Random: did you know “gateaux” means “cakes” in French? Anyway, I followed a tip from @dollz87 because I wanted to get some pastries but wasn’t sure where I could get good ones in the DMC/Dubai Marina/Emirates Hills area. Nestled away amidst the construction behind the JBR Walk, you’ll find Gateaux just next to the HSBC in…
Month: February 2011
South Indian food? Always Venus.
I know my food philosophy is very non-vegetarian but here’s the thing, I actually do eat vegetarian food. But particular kinds. For example, put a plate of medhu vadas and onion uttapams in front of me and I’ll devour the plates clean. But where to get the good stuff? I unequivocally pitch for Venus restaurant…
The 7 Deadly Sins hot chocolate by Whittard UK
I love hot chocolate. I love Whittard of Chelsea (the stores in UK anyway, not the Dubai café versions). So when I saw their Seven Deadly Sins Hot Chocolate gift box…what’s a girl got to do except buy it? To be fair, I asked my Mom to check if they had the same box in…
Mango Tree blogger lunch
[EDIT: This venue is now closed] Having never ventured to Mango Tree in Souk Al Bahar (or in London for that matter!), I was only quite happy to accept attending the blogger’s lunch hosted by the friendly chaps over at Guild PR, who were handling the PR for the upcoming Taste of Dubai festival. Here’s…
The lovely Hummingbird Bakery, London
Pictures by me and @eddydubai I’d never had red velvet cake before (I know, isn’t it shocking?) and I’d heard about The Hummingbird Bakery from @cookiemonster82 and decided to give it a try. I toddled off to their outlet in Wardour Street (just off Oxford Street) with @eddydubai and picked a slice of the delicious-looking…
Macaroni Grill
My first time to Macaroni Grill I ordered their cannelloni, since I’ve discovered (only in the last year!) that I do love cannelloni pasta. The cannelloni was really good, although personally I preferred the one I’d had months ago in Sheffield. There was also their veggie salad on the table, since Chirag was … well … IS vegetarian (How…
Cheap Places to Eat in Mumbai | Gap Daemon
My post on GapDaemon.com Creative Commons Photo Credit: Meanest Indian Mumbai isn’t just a haven for unemployed hopefuls and Bollywood film stars. It boasts some of the most lip-smacking food you’ll come across during your travels. Do remember you’ll be hard pressed to find beef and pork in many places; your best bet is vegetarian…
Cheap Places to Eat in Dubai | Gap Daemon
My post on GapDaemon.com Creative Commons Photo Credit: mamamusings Dubai may have a reputation for being glitzy and bling, but you can eat for cheap if you know where to go! Word of warning: people rarely know street names, so directions are given on the basis of landmarks. Al Reef Lebanese Bakery, Karama and Jumeirah…
Dubai’s Coolest Van
My feature on Desert Chill, printed in the December 2010 issue of Jazeera Airway’s inflight magazine, J. via blog.devinadivecha.com
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