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[19 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

So many people i know do not mind going out for Futoor. I have always wanted to have futoor outside my home in my 30 years of existence. I did it once. and i didn’t like it at all to be frank. I have my futoor rituals. I have to be in comfortable clothing. I have [...]

Armani Café, Cravings, Food, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Travel, dubai »

[9 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

I never thought it would be possible. To actually order and taste a pizza in the Gulf region that is as good as ones served in Italy. Until i tried Armani Café Pizza in Dubai. I knew then that i was truly madly deeply head over heels in love with that pizza. Whenever i was in Dubai, [...]

Breakfast, Cravings, Food, Life, Lime Tree Cafe, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Travel, diet, dubai »

[4 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

The last time i was at the Lime Tree Cafe, i snapped some casual pictures and posted about them Eons later (click here)… this time i went with my camera, determined to take proper pictures and write another post… It was 8:30-9:00 AM but the place was packed with Europeans yet it was quiet and peaceful. [...]

Carluccio's, Cravings, Food, Life, My Photography, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, dubai »

[3 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

The first thing i had on my agenda when i visit Dubai is trying out Carluccio’s! I am a HUGE fan of the place (check my previous post here)… i wanted to know how the Dubai branch would compare to the UK ones…  and my husband wanted to try meat dishes for a change… First [...]

Cravings, Dubai Mall, Food, Life, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, The Frozen Yogurt Factory, Things I like, Travel, dubai »

[2 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

In one of my recent trips to Dubai, i was walking in Dubai Mall just outside the Reel Cinema when i spotted this little store… We were tired and in need for a little pick me up, a frozen yogurt place with no lines? We went inside immediately The cheerful seller explained to us that it [...]

Bu Tootee, Food, Häagen-Dazs, Life, London, Memories, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Travel, childhood, chocolate »

[13 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Right on the corner of Leicester Square, London, there stands a lovely red sign with a group of people queuing to go inside and be seated… That place is one of my favorite  spots to relax in the UK… it’s Häagen-Dazs I remember being a little child in London, and my parents allowing only me to tag along with them [...]

Carluccio's, Cravings, Food, London, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Things to Get 4m London, Travel, shopping »

[10 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 3 views]

Carluccio’s is one of my favorite places to dine in the UK! If you are a fan of Fatafeet or BBC Food, you would recognize Carluccio’s Chef: Antonio Carluccio from the cooking shows! I could eat every day in Carluccio and never get bored… i always start with their Bread Basket that contains the amazing [...]

Cravings, Food, Leicester Square, London, Pizza hut, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Travel »

[5 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

I know no one is a stranger to Pizza Hut… but i do have a point to state here. Of all the Pizza Huts i have tried in the world… including the UK ones… including the very same branch in Liecster Square… there is not one Pizza Hut that serves a slice of pizza as [...]

Food, Memories, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, Villa Fairuz »

[5 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Villa Fayrouz ’3ani 3n il ta3reef 6b3an… i am a big fan of their food… not a fan of their Shaab location though… when i heard that their Avenues branch was open i called them up and made a reservation for lunch on Saturday! We tried to find a way to Villa Fayrouz from the [...]

Friends, Funny, Life, Meat & Co., Memories, My Photography, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, childhood, family »

[2 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

18 years ago, i was walking with my mother down Baker Street, London, when she announced that i had a new baby girl cousin! You can imagine my surprise when i made the math and realized that my  baby cousin is all grown up… she is now an 18 Years old Adult @_@ I attended her [...]

Abu Saleem, Falafel, Food, Q8, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like »

[29 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Etrayaqtaw? You might want to read this first… Sunday morning, bright and early… i had just stepped out the door on my way to work when i found this menu on the newspaper box… 6araw 3yone 3la il picture! Of course i grabbed it, read the menu under the scorching sun at 7 AM, tucked [...]

Breakfast, Bu Tootee, Coffee, Cravings, Food, Giraffe UK, London, My Photography, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Travel »

[27 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

I woke up this Sunday morning feeling hungry… and for a moment i wished from all my heart i could just put on my jacket and step out into the nearest Giraffe branch i could find… Why haven’t anyone brought it over as franchise is beyond me. The place is AMAZING! It is modern yet [...]

Bu Tootee, Cravings, Food, London, Memories, Pasties, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Travel, West Cornwall Pasty Co »

[24 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

When you walk through Paddington Station… a flaky wholesome aroma hits your nostrils and beckons you over… you follow the smell and you find the source… they are the Pasties from West Cornwall Pasty Co. Quite a mouthful for a restaurant name… so i will abbreviate it with the word Pasty! Pasties are basically hot dough, more puff pastry like than [...]

Candy Cakes, Coffee, Covent Garden, Cravings, Food, Memories, My Photography, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Get 4m London, Travel, chocolate, shopping »

[20 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden there is a staircase… taking the steps down to the lower level you will find your self in an open basement area dotted with coffee shops and restaurants… Scattered every where are outdoorsy tables and in the corner there is always someone playing something… be it the [...]

Afternoon Tea, Food, Harvey Nichols, London, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Travel »

[15 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 15 views]

After a long day spent shopping in London, there is nothing better than a hearty English Afternoon Tea for a quick energy boost! and my favorite Afternoon Tea is the one served at Harvey Nichs 5th floor café. Their Afternoon Tea is served from 3 – 6 P.M.  We choose the Fifth Floor afternoon tea stand [...]

Café Rouge, Crème Brûlée, Food, London, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Travel »

[14 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

While i am on the subject of  Café Rouge in London… let me tell you about my 2nd favorite dessert on their menu: Trio de Crème Brûlée. If you love Crème Brûlée you will be ecstatic with this… the menu describes it as “The dessert for the ultimate crème brûlée fan! A selection of three different crème [...]

Café Rouge, Cravings, Food, Life, London, My Photography, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Tart Tatin, Things I Miss, Things I like, Things to Do in London, Travel »

[13 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

If you frequent the UK often… you would recognize Café Rouge. There is one branch of Café Rouge in particular that is a favorite of mine… I remember the day i took those pictures… cold chilling breeze blowing from every direction… the sun playing hide and seek with the clouds… sporadically sending some warmth in our direction… [...]

Cravings, Food, Life, London, Pret A Manager, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, Things to Get 4m London, Travel »

[10 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

If you pass by Pret this summer… you will notice a new addition on their hot wrap sections “The Italian Pizza Hot Wrap”talian Cheese, Mozzarella, Chilli Tomato Sauce, Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, Oregano, Red Pepper & Seasoning in a Pret Tortilla Wrap” I already am in love with their spicy falafel wrap. I had the pleasure [...]

Cravings, Food, London, My Photography, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, Travel, Wahaca, Wahaca Mexican Market Eating, Westfield Mall »

[6 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Do you love Mexican Food? Then you will love absolutely LOVE Wahaca! One of the sad things about the Q8y culinary scene is the lack of a good wholesome Mexcian restaurant. If you are a fan of Mexican food, i highly recommend you try this restaurant the next time you are in London! Seeing that [...]

Breakfast, Bu Tootee, Cravings, Food, Memories, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Travel, dubai, mOre cafe »

[9 May 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

If there is one thing from Dubai that must be brought to Kuwait, that would be mOre cafe! The place is AMAZING! Modern, quirky, wholesome good food, spacious, buzzing, generous portions, super fast and friendly staff, amazing service, foreign crowd who keep to themselves and DO NOT stare or over dress, and so reasonably priced it’s almost too [...]

Food, Funny, Life, Q8, Restaurants, Strange »

[6 May 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Ok i am not going to say which restaurant this belongs to, one day you might come across it… But the menu is a disaster! Chock full of typos! A mine for LIT posts… i have a select *few* Lets have a laugh shall we? Read the blue circles below and above and enjoy the [...]

Life, News, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, Things i'm waiting for! »

[3 May 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

I spotted Villa Fairuz’s Sign on the new mysterious addition to the Avenues… right next to P.F. Changs entrance… apparently it is going to be opening soon I <3 villa Fairuz… i cannot wait for it to open! I also hope the non-sheesha seating area is not placed in a dingy corner at the back [...]

Breakfast, Bu Tootee, Coffee, Cravings, Food, Funny, Life, Lime Tree Cafe, Memories, My Photography, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Travel, dubai »

[2 May 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

After reading Ansam’s Lime Tree Cafe Breakfast post, i was a bit nostalgic so i decided to fetch my own lime tree breakfast pictures and share them in a post… if you have not been there already, you MUST! They have the BEST carrot cake… i mean it. We have never tasted anything like it [...]

Au Bon Pan, Bagels, Breakfast, Bu Tootee, Cooking, Cravings, Fellow Bloggers, Food, Life, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like, diet, shopping »

[4 Apr 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

It was the middle of the nigh… 2 AM to be precise, i was watching ER when a lady on the show had some bagels over for staff breakfast… it was bagels, fresh OJ, and coffee… and at that very moment my stomach began having a somersault and i wished i could blink and it [...]

Cravings, Food, London, Memories, Recomendations, Restaurants, Things I Miss, Things I like, Travel, Zizzi »

[14 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

Since the start of my teeth problems i have not been eating much… mushy food mostly. I was cleaning out my blackberry pictures when i found some shots from one of my favorite restaurants in the UK: Zizzi! Since i miss London and i am very hungry i thought i would share it with you here… Whenever [...]

Events, Food, March in Q8, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like »

[12 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

I went to Taste of Kuwait yesterday. If you are not familiar with the concept yet, it is an event where you can order from one menu that belongs to several local restaurants and dine in stylish setting while you watch people around you. Some of of the proceeds go to the Kuwait Thalassemia Society which means [...]

Cravings, Food, Memories, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I Miss, Things I like, Weather »

[4 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | 32 views]

Bemonasabat il Jaww il badee3… eshwayat isferee ma 3leeh… i am remembering last Thursday’s breakfast in Marina Mall… Jaw Amazing… Casper & Gambini’s Morning Bundle was so so good… mini platters of everything you want and it’s enough for two to share…
Enjoy your Weekend… if the weather gets better tomorow i highly recommend it [...]

Food, News, Q8, Restaurants, Things I like, Things i'm waiting for! »

[11 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

My sister just BBM’d me this picture of the Early Bird Jabriya Branch! The lights are on and someone who seems to be the owner Bianca is tiding up inside! I think they are going to be open this weekend but give them a call to be sure!
Early Bird Jabriya is located in the street on the [...]

Food, Q8, Recomendations, Restaurants, Reviews, Things I like »

[28 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

My husband was invited with is friends to a quite private dinner at MELENZANÈ Ristorante, the newest -and most eccentric- Italian in K-Town!

I am always giddy with excitement when i hear of a new Italian opening since we have a severe lack of good hearty rustic Italians in the land of 1000 restuarants… so the moment i knew my husband was [...]

My Photography, Recomendations, Restaurants, Things I like, kuwait »

[17 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | 0 views]

My hubby dragged me to Burj Jassim… we got into an elevator that went WAAAY up… and it opened into an amazing discovery “Bo-Meziane”!
It is this new (ok newish, think 2008) and secluded Moroccan restaurant that has a modern exterior and a breathtaking view of Kuwait City! I would love to go back one day in [...]