Valentine’s Day Doha: Restaurants With A View
Can you hear the arrows whistling through the air as Cupid strikes his target? Do you see little bunny rabbits hopping around and cute birds flying free? For those of you who feel the love in the air then check out the following venues for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a lovely meal on the day with …
Restaurant Review: Jones The Grocer, The Gate Mall
Tucked away in the back corner of The Gate Mall is Jones The Grocer, an Australian cafe-style restaurant popular with locals and expats alike particularly at the weekends. It has a slightly haphazard, but well-lit, interior with elements of industrial design but without the grunge factor. They have an outside terrace area but my dining …
Menu Review: Chili’s, City Centre Mall
Visited Chili’s today and received some sad news – the sweet potato fries I loved so much are no more. With the New Year came a new menu for Chili’s and unfortunately my beloved golden fries received the chop, and were dropped from the revised menu. Following a dietary restriction these fries were one of …
Restaurant Review: Nando’s, Financial Square, Al-Hilal
Craving flame-grilled chicken? Then a visit to Nando’s is required where the chicken is marinated for 24 hours and grilled with care for a succulent and tender meal. Consistent dishes and big flavour is the expectation when eating at any of the restaurants of this South African brand. The C-Ring road branch is styled in …
Food Tasting: Al Maskar, Sheraton Doha
Seafood is a quintessential part of Doha’s food history and Sheraton’s new restaurant, Al Maskar, takes its inspiration from that vibrant past. It is named after the stone structures used in a traditional fishing method which was reliant on tidal movements. 2017 UPDATE: Please note that this outlet is now closed for renovation, and will …
Restaurant Review: Shake Shack, Villagio Mall
‘Stand For Something Good’ is the mantra behind the Shake Shack brand. It’s a thoughtful play on words as it reflects the chain’s past in its origins as a New York burger stand, whilst also setting out its future intentions as something more – more communitarian, more thoughtful, more than just the usual fast food …
Quick Dessert: Farggi Barcelona, Gate Mall
Check out the ice cream flavours at Farggi: I opted for a scoop of rich chocolate, and one scoop of mango sorbet – interesting mix once melted and the flavours intermingle!
Quick Review: Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar, The Pearl
‘Be good to yourself, Eat more chocolate’. With a statement like that how can one resist the charm of The Chocolate Bar? I spent a lovely, long and pleasant afternoon at the place with a big bunch of friends and their children – I don’t know who was more excited by the word ‘chocolate’! …
Quick Review: Maya La Chocolaterie, Landmark Mall
Step inside the specialist dessert emporium that is Maya and experience chocolate with all your senses. A luscious rich chocolate aroma fills the air – if it was any stronger you would be able to taste the cocoa on your tongue. Visually it is a feast for the eyes with an elegantly designed interior in …
Hunting Down A Christmas Turkey in Doha
If you are looking for a Takeaway Turkey this holiday season then check out the list below. Just make sure to call the venues and book your turkey well in advance. Please note some venues offer turkeys right into January whilst others only offer them until Christmas Day. Check out our Turkey Takeaways 2017 feature! …
Restaurant Review: Market by Jean Georges, W Hotel, Westbay
Walking through the W Hotel lobby gives you a sense of what to expect when you sit down for a meal at Market by Jean Georges. Stylish and fresh the restaurant has a well-thought out design. There are varied seating options from larger tables for bigger groups to small tables with armchairs for those looking …
Restaurant Review: Paul, Landmark Mall, Al Gharafa
Paul is synonymous with all things French from freshly-baked pain (bread to you and me), to sandwiches, soups, quiche and beautifully presented sweet tarts and macarons. My dining companion and I visited Paul with some enthusiasm looking for a decent hearty and filling meal. With such a successful international brand there comes an expectation of …
Christmas/Holiday Foodie Gift Guide (2014)
Christmas is here – yes it is that time of year again – or as I prefer to call it the ‘holiday season’. For those of you used to much colder holiday seasons it may be a surprise to be celebrating in temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius. With indoor shopping malls it is easy to …
Restaurant Review: Montreal Bread Company, The Gate Mall
On an evening out I visited the Montreal Bread Company with a dining companion. Located on the first floor of the mall this eatery has a contemporary feel about it and the place has a modern sleek design to it. The seating is varied however I would say the table height to chair height ratio …
Restaurant Review: Pizza Express, City Centre Mall and Villagio Mall
Pizza Express is a brand synonymous with healthy fresh Italian food. But how does it translate across in the Middle East market? I have enjoyed eating at the restaurant several times at different locations and at different times of the day. The staff members are helpful but unobtrusive although, like most chain restaurants, they do …
Restaurant Review: Fuddruckers, Ezdan Mall
Located on the ground floor of Ezdan Mall Fuddruckers has a lot of competition from other chain restaurants serving American cuisine. The interior is designed to be welcoming, especially for bigger groups, with seating arrangements in place to accommodate large groups. The brand name is emblazoned everywhere you look in a rather overly brash confidence …
Restaurant Review: Asha’s, Villagio Mall
For those who do not know their Indian singers the restaurant Asha’s is a food venture headed by the famous Indian Bollywood vocalist, Asha Bhosle. For that alone I was excited to try the place for an evening meal. The restaurant is based in the food court of the mall and as a result it …
Restaurant Review: Johnny Rockets, Ezdan Mall
I love the movie ‘Back To The Future’ with the main character belting out ‘Johnny B. Goode’ in a pivotal scene. So entering this chain restaurant I felt very positive about its décor representing the 1950s with the red booths, mini jukeboxes and other nostalgic touches. Perhaps a little biased towards the fun of that …