options include chicken with butternut and spinach, Wagyu beef with Asian mushroom and black bean sauce, and mushroom and barley risotto with sour cream. For a sweet ending, don’t miss the chocolate cake with hazelnut sabayon.

• Dh180 for unlimited buffet and two mains; Dh200 for unlimited buffet and three mains. Sunset to 1am. Call 04 355 9524

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Top New Zealand cop on policing the virtual world

New Zealand police began closer scrutiny of social media and online communities after the attacks on two mosques in March, the country's top officer said.

The killing of 51 people in Christchurch and wounding of more than 40 others shocked the world. Brenton Tarrant, a suspected white supremacist, was accused of the killings. His trial is ongoing and he denies the charges.

Mike Bush, commissioner of New Zealand Police, said officers looked closely at how they monitored social media in the wake of the tragedy to see if lessons could be learned.

“We decided that it was fit for purpose but we need to deepen it in terms of community relationships, extending them not only with the traditional community but the virtual one as well," he told The National.

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Iftars of the day: Bu! and Intersect by Lexus

Today we review the iftars at Bu! in Abu Dhabi and Intersect by Lexus in Dubai.

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