There’s a new kid on the block…a new café specialising in different types of shakes has opened its doors and it’s located near the very famous Sheikh colony in Al Qusais. Aptly named The Shake Colony, it’s a small bespoke cute place whipping up delicious shakes, mocktails and faloodas. They look simple and have very... Continue Reading →
An Oriental Breakfast at Asia Tang
Asia Tang opened its doors only quite recently, but its name has become synonymous with tasty, delectable food from the Far East. When they opened, they were serving only lunch and dinner and now they have started serving breakfast too. Breakfast options include Oriental and Continental food and even Continental with an Asian twist. I... Continue Reading →
A Walk Through the Italian Countryside at La Vigna
La Vigna, the only Italian restaurant at Century Village, takes you to a different place and time altogether. Without getting onto a plane, you’re transported to the Italian countryside with rustic brick walls, wooden windows and red and white table tops. The fiery built-in pizza oven adds to the ambience too. The restaurant is two-floored,... Continue Reading →
Morning Brekkie at Second Cup, JLT
Second Cup in Cluster Y, JLT is one of many of its branches in U.A.E. It was my first visit to this particular outlet, but I’ve visited the MOE branch many times. My prior visits were usually for their beverages and cakes, but because this time I visited the JLT branch in the morning, I... Continue Reading →
Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Deccan Garden
Deccan Garden is a café and a restaurant located in the heart of Dubai, quite near Al Ghurair Centre. As you enter this eatery, you’ll find the café first and the restaurant behind it. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well and as everyone knows, outdoor dining area is perfect for this weather. It’s... Continue Reading →
Pure Indulgence Only at Waffee Street
Waffee Street is a tiny café located in the heart of Dubai but clearly hidden from prying eyes. This is their second branch, the first one being in Sharjah. Waffee Street (Dubai branch) can clearly be called a Hidden Gem, ‘coz it’s tucked away cleverly at one of the many by-lanes somewhere in Satwa. Find... Continue Reading →
Experience Authentic Vegetarian Marwadi Cuisine at Sagar Ratna
Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, you’ll absolutely love this little vegetarian outlet in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). They also have another branch at Oud Maitha. This is the only restaurant in Dubai that serves authentic Marwadi/Marwari cuisine, i.e. food from the Indian state of Rajasthan. Located in Cluster R, they have... Continue Reading →
Un Pezzo di Venezia a Dubai at Casa Da Venice
This literaly translates to ‘a piece of Venice in Dubai at Casa Da Venice’. Have you visited Venice? What if I tell you that you can visit Venice without getting on a flight…!!! Just hop into your car or the metro and get off at Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Situated in Cluster C, in full... Continue Reading →
Succumb to Gluttony at Grand Barbecue Restaurant
Grand Barbecue Restaurant serves Indian and Pan Asian cuisine in an unlimited buffet for lunch and dinner with a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Recently, they introduced a live grill concept which happens right on your table and is part of their buffet. The buffet is priced at AED 55/-, weekday and weekend... Continue Reading →
Chocoholics go only to GF Ferre Chocolate Bar
“Eat, sleep, drink chocolate”, said someone once and that’s exactly what I did on my b’day, a few days back. I woke up on D-day to this yummy honey cake drowned in chocolate syrup and covered with Kit Kat pieces, all done by my AJ, my 7-year old kiddo (I love you, baby!!!) with a... Continue Reading →