Enter the Century Village in Al Garhoud, and you’re transported into culinary heaven serving cuisines from around the world. Most places also serve drinks and it gets crowded in the evenings and during weekends. It’s a great place to be during the cooler months of the year. The walk to Sushi Sushi was a relaxing... Continue Reading →
Be Italian at 800 Pizza
Dubai Marina is well-known for many amazing restaurants with great views. One such restaurant is a pretty little Italian eatery called 800 Pizza, located along the Marina Walk, just beside the playground under the bridge. This casual dining outlet has around six branches all over Dubai. They have indoor and outdoor seating areas. Outdoors, one... Continue Reading →
Up Your Fishing Game at As You Fish
As I walked into this white-coloured two-floored building in Jumeirah with glass doors, there in front of me were many live seafood. As I headed upstairs to the main seating area, I was greeted by a beautiful blue and white painting that is characteristic of Santorini, a popular island in Greece that is known for... Continue Reading →
Mezze Time at Baydar
Baydar is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Barsha Mall that serves homemade fare inspired by time-honoured recipes. It shares its dining area with Sandella’s Flatbread Café, an outlet that serves pizzas, wraps and quesadillas on their trademark flatbreads. Read my review on Sandella’s Flatbread Café here. The indoor dining area is pretty with huge floor... Continue Reading →
Turn into a Chocolaterian at The Choco Monarch
Did you know that chocolate was originally used as a medicine for treating depression, weight gain etc.? Interesting..... Every time I feel upset, angry or lonely, I would just reach out to my secret stash of chocolates and before I knew it, it’d wiped out!!! OMG… I’ve been eating a lot of chocolates… Yes, I... Continue Reading →
Go Gaga over BOGO at The Hungry Monkey
Situated in a corner in the ever-bustling streets of Al Barsha, is a cute cozy cocktail lounge named The Hungry Monkey (THM). It is just one of the many pubs in Donatello Hotels and Resorts. Clearly hidden from public view, THM can aptly be called a hidden-gem in Al Barsha. I’m so glad that I... Continue Reading →
Gabbar’s Grill
Have you watched ‘Sholay’…?? What…??!!! You haven’t….how can you not have watched such a classic movie which was ranked first in the British Film Institute's 2002 poll of "Top 10 Indian Films" of all time!!! Just kidding…. We both are in the same boat. I’ve watched many a scenes and songs from this classic and... Continue Reading →
HEIK – Knafeh Culture, La Mer
The traditional Levantine dessert ‘knafeh’ gets a modern twist @heikculture @lamer La Mer at sunset ..... Baked on order, the traditional knafeh can be had along with no-sugar added syrups and various toppings like pistachios, pecans etc. There are four flavours of syrups to choose from - orange blossom, honey cinnamon, lavender and cardomom. My... Continue Reading →
Tamarind Terrace, Karama
There's a new kid on the block. Have you heard…. Have you been there…??? If you haven’t and if you like authentic Keralite cuisine, then you must give Tamarind Terrace a visit. Its located near the Emirates Post Office in Karama. Yes, Karama…..was Karama running short of yummy, tasty restaurants??!! Karama is well-known for some... Continue Reading →
Paul Bakery and Restaurant, Ibn Battuta Mall