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REVIEW: Hitchki At The Grand Millennium Hotel

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HITCHKI (the Hindi word for “Hiccup”) is a brand built on the essence of nostalgia and this internationally aspirational brand focuses on regional cuisine and introduces elements of nostalgia to the dining experience.  The economically priced menu incorporates regional and traditional flavors from across India and offers classic favorites with a modern twist. Each dish has a quirky touch in a manner that suits the palate and lifestyle of the current day, by way of contemporary preparation and plating.  Hitchki seamlessly transforms itself from day to night, defined by international skill & service it is sure to transverse you back in time to the ‘days of joy.’ I visited Hitchki with my friend Suren Rajamohan who is a cricket fanatic so with the live India - Afghanistan match on at their full screen, we both had a great time. We were met by the friendly operations manager Vaidhyanathan Reddiar who ensured that from the time we entered to the time we stepped ou

Pita Pit : Fresh Thinking. Healthy Eating

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Founded in Kingston, Canada in 1995, Pita Pit is a healthy alternative to eating, specializing in delicious pita sandwiches, salads, snacks & award-winning beverages. The brand has successfully been in operation since the last 24 years and launched their UAE outlet in 2016. Pita Pit is a special way to eat fresh, as you can customize your Pita and salads within a large choice of meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and spices. The meat is grilled in front of the coustomers eyes, and that is why you can guarantee that it is fresh …  The brands core focus is to help create a world where people can enjoy healthy AND delicious food in a fast and casual environment.  I was fortunate to recently order from this place. We were a group of 5 at a friends house in Motor City and decided to order from their delivery only dark kitchen here.  I must note that the salads and wraps were fantastic.  Pita it is all about eating healthy food and feeling less guilty about it .  Pita pi

Argentina Grill at the Pointe Palm Jumeirah

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Savour the tastes of delicious Asado steaks and other Argentine delicacies at Argentina Grill Dubai. Argentina Grills authentic Argentine food has Spanish and Italian influences that lead to a concoction of mind blowing flavours.  At their contemporary Argentinian kitchen, food is cooked on charcoal as well as modern grilling technologies to create a trendy Argentine cuisine. I was fortunate to attend the soft launch on an invite from my blogger friend Suren Rajamohan. It was a Thursday evening and the restaurant was already half full and more and more diners seemed to be pouring in. We were treated to a glass of unique cocktail – a concoction of wine, sugar syrup and apple juice as a welcome drink. The team were super friendly and always around to take care of our needs. The food was a smorgasboard of culinary delights including some top bites from the Argentinian kitchen including but not limited to  cheese, lip smacking canapes like nachos, cold cuts, asado,

Phoenix Social Club Opens Its Doors at H Hotel

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Post-prohibition lounge and bar Phoenix Social Club has now opened its doors bringing a sophisticated air of modernized nostalgia to Dubai.  A place where old and new collide, Phoenix Social Club features a delectable and accessibly priced ‘fine-sharing’ food and cocktail menu served up alongside upbeat vibes and welcoming service. The food is produce-centric with an eclectic array of flavors and multi-cultural cooking techniques served as art, ‘fine-sharing’ style designed for guests to explore new horizons with a loose tie and without prohibitive price tags. Tandoor Flatbreads are the signature starter at Phoenix Social Club, encouraging patrons to break bread together, and are served with a choice of Roasted Capsicum Cream, Wagyu Pancia or Burratina with a Paprika Truffle Honey. Blogliterati.com team visited this week and we had a fabulous time there. We were attended to by the friendly waiter Ade from Nigeria who was friendly, attentive and quick at service.  We had th