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What happens when street-side flair meets 5 star sophistication? Have no doubts – the result would most definitely be an extravaganza of sorts. 24th street by Dusit Thani is precisely that – A culinary extravagant celebration of street-food from 4 countries that have – from the beginning of time – stood as a fine synonym for the best street side fare. Featuring select exquisite dishes from Japan, Korea, India and China the iconic  Dusit Thani Dubai  introduces its one-of-a-kind dining experience simulating a traditional Asian hawker center. The latest addition to its line-up of multi-awarded restaurants such as Jones the Grocer, Nippon Bottle Company and Benjarong, 24th Steet is aptly named after the floor on which it is located. Blogliterati.com recently visited 24th Street both for the launch and for an exclusive tasting session this week. We found it to be a bustling eatery offering a fine selection of street-inspired culinary experiences. With fo...

The Wakame culinary experience explores the tastes and traditions of Asia with a menu prepared by their masterful team of expert chefs and set within a contemporary yet evocatively inviting space located within the Sofitel Downtown Dubai. Anchored around the sushi and dim sum counters that immediately catch the eye upon entering, imaginations will wander towards the Far East watching the Wakame chefs work with the freshest authentic produce, culminating in a range of signature dishes using traditional techniques and ingredients reflecting the best of Asia. Dining at Wakame will evoke all five senses, introducing an exciting combination of textures and flavors, from small sharing plates to large plates and exquisite desserts. With a dedicated bar area, Wakame offers an exuberant selection of beverages, each of which yields its own unique story. They also have a resident DJ who sets the tone for afterhours socializing, with a service reflecting true Asian hospitality; promisi...

Blogliterati was recently invited to review Zaatar w Zeit at Dubai mall.   The brand has always stood out as a place to look for light and healthy comfort dining options. What we had We were offered fresh home made juices. We tried carrot and orange juice. Both were very fresh. Salads In salads we had Zooza Salad. It was a bright mix of  baked potatoes, white beans, boiled egg, tomatoes, corn, black olives, tuna and lettuce. We enjoyed it with peppy mustard vinegar dressing! In Wraps we tried Mighty Kafta and Famous Chicken Mighty Kafta: it was a delicious kebab mix wrap filled with cheese, tomatoes and mayo on top. Apart from wrap it is also served as a flatbread. Famous Chicken with Brown bread : A nice wrap of irresistible roasted chicken with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and aioli sauce on top. It was cheesy and delicious. Veggie Pizza: A thin crust very green pizza peppered with pesto sauce, zucchini, mozzarella ...

Blogliterati was invited for the Playhouse Brunch at Liwan Restaurant at Swissotel Al Ghurair. It was an absolutely fun day for all of guests at  Swissôtel Ghurair, with treats, sweets, games, exciting cooking classes and much more for the little ones to enjoy.  Held from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the hotel’s Liwan restaurant, the Play House kid’s brunch is infact a fun-packed afternoon celebration the whole family can enjoy. Children are the stars of the show at the Play House kid’s brunch, with each youngster receiving a special welcome wristband and stamp in their ‘Kids Passport’ when they arrive. Once they step through a special kid’s area, the afternoon of fun and food can well and truly begin! With colourful child-size low dining and buffet tables plus kids’ utensils, the little ones will feel right at home at the Play House kid’s brunch. Swissôtel Al Ghurair’s talented chefs will prepare a great selection of seasonal, tasty, healthy and high-qu...

Blogliterati.com was invited to the launch of Thela Baar brunch at Bar Baar, Majestic hotel Dubai. The team had a lovely time and over all it was a friday well spent.  Here's more about the brunch If you’ve been to India, one thing that would never miss your eye is the scrumptious roadside delights. And to ensure that you don’t just reminisce the mouth-watering delights, Bar Baar, the city’s latest social hub and gastropub located at Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai introduces the new ‘Thela Baar Brunch’- aka cart-driven street food, perfect to give your taste buds a kick! Promising to be a vegetarian and non-vegetarian street-food paradise, the tantalizing delights at the ‘Thela Baar Brunch’ will be available every Friday between 1:00 to 4:00 pm starting from AED 99 (Food only). Lovers of spirits can avail the brunch at AED 199 and premium spirits at AED 259 respectively. Designed for every gastronomic lover, the ‘Thela Baar Brunch’, is a delectable combination of...

Knowing my incredible love for Sushi, my good friend and blogger Suren Rajamohan recently invited me to Sushi Sushi in Century Village for some sushi treat. Sushi Sushi is a humble little licensed restaurant that has been around for longer than many of those fancy sushi places in Dubai. Yes, the homegrown brand has been in existence for the past 17 years in Century village. Needless to say, they excel at what they do. Let the humble setting not fool you, 17 years of experience in making the same thing over and over again means you get to enjoy Sushi that is really remarkable. The team is comprised of a Sri Lankan head Chef who is as old as the restaurant and a friendly bunch many of who have been working here for a very long time. What we had We started off with some light beverage to set the tone for the evening and progressed with some appetisers - Vegetable and Prawn Tempura, before the main course.       The tempura was well prepared and ta...

So today, I was invited by my good friend and blogger Suren Rajamohan to visit Afters in Al Seef.   From the very name, you can guess why this place has been named AFTERS. Yes, you guessed right! It is a dessert place or a post-meal-indulgence spot to enjoy desserts with gorgeous views of the buzzing Dubai creek and historic Al Seef neighbourhood. Afters is situated just a block away from the Public parking towards the British Embassy side of Al Seef. So locating it is quite easy. The café is small with only a couple of tables indoor but they make up for it with half a dozen tables outdoors overlooking the beautiful Creekside and also the historic seef area. The café is neat, the branding very interesting and seating quite comfortable for an ice cream place. The team are a proactive bunch and every ready to serve your needs. We started off with some light bites like waffle sandwiches. On that note, I must mention, though solely an after food place, they have be...