Impeccable ambiance, state of the art infrastructure, succulent food and hospitable staff- true depiction of the perfect place to dine. If you are looking forward to relish flavorsome food while adoring the perfect view of the city (specifically the magnificent view of Four Seasons Hotel , Moda Mall and Bahrain Financial Harbor- the landmark structures of Bahrain), Atmosphere Restaurant, Wyndham Hotel Bahrain, is the place for you.

Located in Wyndham Grand Hotel, Atmosphere Restaurant is not only unique in its frame and setting, but it also presents all the essential elements for a perfect meal- be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. While the presentation is appealing, the options are also diverse- allowing the guests to have a taste of different cuisines from across the globe.

Upon entering the restaurant, the impressive 360 ° view of the island welcomed us from the huge glass walls, combined with the exquisite décor and the hospitable host. We chose a table beside the glass wall, to enjoy the view along with food, and moved on the take a tour of the place. There were four tables, offering Asian, Oriental, Mediterranean and Arabic cuisines, along with Sushi bar, live cooking and Dessert corner.

Each counter was furnished with the salads, dressings and pickles- complementing with the cuisines it serve, and food was fresh as well as served piping hot. Live cooking allowed us to devour on the items not included in the buffet, including stir fried noodles and chicken steak- thus adding to the dining experience.

Besides food and desserts, the drinks counter had a variety of soft drinks, fresh juices, mock tails and hot beverages, to further enhance the dining experience.

For a foodie like me, dine-out is not only about food, it is the overall experience. The ambiance, the staff as well as the overall attitude towards the customers- and Atmosphere Restaurant provided the whole package. While the staff is attentive and responsive and the food is scrumptious, the décor, location and furnishing of the place makes it totally worth a visit- for a regular day out, or to make your special days more memorable.

Recently, I realized that it has been quite a while since me and husband went for a formal dinner- the usual casual weekend dinners don’t really count, do they? As in, they are not even proper dinners, it is just that you are out for something else, or you want a day off from kitchen so you just go out and eat. According to my definition, a formal dinner is one for which you make prior plan, dress up properly, make a reservation, go, eat and return. Some quiet quality time with your partner/ family, exclusively planned and executed, not just coupled with any other activity in an attempt to feel full.

So, the plan was made, and being a huge fan of Chinese cuisine, I started looking for one that matches my requirements. Since I was into fine-dine, all the casual restaurants were ruled out. After much online research, thought and consideration, Soie was finalized.

The Ambiance

Soie turned out be the perfect choice- from ambiance to décor, food and the service, everything was impeccable. An air of elegance welcomes you into the restaurant, with the high walls and wooden flooring further amplifying the grandeur of the site.  A touch of customary Chinese architecture also adds to the comforting effect, and the traditionally dressed hosts welcome you into the restaurant.

and the Food

The quality as well as quantity of food was worthy (I specifically liked the Schezwan and Chow Mein). The service was decent; waiters were friendly and respectful too. However, if you like spices as much as I do, you will have to specifically mention- the taste is good as per Oriental standard, but not as spicy as indicated by the menu.

Overall, it is a perfect choice for a romantic dinner date, family get-together or any other form of formal gathering. The place has all you can ask for- quality, panache, good food and great staff. And yes, the prices are reasonable too! Highly recommended!

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Contact #: +97317533533 

While Eid is just around the corner, looking for engaging activities for the Eid holidays is on hit list. Eid holiday provide an opportunity to relax and rewind, and also to socialize, savor on different cousins, and spend quality time with friends and family.

Here is a list of top five activities in Bahrain, to add colors and festivity to your Eid ul Adha celebrations:

• Eid-al-Adha Brunch

Date: 1^st September, 2017

Venue: Lemon Tree, Ramee Grand Bahrain

Timings: 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM

Contact: 17 111 999

• Pride of Punjab- Punjabi Food Festival

Date: 15^th August- 10^th September

Venue: Rasoi By Vineet, Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa 

Contact: 17713000

• EID Family Buffet

Date: 31^st August- 3^rd September, 2017

Venue: Swiss-Cafe Restaurant - 10th Floor at Swiss-Belhotel, Seef Bahrain

Timings: 12:30 PM- 3:00 PM

Contact: 66310041

• The Arabian Cricket Carnival 2017

Date: 1^st September- 10^th September, 2017

Venue: Bahrain National Stadium

Timings: 6:00 PM

Contact: 3395 3246

• Bahrain Entertainment City- 2017

Date: 30^th July- 8^th September

Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition Centre

Timings: 1:00 PM- 11:00 PM

Contact: 1755 8800

While volumes have been written and said about the severity of summer in Middle East, and the means to stay healthy to during this season, how about having the best milkshake in town to stay chilled?

So, here it goes. A few weeks back, I was introduced to Millions of Milkshake, at Bahrain City Center Cinema, and immediately became a huge fan. It had all that a foodie is looking for:

Now, what else do you want from your milkshake? It is, beyond any doubt, the creamiest and delicious drink I ever had- with some authentic flavors and combinations. Endorsed by various celebrities (with the shakes named after them, as well), Millions of Milkshake is something you would regret missing. It has two branches in Bahrain- in City Center and the second one in The Walk Bahrain. While there is no certain way to beat the heat, trying this delicacy would certain make summer a little more bearable.

PS: Millions of Milkshake is also available on the Entertainer App. So take your friend/ family along, and get appreciated for your lip-smacking finding.

Since Eid ul Fitr is just around the corner, my quest for the best Arabic Confectioneries in town was intensified in the past few days- and I am sure I am not alone. The tradition of serving and presenting something ‘sweet’ on Eid is literally centuries old, and while living in the Arab world, what can be better than the mouthwatering and tempting Arabic sweets?

So, my first priority was the local sweets shops- initially I thought that no one can do justice to the Arabic sweets- but I was totally wrong. Casually landing on Cake Boutique, I got the pleasant surprise that they have some experts, producing the best desserts in town. I would here confess, that I initially thought them to be Cake specialists only- but they proved me wrong with their skillfully made delicate and flavorsome Arabic delights.

To start with, the Arabic Sweets are very competently made, and exquisitely presented – being an eye candy before it actually hits your taste buds. While the arrangement is remarkable, the flavor is not behind in any way. They are freshly made; the sweetened to perfection and every price is delicately carved. Not only these sweets are perfect for serving on Eid day, they could also serve as a delicate and presentable Eid Gift as well.

There is a variety to choose from, and you are free to mix and match the platter in accordance with your taste- however, the vibrant colors and rich texture of each surely makes all of them worth a try.

What’s more? The Arabic Delights offered by Cake Boutique not limited to the sweets only- they also offer Kunafa Jars. The concept might be unique for many of you, as it was for me, but it makes the product more than presentable and delicious, beyond any doubt. Traditional Kunafa, perfectly blended with the filling of your choice, is something you do not want to miss.

 The original Arabic taste of Kunafa, combined with the nutty and fruity flavors, certainly provides an ultimate dessert experience.

Nutella Kunafa Jar, contains layers of Kunafa and Nutella, blending the Arabic and the Western Flavors in the most unique manner. Keeping in view the never-ending love for Nutella we all have, the flavor would definitely take you to Cake Boutique again. 

Mango Kunafa Jar, offering the chunks of Mango with cream and Kunafa, is surely the best mango dessert you would have this summer.

Strawberry Kunafa Jar is yet another fruity flavor, combining strawberry pulp with delicious cream and the layers of perfectly prepared Kunafa, serves as an amazing fruit temptation.

Dates and Cream Kunafa Jar- the traditional flavor of dates, well blended with cream and layers of Kunafa, would allow you to dive into the remarkable Arabic flavor.

To sum up, the Arabic Sweets and Kunafa Jars of Cake Boutique is a huge thumbs up, and totally recommended for presentation/ Eid Gifts and serving. These exclusive and scrumptious delicacies are sure to make you Eid day brighter, more festive and sweeter.

Eid Mubarak everyone!

We all love eating out, and we all want to stay fit- ironic, isn’t it? While the taste of fast food/ fast casual knows no match, the number of calories linked with each bite keeps most of us away from the restaurants; no matter how delicious their meals are. With the increase in diet consciousness in on a steep hike, the eateries are trying their best to cooperate, offering exclusive diet meals for the more cognizant ones.

Smashburger, no doubt, is the ultimate winner in this regard. I just had the opportunity to try their new addition in the menu- the diet food, including Grilled Avocado Club, Grilled Feta Harvest Salad and Veggie Fritters (with cheese sauce). To say that the food was good would be sheer injustice- as it was, beyond any doubt, simply outstanding!

The Grilled Avocado Club is made to perfection, using grilled chicken, perfect blend of sauces, bacon and grilled avocado- allowing you to satisfy your taste buds, without consuming all the additional calories. The taste of this Club is as good as any other sandwich at Smashburger- thus the perfect thing to try when you are craving for fast food, but trying to avoid extra calorie intake.

Similarly, the Grilled Feta Harvest Salad is impeccably prepared to deal with your hunger pangs, while triggering your taste buds, at the same time. The serving size is pretty reasonable- a proper filling serving. The dressing (served with the Salad), significantly accentuates the taste of Grilled Feta Harvest Salad, providing you the ultimate Salad experience.

As a substitute to our all-time favorites, French Fries, Smashburger has introduced Veggie Frites. Served with cheese sauce, these delicacies will not only satisfy your cravings for French fries, but would also provide a healthy alternate to the evergreen yet high-calorie snack. Served at a perfect temperature, the cheese sauce is molten to perfection, providing the flavor your taste buds would hardly forget.

Now here comes another reason to try Smashburger-the food is delivered right on time (mine was delivered a few minutes before the mentioned time), and it was absolutely fresh and warm. The quality of the meal clearly suggested that it is freshly prepared, with all the sauces and dips included in the packets.

So, if you are diet conscious, yet a fast food fan, you should try the new greens at Smashburger- you’ll thank me later. The meal is filling, tasty, healthy, low on calorie and made to perfection- what else can one ask for? 

When it comes to fast food, burger would be the first choice of the majority- it is convenient to carry, easy to eat, and above all, it tastes heavenly. However, it is essential to make sure that you land on the right place, when in a mood of having a perfectly made burger- because nothing is as disturbing is the inability to get good food, when you are actually craving for excellence.  Here is the review of my first choice- offering unique taste, perfect blend of spices and the embodiment of perfection- Burger 63.

When moving to a new place, certain questions are sure to pop in every mind- would there be good food outlets? Would there be places to go? Would I be able to make friends? Would I like the taste of local food? Would I face adjustment issues?

Well, I had the same queries, while moving to Bahrain. Thankfully, most of them turned out to be only temporary- as adjustment here were just a piece of cake. While there are a number of places worth visiting, people are friendly, and the food- it is just amazing!

Focusing specifically on the food, and the ultimate winner, Mandi, I can surely say that regardless of your origin- if you taste it, you will ask for more. While the dish is prepared with moderate spices, the unique blend herbs with chicken/ lamb meat and rice turns out be something totally worth a try, as it tickles the taste buds in a unique manner- not comparable to any other dish. Served with a special Arabic sauce, made with fresh tomatoes to enhance the taste of main course, Mandi is MUST TRY if you are present in any part of Middle East- or get a chance to visit one.