Sunday, July 29, 2012

Late Snack @ Joe's

Joe's Café – The Dubai Mall
Now that its Ramadan Oj prefers eating in, but then still enjoys few snacks out. Today I'm sharing one of my favorite cakes in Dubai - Joe's Sticky Date Pudding that is (a warm sticky as-moist-as-a-pudding cake with LOADS of toffee sauce). Honestly, I'm not a fan of Joe's Café's food, atmosphere, or service. But then this piece of heaven is to die for!






Oj Says: This cake is worth a try! I'm not a fan of dates but I'm so deeply in love!
Rating only the date pudding: 8/10
Overall Experience: 5/10
{Ramadan Mubarak to all, may Allah accept all your prayers in this holy month.}
xx,
Oj


Thursday, July 12, 2012

Breakfasts and Brunches around Dubai

This post is dedicated to all breakfast and brunch lovers!
Don't you just LOOOVE mornings?!


1) Baker & Spice – Souk AlManzil, Old town Burj Khalifa (also at Souk Al Bahar): Good variety of pastries and a good light breakfast menu, all Local Organic Fresh and Homemade!
 Food Rating: 8/10

2) Boulevard Café – Souk AlManzil, Old town Burj Khalifa: Good food, good service, lovely atmosphere.
Food Rating: 8/10

3) MORE Café – Gold and Diamond Park (also at Mirdif City Centre, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City, Al Murooj Rotana, Mall of the Emirates, The Dubai International Financial Centre): Nothing special.
Food Rating: 5/10

4) Dean & Deluca Café – The Dubai Mall (also at Souk Al Bahar): Overcooked food, horrible pancakes and waffles, poor service.
 Food Rating: 2/10

5) Hadoota Masreya – Matloob Building, Al Sheikh Zayed Road: Tasty flavorful Egyptian breakfast, very welcoming and helpful staff, recommending their Feteer Meshaltet and baked eggs with Foul.
 Food Rating: 8.5/10

6) Joe's Café – The Dubai Mall: Nothing special, rude waiters.
 Food Rating: 5/10


7) Leila – Mirdif City Centre: Good Lebanese breakfast (mine was scrambled eggs with Lebanese Sujuk)
Food Rating: 7/10


8) Latitude – Jumeirah Beach Hotel: One of my favorite breakfast buffets in Dubai, recommending pancakes - so fresh and fluffy.
Food Rating: 8/10 

9) Madeleine Café – The Dubai Mall: Totally bland, I didn’t enjoy at all.
 Food Rating: 2/10

10) Market Café – Grand Hyatt Hotel: Buffet Style, delicious and full of flavors, recommending their Indian vegetarian dishes and breads.
Food Rating: 8.5/10


11) Raffles Salon – Raffles Hotel, Wafi City: Nothing special.
Food Rating: 6/10

12) Saladicious - Jumeirah Beach Road (also at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence): Delicious food, HUGE portions, awful service!
 Food Rating: 8.5/10


13) Tribes – Mall of the Emirates: Pretty good.
 Food Rating: 7/10


14) Köşebaşı - The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence: Decent Turkish brunch.
Food Rating: 7/10


15) Zaroob – Jumeirah Tower Building, Sheikh Zayed Road: Amazing concept, mixed flavors from the Middle East. Highly recommending their baked eggs, Sujuk Feteer Meshaltet, Foul, Falafel, and fried Halloumi cheese).
Food Rating: 8.5/10


16) Zaytoun - Crown Plaza Hotel, Dubai Festival City: Buffet style, nothing special though!
 Food Rating: 4/10


17) Al Fanar Restaurant & Café – Dubai Festival City: Tastes like homemade traditional Emirati food, this can be nothing but a brunch since they open at 12:00 pm, recommending eggs with tomatoes, Balaleet, and Khmeer Bread.
 Food Rating: 7.5/10


18) Anise – Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City: One of the best buffet's in Dubai. Good for a weekend family brunch.
 Food Rating: 7/10


19) Bateel Café – The Dubai Mall (also at Mirdif City Centre, Dubai Media City, Burjuman Mall, The Dubai International Financial Centre, Marina Walk, Dubai Festival City): Great food but was served cold, great atmosphere, very slow service!
Food Rating: 8/10


20) Eric Kayser Bakery & Restaurant – The Dubai Mall: I'm in love with Eric's pastries, to be fair enough will rate pastries only since I haven't tried anything else there.
Pastries Rating: 8/10

xx,
Oj



Friday, July 6, 2012

The Lounge – Afternoon Tea

The Lounge – One&Only The Palm – West Crescent, Palm Dubai
So, for the love of One & Only the Palm - I paid "The Lounge" 3 visits so far, ordering scones every time I'm there hoping they'll improve! My last visit was few days back. Sadly, there isn't any improvement (very doughy, not buttery and flakey like they should be)
But then the Raspberry Macaron is just delicious (The texture is what I believe real macarons should be, a slight crunch with a chewy center)
One main issue I face every time I'm there is the very slow service. Besides, the waiters/waitresses are not well-trained.



One&Only entrance


The Lounge













The Beautiful Macaron


 Soft Warm Chocolate Cake *HEARTS*


 
Oj Says: Scones are terrible, but that won't stop me from going back. I just love the place!
Food Rating: 7/10
Overall Experience: HAPPY!!
xx,
Oj

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Boardwalk BBQ Donut

Boardwalk BBQ Donut – Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
It’s Dubai’s latest dining experience – barbecuing while floating on Dubai Creek.
to know more about time slots and menu please check the link below:
http://www.dubaigolf.com/media/113972/i-6125%20boardwalk%20donut_english.pdf










Oj Says: It's more about the experience, NOT the food!
Food Rating: 6/10
Overall Experience: Magnificent! Totally satisfied.

xx,
Oj