Stealing a Bite at The Italian Job
Named after the famous 1969 gangster-comedy film starring Michael Caine (about trying to steal a gold shipment by creating a traffic gridlock!), this gem at Radisson Blu has been a…
The Rues Culinary Passions Ignited by Fuego
Only a little bit cross, still, with Maradona and in agreement that pressing the ‘pause’ button is the only fair way to stop Messi, the Brothers Rue did not feel…
Marhaba Feels the Rhythm of Urban Jazz Kitchen
The last time I visited Urban Jazz Kitchen at The Pearl-Qatar was a month or two after it had first opened. I recently visited again and I was pleasantly surprised…
A Taste of Spring Food at Shanghai Club
Spring Festival, according to ancient Chinese tradition, is a celebration of the Lunar New Year. Food as an important part of the celebration, represents not only the harvest of the…
Marhaba Goes Arabic at Arabesque
Marhaba foodie Sarah Morris visits Arabesque, the Middle Eastern concept restaurant focusing on freshly prepared, chef-driven dishes, in The Pearl—Qatar. Arabesque, located in Porta Arabia offers a mixture of Arabic style…
Wellness Retreat at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa
Sarah Morris was recently invited to attend a two-day wellness retreat, held at the Westin Doha Hotel & Spa for the media. Here is her account of the amazing time…
Marhaba Tries Megu!
My husband is a great fan of sushi so he was not adverse to trying out the new menus and promotions currently offered at Megu Japanese restaurant in The Pearl-Qatar…
Marhaba Tries the Shangtastic Brunch at Shangri-La Hotel, Doha
I must admit that the description of a ‘Shangtastic’ brunch reminded me more of Mike Myers than a sumptuous smorgasbord of gastronomical cuisines from around the world. My visit there…
The Rue Brothers at Al Matbakh Rooftop Grill
“It’s never too late to learn,” is an annoying and condescending refrain often used like a sniper’s bullet to mean “you just can’t be bothered, can you?” One Brother Rue…
The Rue Brothers at Al Liwan
We were once coerced into visiting the spectacular Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village for a facial and manicure. Trepidation followed hesitation but it proved to be most refreshing and…