In Qatar there is an increasingly postive action being taken by local organisations and individuals to highlight the importance of healthy eating. Ahead of next month’s Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) the QTA, along with key partners, has been taking this message to the classroom. The QTA have teamed up with the Ministry of Education, […]
Foodie Flags Inspiration
The QIFF 2016 ‘Plate Your Nation’ contest was recently announced, as a way to bridge the interests in foodie travelling adventures with social media. International entrants from across the world are encouraged to replicate their nation’s flag entirely out of edible materials. For those of you, local and international readers, who are intrigued by the […]
QIFF 2016 – Plate Your Nation Contest
Ahead of next month’s Qatar International Food Festival 2016 an exciting ‘Plate Your Nation’ contest has been announced by festival co-organisers Qatar Airways. It is an online competition that helps to bring together a love for food and travel. Members of the public are encouraged to take a closer look at their nation’s flag and […]
Chef’s Table at Latino Steakhouse Doha
Latino Steakhouse at Sheraton Grand Doha has introduced Chef’s Table, a new event to their South American dining line-up. It highlights two of the current dining trends in Qatar – one-on-one interaction with the chef and paired food and beverage menus. Latino Steakhouse Doha are aiming for an intimate dining experience with an average of 8 to 10 […]
Seasonal Tastes Westin Doha – Lunch Buffet
It’s not everyday that you get the opportunity to sit in the lobby of a brand-spanking new hotel; in Doha it is becoming a regular occurrence. Visitors and residents to the city have seen four new hotels open in as many months. The Westin Doha is the latest opening in an increasingly competitive and burgeoning […]
Qatar Food Tour at Souq Waqif
Embrace Doha has something very special planned for this weekend with ‘Bil Afiya’, their new food tour concept. The brainchild of Amal al-Shammari, Embrace Doha is a local organsation with the sole mission of introducing Qatari culture and society to members of the general public. Embrace Doha is the first organisation of its kind within Qatar, and we […]
ShangriLa Doha – Lunch Buffet at Sridan
Shangrila Doha is Qatar’s only high-end luxury hotel from Asia. It is bringing some exciting F&B outlets including Sridan, Fuego (steakhouse), and Yabby (seafood). We are also eagerly awaiting the opening of Shanghai Club later in the year, which has been promised as the next best thing in Chinese dining. Upon entering the hotel you […]
Chef Sandoval on Hospitality in Qatar – Chef Interview
Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval was in town a few weeks ago to oversee the opening of his latest F&B venue in Doha. No stranger to Qatar he has previously opened Pampano on The Pearl-Qatar (scheduled to re-open as Isla Mexican Kitchen) and the successful Toro Toro. His latest opening is located on the 61st floor of […]
Food and Travel Awards 2015: Qatar Winners
Within the Middle East region Food and Travel Arabia is a diverse and popular monthly publication – enjoyed by foodies and travel junkies alike. For the first time ever they have searched for excellence in the service industry, from the best in foods and hospitality and announced their country winners for the Food and Travel […]
Megapolis Qatar – New Opening
Megapolis, the biggest indoor entertainment center in the region, has opened its doors this month. Offering guests 6,000 squared meters of games, activities and food outlets for family-friendly fun. The multi-enterainment complex is located in Medina Centrale, The Pearl-Qatar. Megapolis offers a range of entertainments from arcades and indoor attractions like golf, bowling, snooker, billiard […]