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C House Milano Dubai- Let’s gather with friends!

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Looking for a place to chill out with friends while enjoying delicious food and beautiful decor? Look no more, cause your search ends at C House Milano Dubai.

  • C House Milano

The place where the party never ends- C House Milano Dubai

C House Milano Dubai, located in Jebel Ali Recreation Club, where you enjoy authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes in a stylish and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy good food, drinks and amazing ambience. Jebel Ali Recreation Club has now reopened, and I can’t stop admiring how Lively the place has become! With Live performers including musicians and dancers, it’s a complete different world out there! It’s a completely different world out there!

  • C House Milano- Where the party never ends

Luxurious, charming and handmade food go together at C House Milano Café Restaurant in Jebel Ali Village Recreation Club. Whether you are out on a date, a business meeting or just a casual catch up with your friends, you will live the Milanese experience that includes amazing service, refreshing & elegant décor, C House’s own signature cocktails, authentic Italian dishes and quality coffee blends.

The place should be given a try if you don’t mind driving all the way to Jebel Ali Club. Once you are there I suggest (if the weather permits) you should definitely go for outdoor seating.

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Taverna, Authentic Greek Restaurant in Dubai!

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Behold! While I transport you to the peaceful islands of Greece far from the maddening crowd of Dubai. Read the review for Taverna, Authentic Greek Restaurant in Dubai.

No, I am not going to take you there, in fact I bring Greek to Dubai! Yes! Wait till you see the pictures and taste the authentic Greek food, you’ll then find it easier to believe! Say Hello to Taverna, The Greek Restaurant in Dubai.

Taverna Greek restaurant review

The moment you enter Taverna, the Greek kitchen located in Madinat Jumeirah you will be transported to some cozy local restaurant located on an isolated beautiful Greek Island. The rustic yet chic decor, the beautiful amalgamation of whites and pastels, the live kitchen, everything looks straight out of Greece!

About the Ambiance-

Great Attention has been paid to the details. I personally loved the Greek-theme and how they have kept it all rustic in order to give the restaurant a cozy feel, just like how you would see in a small local restaurant. It’s a fine blend of rustic yet elegant design. Great attention has been paid to the details, live kitchen, fresh fish and fruits on the display, everything just adds a very local vibe! (If you know what I mean!)

Sumptuous Food at Taverna

About the Food-

Guests can expect some authentic Greek dishes such as grilled octopus, souvlaki skewers and moussaka, as well as some more Dubai options, such as Sea Bass carpaccio, Pink Snapper and Calamari. Choose your fish, and have it grilled on the wood-fire grill, baked or salt baked with lemon and oil and served with fresh herbs. (I am drooling while writing this!)

Taverna Greek Restaurant
Drinks at Taverna Restaurant

About the Drinks-

Being a fan of Mock-tails and Fusion drinks, I have to say that I was pretty impressed. They have a fine selection of Alcoholic as well as Non Alcoholic Beverages.
If you visit this place then you have to try their drinks! It just cannot be missed!

Desserts at Taverna

Overall-

Overall, if you are looking for a place that serves authentic Greek food and has a relaxed/cozy ambiance then this place shouldn’t be missed at all. Read more such reviews here.

Loqmato, One bite is all it takes!

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Loqmato, One bite is all it takes

Lokma or Luqma (Arabic: لقمة) are pastries made of leavened and deep fried dough, soaked in syrup or honey, sometimes coated with cinnamon or other ingredients.

Wikipedia

What is Loqma or Lokma?

I had tasted lugaimat in the UAE but I never knew that this dessert is popular in Turkey as well! So you may understand it in this way, Lokma is the Turkish sister of Lugaimat and it’s a traditional Ottoman sweet! Now that you know about it, let’s read about Loqmato that claims “One Bite is all it takes!”

Loqmato- One bite is all it takes!

Let’s talk about Loqmato!

It gives my inner sugar-holic self immense pleasure to introduce you to Loqmato. A new restaurant in the food court in The Dubai Mall that specialises in Lokma. A fried dough ball that is injected with finger licking good fillings, then smeared with sauces like chocolate, honey, or pistachio and finally sprinkled with toppings (Mouth Watering!)

Loqmato in The Dubai Mall

My favourite and the most mesmerising part was watching through the glass window as the lokma was being prepared. Watching the machine that drops the dough into the hot oil, then injecting different fillings like cream, chocolate, caramel or cheese, etc into each lokma and finally topping it up with some delicious toppings.

The Chocolate Lokmas are a dream come true for chocoholics – both filled and topped with melty Belgian chocolate! Six Lukmas with a Turkish tea costs only AED 19 so it’s not at all heavy on your pocket! You can also get extra toppings at only AED 3. They also have various combo offers. Apart from Turkish Tea, another must-try drink is their Lemonade that’s a blessing in scorching Dubai Heat.

Final verdict

Loqmato has won my heart and I will definitely visit it again! Read Zomato restaurant reviews here and blogposts on restaurant here.

Must Try-

  • Pistachio
  • Chocolate (for all the chocolate lovers)
  • Cheese
  • Lemonade
  • Turkish Tea

Why you need to visit Life n One Cafe.

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This one is breaking norms of a typical restaurant in Dubai. It is a perfect place for all the Gypsy and Hippy souls! Yes, that’s Life n One Cafe for you.

Life n One Cafe.

Style-

Laid-back style, cosy, organic and very chic, Located in Jumeirah. This cafe is Perfect for a lazy summer day. On my visit I had the pleasure to meet this super cool parrot so made my trip even more enjoyable!

Life n One Cafe, the restaurant is in a Villa and one might be taken aback for the lush greenery inside. Furniture made of natural wood and swinging, hanging seats, perfect for a lazy summer day. The garden is a covered, AC-controlled tent, giving it a cool, summer-friendly temperature. Nice music, perfect relaxed ambiance, you can get your book or grab one from there and you have your day fixed!

Life n One Cafe- For the hippie in you

Menu type-

Vegan, gluten free. The menu is mainly Vegan gluten free and Raw! Dubai has plenty of restaurants and Vegan Cafes but this is one style of café that feels wholly new. Combined with its health-inspired menu, this is a place in which you can recharge and re-fuel. Perfect for yoga, or just swing for hours in those amazing garden chairs with a cuppa. Highly recommended for backpacker chic and holistic living in Dubai. This restaurant is nothing what we are used to and will make you coming back. The food served is good too, and one loses the count of hours while sitting amidst such lush greenery!

Life n One Cafe- Wall Art

Overall-

If you haven’t been there, make plans to visit it, this cafe won’t disappoint you. This place will surprise you and will ignite your hippie soul! The menu has a good variety and if you are a health freak then you’ll be excited like a kid once you see it! They have good music, plenty of books, and everything to ensure that you are not bored even if you are visiting it alone.

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Brunch at Maxzi Restaurant.

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A restaurant in Dubai that stands out from the crowd without burning a hole in your pocket!

Maxzi Restaurant in Dubai

About the restaurant-

Let me tell you about my Brunch at Maxzi Restaurant. Imagine eating all those sumptuous meals and not worrying a bit about the quality! Imagine a place where you not only get delicious food but also the best quality. Stop imagining ’cause this place is now a reality, say hello to Maxzi, the Good Food Shop, founded by Helene Raudaschl, with the vision of bringing forth the goodness of real food and ingredients.

Maxzi serves organic, freshly brewed coffee, freshly baked breakfast-treats, Wagyu beef sandwiches, nutritious soups, mains and what not! Following a simple philosophy of only the best being good enough, all items are made fresh daily and are made with only the cleanest of ingredients.

Maxzi Restaurant

Ambience-

If there is one thing that I noitced on our Brunch at Maxzi Restaurant it was the modern and chic interiors that ooze holistic vibes. The place is a beautiful amalgamation of Retro and Modern vibes! Think of (lots of!) plants and modern high-rise chairs! It’s comfortable, it’s cosy, so whether it’s a large group of friends or whether it’s just you and a good book, this place is perfect!

Guilt-free dessert at Maxzi Restaurant

What sets them apart-

Mazxi also stocks a range of finest grocery offerings sourced from around the world with a focus on handmade, additive-free items that ensures the highest standards of quality and flavour. Even the coffee beans sold here are harvested globally from fair trade farms and roasted locally. The cafe uses beans that are home roasted so as to provide maximum freshness that is ethically crafted by passionate coffee drinkers. They also have a full butchery, with the boutique award-winning Mayura Station Wagyu ‘The Chocolate Fed Wagyu’, Yes! You heard that right!

They also have a full butchery, with the boutique award-winning Mayura Station Wagyu ‘The Chocolate Fed Wagyu’, Yes! You heard that right!

They use beef from Mayura brand that boasts proudly has the following qualities/features:

  1. Fully integrated boutique beef supplier form breading grain, feeding and raising the cattle.
  2. Consistency and quality of the product.
  3. Fed with Chocolate 30 days before slaughter.
  4. Only 100 cattle a month for the world.
  5. From South Australia – Limestone Coast.
  6. Sustainable Farming.
  7. No hormones.
  8. No antibiotics.

Below are some of the awards won by Mayura Station:

  • Delicious Produce Awards 2018.
  • 2001 South Australian Meat Industry awards for excellence.
  • 2009 Gold Medal at the National food produces awards.
  • 2010 Gold Medal at the National food produce awards.
  • 2012 Gold Medal at the National food produce awards.
  • 2012 Gold Medal at the Australian Wagyu Association Branded Beef awards.
  • 2013 Gold Medal at the Australian Wagyu Association Branded beef awards.
  • 2014- Medalist at the National food produce awards.
  • In 2014- Best Steak Restaurant at SA Restaurant & Caterers awards for excellence.
  • 2014- Gold Medal at the Australian Wagyu Association Branded beef awards.
  • 2016 SA Tourism Award Winner – Restaurant & Catering Services Boutique Wagyu Steak.
  • 2017 Gold Medal winner at the Delicious Produce Award.
  • 2017 SA Tourism Award Winner – Restaurant & Catering Services Boutique Wagyu Steak.

About the food-

With so many options to choose from, be assured that you’ll take some extra time to decide your meal! The food had me licking my fingers! The quantity is good and the prices are amazing. The dessert menu is great as well. Don’t forget to try the coffee and the tea (I tried it all and still can’t wait to go back and try them all again!)

Overall-

Definitely worth a visit (or two!). Plus point, the place is quite Instagrammable as well! read more such reviews here.

More about Maxzi-

Round Menu- https://www.roundmenu.com/dubai/maxzi

Brand Website- https://maxzi.ae/

Zomato- https://www.zomato.com/dubai/maxzi-al-quoz

Shabu Shabu- Why it needs to be your next “Hot-Pot” destination!

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After quite a while I tried a completely new dish and not exaggerating even a bit but I can’t wait to try it again with my family and friends (and show-off that I found this new dish! Lol! )

Shabu Shabu Restaurant Review

To be honest, the restaurant, Shabu Shabu, took me by surprise! I wasn’t expecting the food and the ambience to be that good, it exceeded my expectations in every aspect.

It was my first Hot Pot (A cooking method, prepared with a simmering pot of soup stock at the dining table, containing a variety of East Asian foodstuffs and ingredients) experience and I can’t deny it that I was swept off my feet! 

About Hot Pot or Boiling Pot-

Families/groups of friends sit around a table and eat from a steaming pot in the middle, cooking and drinking (and chatting!). Eaters must select morsels of prepared raw food from plates from around the table, place them in the pot, wait for them to cook, fish them out of the soup, dip them in the preferred sauce, and then eat them hot, fresh, and tender, they also drink it the broth. Not only is it extremely tasty but is equally healthy (Meat, Sea Food, Tofu, Vegetables, Spices, what more you need?!)

People claim that hot pot dates far back to the Jin Dynasty, almost 1000 years ago! Mongolian horsemen who travelled into China started this fascinating Hot Pot. Weary and hungry, the men supposedly cooked soups in their helmets over open fires and added various meats to the broth. While the practice produces warming, tasty results, especially in the winter months, it also naturally encourages hours of eating, drinking, and conversing. In short, hot pot can usually be equated to good times. The Mongols knew this.”

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At Shabu Shabu, you can choose your own Pot, your own sauces, flavours, dips, seasoning, meat, or vegetables (don’t forget to try mushrooms!). With so many combinations available it guarantees a unique taste and experience every time. Also, if you are not too sure what to order, the staff is happy to help.

Must-Try when in Shabu Shabu Restaurant-

Crab balls, Noodles and Tofu.

Dessert- 

Golden and White buns were something that you cannot afford to miss!

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Ambience- 

Cozy and relaxed with plenty of space for large groups. Comfortable and relaxed with plenty of space for large groups. Attention has been paid to details. Presence of so many plants and ferns gives it a very aesthetic appeal.

Portions- 

Quite large and good for sharing. Overall, if you are into trying new dishes (or haven’t tried hot pot yet) and want to have a unique experience with great taste, this place is for you.

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Let’s make breakfasts great again!

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If lavish breakfasts are your thing, you need to head to Market24! If you belong to the ‘Team Breakfast” then you need to read this!

Review for Market24

I was more than eager to try their newly launched breakfast menu because of two reasons, firstly I loved the food in La Tablita (located in Hyatt Regency Creek as well) and secondly, as I mentioned earlier I am a lover of lavish breakfasts!

The new breakfast menu includes everything that you need to turn your mornings into “Good Mornings!” There are so many options to choose from, you have healthy menu options, you also have the option to choose your combo (Free juice/coffee yay!) 

Fresh fruits platter for breakfast at Market24

Apart from the breakfast menu, there are so many other options to choose from, there is literally something for everyone! I loved the ambience, there is plenty of natural light that gives kind of positive vibes the minute you walk in. The place has a very interesting interior decor, my favourite was the wall that had quotations and quirky posters on it!!

There’s something for everyone at Market24
  • Type: Cafe Restaurant
  • Drinks served: Yes
  • Perfect for: Solo, Couples, Family, Large/Small Groups
  • Location: Hyatt Regency Creek
  • Recommended: Egg Benedict (Smoked salmon and eggs, do I need to say anything more?!), Desserts
Egg Benedict- Smoked salmon with eggs

Inside Tip-

If you have a sweet-tooth like me then don’t forget to try their Red Velvet Cheesecake “Cake and Shake” where they serve the cake with the shake and it is Insanely tasty! The quantity is good for sharing.

Red Velvet Cheese Cake Shake

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Overall-

This place should definitely be on your list and is worth a visit!! There is literally something for everyone here!

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La Tablita- A Glimpse of Mexico in Dubai

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Your one stop for good Mexican food, lively ambiance and some amazing drinks.

Located in Hyatt Regency hotel down by Creek Park. La Tablita serves finger-licking food and has a very lively Mexican atmosphere. Staff is helpful and makes you feel very welcome if you are not too sure what to order they are always happy to recommend dishes for you, definitely worth a visit.

La Tablita- Mexican Restaurant In Dubai

About La Tablita:

  • Type: Causal dining
  • Drinks served: Yes
  • Type of Cuisine: Mexican (Vegetarian options available)
  • Perfect for: Couples, Family, Large Groups
  • Recommended: Tacos and Guacamole (Of course!)

Suggested Main course:

  • Molcajete (Beef, king prawn, chorizo, cactus, Morita chilly salsa)
  • Pescadillas (Crispy Tuna, and radish salsa)
  • (There are plenty of options for vegetarians as well!)

Suggested Dessert:

  • Tres Leches (Vanilla sponge cake with Jalapeno ice cream) (You HAVE to try this!) Recommended by my Dearo Dubai Dessert Hunt SugarSkull
  • Abuelita (Mexican chocolate mousse)
The drinks are just amazing.

The place is perfect to catch up with friends or maybe a Mexican-Date-Night! They have live bands and the interesting decor cheers up the overall mood.

One cannot miss the rustic Mexican Vibes in here

The staff is friendly yet professional, they will be more than happy to help you in choosing a dish if you are not sure what to order. When we went for our dinner, the staff not only helped us in choosing a dish but also helped us in selecting our drinks.

Desserts at La Tablita

Overall, this place should be on your list if you like Mexican Cuisine or want to give it a try. Perfect for dinner dates, hanging out with friends or family, or even large groups. Good ambiance, good food, perfect combination!

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My Review for Riso The Veg Italian Restaurant.

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The newly launched Riso Veg Italian restaurant in Oudh Metha Dubai, here’s my review for it!

Riso The Veg Italian Restaurant

Featuring Yummy food and my camera-obsessed hand!! Before I begin my review for Riso Veg Italian Restaurant, let me tell you that I am a big fan of places that are well li.

Visited Riso The Veg Italian Kitchen for lunch. A continental cuisine restaurant, located opposite to Lamcy Plaza, that specialises in Vegetarian Italian food.

I was amazed to see the beautiful interiors and the décor. Bright and vibrant colours are used in the décor of the restaurant, making it full of positive energy.

  • The place so well lit that it oozes good vibes

Good to know:

The lighting is amazing for food bloggers as you wouldn’t have to struggle with extra lights or flashes. The ambiance is cozy and comfy. I personally loved how they made use of natural light, it gave the entire area a very fresh and positive vibe. I am sure they have some plans for summers when the weather is.. Err.. (45-48 degrees Celsius with 90% humidity!) not so good!

Cuisine:

This restaurant serves Only vegetarian food and the cuisine is Italian. Freshly prepared options make the restaurant a must-visit for persons with all preferences.

Perfect for:

Visit Riso for meetings, dinners and drinks, or some quiet time reading, or even as a remote workplace with its inlaid reader’s area, free WiFi, and designating lounge and fine dining seating.

Mushroom cappuccino at Riso

Don’t forget to try:

  • Mushroom cappuccino
  • Pasta
  • Desserts

All in all, if you are looking for a place that serves good Italian food but is strictly vegetarian, then this place will be your best bet. What’s more, Riso isn’t expensive so you can eat without worrying about the bill!

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