Al Jazeera Cafe – Menu Tasting
Umm Ali…that’s all I can think of as I begin to write up this review. You all know by now that I am a sucker for desserts and I have been known to skip mains and go straight to dessert on many an occasion. But I think this is a first. I’m starting a review …
Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards 2015: The Winners!
Last night Time Out Doha held their annual awards ceremony at the Grand Hyatt, recognising the best restaurants in our lovely city. A big well done to the shortlisted restaurant and eateries and congratulations to the winners! Here they are…the 2015 Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards Results: BEST RESTAURANT 2015 Restaurant of The Year: …
Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards 2015
It’s time for restaurant awards season as two of Doha’s local magazines carry out their search for the best dining spots in town. Tonight is the much anticipated yearly Time Out Doha Awards 2015. Whilst FACT Qatar had their inaugral ceremony recently with over 150 nominated restaurants – you can see all the winners here. …
FACT Dining Awards Doha 2015
FACT Qatar held their inaugural Dining Awards on Monday evening, at the Doha Marriott Hotel, welcoming over 250 guests and VIPS. The magazine’s editorial team organised a fantastic campaign in partnership with Qatar Living.com. Together they succeeded in garnering over 40,000 votes as the public voted for their ‘Favourite’ Restaurant across 28 categories covering over …
Best Restaurants in Doha
Its restaurant awards season in Doha right now – tonight are the FACT Qatar Dining Awards, and Time Out Doha’s ceremony is also this week. The categories for both events are extensive and nominations cover many of the top restaurants in the country as well as a few local eateries. We here, at Qatar Eating, …
FACT Qatar Dining Awards Doha 2015
Time for the eateries nominated by FACT Qatar for their first ever awards which will be held on May 18th – in other words tonight! [UPDATE: Check out FACT Dining Awards Doha 2015 for the final list of winnners!] Over 250 guests have been invited as 54 awards are given out over 27 categories. Each …
Spice Market W Doha – Special May Birthday Promotion!
One of W Doha’s best restaurants have a fantastic promotion this month. If you were born in May you can take advantage of reduced prices, of upto 50%, on their food dishes from the normal a la carte menu. You have to book and reserve your table for either lunch or dinner service, and the …
PF Changs, Villagio Mall
Let me share a little secret to all my loyal QE readers – I hadn’t really gotten into the whole craze of a Doha PF Changs. Don’t get me wrong – it is a beautifully designed restaurant, and their exterior horse figure is rather striking. But I didn’t get the social media fervour for the …
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Doha
Cinco De Mayo celebrates an event that occurred over 150 years ago in the small town of Puebla. On May 5th 1862 the Mexican army won a surprising victory over superior French forces – days later President Juárez declared May 5th to be a national holiday known as the ‘Battle of Cinco De Mayo’. Primarily …
Burger Gourmet, Lagoona Mall
Some dining establishments can send a mixed bundle of confused messages to their diners, and this weekend was my turn to experience such a place. This is a quick review of my visit to Burger Gourmet which can be found in the beautifully designed Piazza at the base of one of the Zig Zag Towers. …
Shellfish Market at Al Maskar, Sheraton Doha
Qatar Eating was recently invited to attend an evening of shellfish deliciousness at Sheraton’s new seafood restaurant Al Maskar. Seafood dishes are an integral part of the Doha food culture and Al Maskar, with its variety of molluscs and crustaceans, is perfect for seafood lovers and those looking for a special dining experience. 2017 UPDATE: …
P.F. Chang’s, Villagio Mall Doha
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro recently opened its doors to the public at Villagio Mall this weekend. Foodies in Doha have been waiting eagerly for this newest addition to the P.F. Chang’s international Empire. [Update: Qatar Eating reviews P.F. Chang’s Doha] The original restaurant opened in 1993 in Arizona and was named after its initial conceptualisers …
Latino Doha – South American flair with Chef Luciano
Qatar Eating was treated to flavourful South American cuisine at Latino by their Argentinian Executive Chef Luciano Carobini. After an expensive refurbishment Sheraton Doha Hotel has updated its F&B offerings and introduced new seafood restaurant Al Maskar, which recently wowed diners with their theatrical seafood towers. We were looking to be similarly impressed by Latino …
QIFF 2015 – Chef Massimo Capra charms all
Chef Massimo Capra is famous for his hearty Italian food which has been inspired by a rural Italian upbringing and exemplary culinary training. Attending Qatar International Food Festival 2015 he is no stranger to Doha with a successful Italian trattoria, Soprafino, located at Hamad International Airport. The restaurant offers traditional Italian dishes with a twist …
QIFF 2015 – 2nd Day Pictures including FOOD!
Excellent food, amazingly talented Chefs and lots of entertainment and musical acts – QIFF 2015 is setting the bar high for next year’s edition! Check out the pictures below from Miss QE’s second day at Qatar International Food Festival – she’s been busy talking with international Chefs, trying different food cuisines, and most importantly enjoying …
QIFF 2015: First Day Pictures
QIFF 2015 had a wonderful opening day, with an opening ceremony by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. Good weather pulled in the crowds whilst the food and attractions kept visitors there long past evening. The many Food Zones were organised fantastically from gourmet offerings to traditional …
QIFF 2015: 15 Facts about Qatar International Food Festival
Qatar International Food Festival is due to start today – Miss QE cannot wait and has put together 15 useful facts about #QIFF2015 that you should know – so check it out! 1. This is the 6th edition of the food festival, and it will take place at MIA Park, with the concept being to …
QIFF 2015: Enter QIFF’s ‘Cook With Your Family’ Competition
The organisers of QIFF 2015 have extended their ‘Cook With Your Family’ competition. Two different sets of prizes are up for grabs – for Qatar residents you can win 4 tickets to the ‘Dinner in the Sky’ attraction! Take a picture of your family cooking at home and make sure you mention or tag the …