This chair by Brooklyn’s very own BELLBOY is constructed of reclaimed wood from a New York City water tower. How cool is that? I want this chair like a fat kid wants cake.
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My Last Visit to Grand Lux Cafe
Mushroom & Asparagus Flatbread Pizza
- Crispy Fish Tacos
- Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Hiya Green Tea
Hiya green tea is a project I ran across on Kickstarter and supported financially. I love cold brewed tea and Hiya’s is rich in antioxidants. But really the thing I enjoy the most is the ease of brewing a green tea while on the run.
You can get purchase Hiya products here.
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Are You a Foodie?
I’m beginning to wonder what exactly is the definition of a foodie. Does eating at a restaurant or group of restaurants multiple times define one as a foodie? I wouldn’t think so. But who am I, really?
The above offer is a good one whether you consider yourself a foodie or not. I’m sure that the company’s target was the blogger clique and that’s okay. But it almost seems that the use of buzz words like ‘foodie’ is a bit over zealous for a promotion which basically amounts to frequent diner benefits.
If you’re interested in obtaining your very own exclusive (sarcasm implied) “Foodie” card, you can visit Carluccio’s which is located at The Avenues and Zafran which is located in Salmiya.
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Organica Pasta & Pizza
Was anybody else as surprised as I when trying Organica Pasta & Pizza for the first time? It was refreshing to see dishes that didn’t require boat loads of sauce (sweet or savory) to satisfy our increasingly numb taste buds. And their execution was spot on.
The favorite at the table had to be the lasagna with root vegetables and tomato foam. While presented in a deconstructed manner, the dish was extremely flavorful but yet still mild. Our pizza was topped with a robust beef sausage emitting a fennel aroma I’ve not smelled nor tasted during my years in Kuwait. The desserts consisting of a white chocolate cannelloni and a trio of chocolate concoctions were a perfect ending I the meal. From the strawberry consommé beneath the cannelloni to the chocolate mousse adorned with course sea salt, I admit I was quite impressed with the level of sophistication applied to the sweet offerings.
Organica Pasta & Pizza is located in Salmiya near Hotel Missoni. Don’t forget to try Organica Fish & Chips which is conveniently located next door.
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UBON
The chance to visit Ubon, Kuwait’s latest Thai venture, presented itself last week and, as I’m dieting this week, it couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. The place was quite busy but soon cleared out as we settled in for an early dinner.
If you haven’t been, I would suggest you take your time with the menu and don’t be afraid to ask questions or for suggestions.
Our favorites were the chicken satay (pic above), the soup with shrimp, noodles with beef and the garlic fried rice. All the usual Thai ingredients like lemongrass, coconut milk and curry were proudly on display allowing for an aromatic and fragrant meal. Ubon is highly recommended.
Ubon is located in Kuwait City.
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I Fell in Love With ….
Torchy’s Tacos. This place captured my heart, eh, my stomach really. I adore breakfast tacos but luckily these are anything but typical. We’re talking about ingredients like brisket, poblano peppers, queso fresco and tomatillo salsa to mention a few.
Interestingly enough, dessert is what really had me flustered. Torchy’s serves up ‘Little Nookies’ which are deep fried chocolate chip cookies. Do I really have to elaborate more? Just check out the pics …. now!
Torchy’s has many locations in Austin, Texas, two in the Dallas area and one in Houston which is on S. Shepherd.
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Pizzeria by Harrod’s
Harrod’s is a shopaholic’s paradise. So it was only natural that a foodie like myself would be interested in what food offerings London’s infamous shopping mecca had in store. I was told that Pizzeria located inside Harrod’s was a must try. For the pizza, we settled on a Margherita complete with fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes and basil. The second selection was the ravioli of the day which was stuffed with a mushroom filling and tossed in pink sauce. The pizza was aromatic and had a copious amount of flavor from the tomato sauce but the crust was a bit moist towards the middle causing me to pick up my fork and knife. As for the ravioli, the mushroom filling was incredibly succulent and meaty at the same time. Was the meal worth the hefty price tag? Yes it was but only because we were on vacation. I would bet there is a more superior pie in London but you have to visit Harrod’s and their Pizzeria at least once.
Harrod’s is located in London just South of Hyde Park on Brompton.
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Byron at Rathbone Place
Byron was another burger joint on my list to visit when in London and I’m happy I did. The burger was clean and fresh. The onion rings were top notch. All their sauces are made in-house. Don’t get me started on the thick, creamy and intensely chocolate shake.
Byron has many locations across London. This particular location is at Rathbone Place just off Oxford Street in Central London.
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London’s Meat & Liquor
I shall be forever indebted to The Diet Ninja for recommending Meat & Liquor in London. The place felt exclusive and seedy at the same time. We sampled starters inclusive of Fried Pickles, Chili Cheese Fries and Buffalo Chicken Wings. The fries and pickles were phenomenal while the wings must’ve been some of the best I’ve had even though I’m not really a wing man.
We also shared their Mushroom & Swiss burger and the monstrous Dirty Chicken sandwich. The chicken was generously seasoned and expertly fried to a deep brown crisp. The burger had a beautiful beef aroma only a cow could love or maybe a burger hound like myself.
Overall the experience was the coolest I had while in London and would not hesitate to visit again.
Meat & Liquor is located at Henrietta and Welbeck, behind Debenham’s Oxford Street location.
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