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Marriott Manila Celebrates 15 Years with Back-to-Back Halloween Treats

This Halloween, Marriott Manila invites you to indulge in a frightfully fun dining experience with not just one but three lavish buffet offerings at Marriott Café and eerie-sweet delights at the Marriott Café Bakery.

On October 27, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Marriott Café offers Smorgasbord: The Big Sunday Halloween Buffet, packed with festive family fun. Alongside Trick-or-Treat activities, the event will feature a Costume Showdown where the Best in Costume takes home a special prize. The menu features gourmet delights such as French Legris Oysters, Jumbo Tiger Prawns, Slow Roast Australian Beef Rump, Roast Lamb Shoulder, Whole Suckling Pig, and more. Priced at P3,500 nett per person, the buffet includes spooky sangria and fizzy cocktails.

On October 31 and November 1, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Marriott Cafe’s Banqueta Halloween Dinner Buffet serves up a ghoulishly delicious feast. Guests can indulge in a selection of decadent dishes, including Legris Oysters, Meat Overload, Roasted Australian Beef Rump, and more. Kids can enjoy an exciting Trick-or-Treat activity on October 31 as families feast on the finest selections. Priced at P3,700 nett per person, the dinner buffet includes refreshing spooky sangria and fizzy cocktails. 

Marriott Café Bakery offers an array of ghoulishly good Halloween-themed treats from cakes to cookies, starting at P320. Indulge in eerie-sweet delights crafted to make this season even more memorable. This Halloween, Marriott Manila guarantees a deliciously spine-chilling celebration for the entire family. For Marriott Café inquiries or reservations, call 0917 859 9521. For Marriott Café Bakery inquiries and reservations, call 0917 825 2896.

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Two Weeks in Missoula, MT

View from a bridge over the Clark Fork River

The Verdict

What a fun place to spend two weeks! Missoula prides itself on being weird, and we can see the charm. This tiny university town of 70-80K residents is surrounded by mountains and has the cute little Clark Fork River running through it. There are hardly any tall buildings and the downtown area is full of places to eat, drink, and buy random Montana-themed tchotchkes. We encountered very few chains or national brands (basically just some hotels downtown and the nearby Albertsons grocery).

From the quad at The University of Montana, Missoula

We also got a different kind of weird vibe, though. Missoula is gentrifying, and there’s an odd juxtaposition of it feeling a bit run-down -- the downtown area on the river isn’t terribly well-maintained; the local housing stock is pretty old; the university has lost a lot of funding and applicants in recent years -- and also designed for deep-pocketed tourists (food is more expensive than comparable options in NYC; the new downtown Mercantile building that houses the ~2 year old Marriott Residence Inn feels like an upscale shopping mall; it’s hard to believe how so many breweries could be supported by the size of the local population). As visitors unfamiliar with the area, we didn’t always feel totally welcome -- and we can only imagine what it must feel like for people from the area to experience it being transformed by yuppies and Silicon Valley money. Even the local shops already evoke AirSpace, and it’s a bit sad to think of Missoula losing its quirkiness more in the future.

Walking around downtown Missoula

What to Eat: Vegetarian Edition

For a town of its size, Missoula has a surprising number of places to eat out. It was exciting to discover lots of ethnic food and plenty of vegetarian-friendly options, but ultimately we found a lot of the food to be extremely overpriced for what it was. We also noticed that many of the places we visited were advertising for staff, some were closed due to lack of staff / inventory / ingredients, and a surprisingly high number of places experienced outages of menu items during our time there. 

Note: All recommendations are in downtown or within walking distance. We’ve listed them in order of how much we liked them.

Five on Black [5/5]: Brazilian food that is surprisingly vegetarian-friendly and pretty reasonably priced ($12 for a large bowl). The tofu bowl with sweet potatoes and mango BBQ sauce was out of this world. Outdoor seating was available.

Masala [5/5]: Indian make-your-own bowl, Chipotle-style ($8). The coconut curry korma was delicious, and the paneer was pretty good too. This was the best value meal we had downtown. They had outdoor seating.

Basal [4.5/5]: Smoothies and salads. The Caesar salad with vegan dressing was pretty amazing, and the creamy smoothie (blue version) was obsession-inducingly good. Knocked off half a point because it is ridiculously expensive...yet we still went back a second time because it was delicious and healthy. Can’t remember if they had outdoor seating...

Market on Front [4.5/5]: Right by our hotel, and known for breakfast burritos. We tried picking up lunch there one day but it was a 25 minute wait. We tried again for an early dinner and voila...the Rawsome Vegan Wrap ($10.50) was very good The service was friendly, too.

Bernice’s Bakery [4.5/5]: This is a cute little bakery with great bread and vegetarian-friendly lunch options; we really liked their house-made Parker rolls ($0.60 each, or great as part of their sliders). They post their changing menu on Instagram daily. We didn’t try any of their sweets but they looked very enticing. This was also one of the few normally priced places we ate at. The shaded picnic table outside was very nice to eat at.

Zoo Thai [4/5]: This is an overpriced but pretty good Thai restaurant downtown. We really enjoyed the massaman curry ($17) and the coconut milk Thai iced tea ($3.5). There is one other vegetarian curry on the menu that was also decent. The service was exceptionally friendly although they are clearly understaffed (like lots of local places, it seems) and it took an unusually long time to get our food. Their outdoor patio was nice, and about a 30 minute wait on a Wednesday around 6p.m.

Conflux [4/5]: In a similar boat to Zoo Thai: the food was pretty good but it was one of the most expensive places we visited. We liked the vegetarian burger and the mushroom sandwich, and the beers were good too. The outdoor patio is extra cute and there was no wait when we went on a Thursday evening (when the wait was over an hour at The Camino).

The Union Club [4/5]: Our friend took us here, it’s a no-frills spot with a dive bar vibe, including pool tables and a few arcade games. As far as vegetarian options, they have a veggie burger (something like $6-$8) that was pretty decent and various fried items (breaded zucchini, jalapenos, etc). It was the most reasonably priced place we ate and we liked the relaxed atmosphere. There wasn’t any outdoor seating, but luckily it was nearly empty when we went.

Break Espresso [4/5]: Cafe. The lemon jam scone was decent, very sugary. We would totally go back here, but it didn’t seem like they had outdoor seating.

The Catalyst Cafe [3.5/5]: Good brunch options; the huevos rancheros were amazing, 5/5. However, the breakfast burrito with tofu and black beans was disappointing (maybe try the vegan brunch burrito with vegetables instead), and the service was particularly grumpy compared to anywhere else we went. They charge a gratuity on take-out orders, which they were upfront about but is still a bit odd. They have outdoor tables but due to the wait we took our food to go and ate on the lovely patio at our hotel.

Madeline’s Mediterranean (food truck) [3/5]: The falafel plate ($10) was tasty but unconscionably overpriced - 3 falafel balls, some lettuce, and a good heap of french fries. 

Bahn Missoula (food truck) [3/5]: We tried the tofu bahn mi sandwich ($8). It wasn’t bad, but the bread wasn’t great, overall it had a bit of a sterile taste like airport food.

Le Petit [not rated]: This is a very popular local bakery that was recommended by a friend. We visited on a Sunday a little over an hour before closing and they literally had ZERO pastries left. We actually haven’t seen that anywhere before. Maybe it’s a small town thing? We didn’t see outdoor seating.

An area across the river from downtown, near the University. Close to Bernice’s and Le Petit. The reminder to “Believe women” brought us back to Jon Krakauer’s book Missoula.

Notable places we didn’t try:

The Camino (Mexican): We heard good things from friends but the vegetarian options looked sparse. Their happy hour could be a good option if you’re in the mood for margaritas -- we put our names down on a Wednesday around 5:45PM and an outdoor table wasn’t available for us until 7:10PM, after we had already sat down at Conflux. Notably, there was an open patio table for 40 minutes that they were saving for someone who was supposedly coming “soon.”

Tagliare Delicatessen: Our friend highly recommended, but the sandwiches were mostly meat- or cheese-oriented. Could be great for a tomato/basil/mozzarella lunch option.

What to Drink

There are so many great breweries! We only tried the most popular ones, but imagine there is much more to enjoy.

Draughtworks: Gorgeous and spacious outdoor patio; we easily got a table on a Saturday at 5p (though it filled up a bit later). They seem to be known for sour and fruity beers and have many unique flavors; the flight ($10 for 4) is a great way to try them out. The watermelon rhubarb kombucha was also amazing.

Dram Works: Has a good outdoor patio and exceptionally friendly service. They let you sample anything before ordering. We really loved their peanut butter beer. They also have multiple kombucha options on tap!

Big Sky Brewing: We didn’t actually go to this brewery, but tried their beers at a fun street festival (Roots Festival) that happened during our visit. We had to mention this because their beers were so delicious!

The Roots Festival was fun -- in addition to enjoying beer and food trucks, the 4-mile race through south Missoula was great!

Plonk: Cocktails place with an extremely cute outdoor patio upstairs. The cocktails were excellent -- especially loved the Pink Panther (it had watermelon in it, what’s not to love?)

Lake Missoula Tea Company: Not beer, but their array of loose leaf teas was incredibly interesting and expansive! They can brew a cup of any tea for purchase in store if you’d like. We heard the lychee black tea was exceptional, though didn’t try it. We did try the vegan ginger chai, which was good.  Definitely a fun place to visit if you enjoy tea.

What to Do

As this was our stop between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, we didn’t do a ton apart from eating and drinking. 

We did hear there is some decent hiking nearby. We walked the M Trail -- a short, straight uphill hike (1.2 miles each way) with a good view of Missoula -- it was perfect at around 8:30a.m. while still shady. Pattee Canyon was a longer hike recommended to us. 

View from the M Trail

We heard hanging out on the river can also be fun. We did a chill ~2 hour tubing excursion on the Clark Fork River with Clark Fork Yacht Club. It was a lot of fun, we definitely recommend!

Where to Stay

We would have loved to stay in an Airbnb to get a feel for what it’s like to live in an actual neighborhood. Availability was sparse -- a local friend told us housing has been very difficult to find across the board as gentrification has accelerated, and we were also visiting for the 2 weeks before the fall semester started at the University. 

We ended up staying at the Marriott Residence Inn Downtown (it was actually cheaper than the few Airbnb options we saw -- you can get a decent discount for staying 12+ nights). It felt more like a hip Manhattan high rise apartment than a Residence Inn -- it was swanky with a great gym and outdoor patio. The service wasn’t great and the staff were fairly unhelpful, but it otherwise worked out fine. The location was great: we were within walking distance of basically everything we wanted to do. 

View from the Marriott Residence Inn Downtown Missoula patio

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT MARRIOTT MANILA WITH A LONG LIST OF IDEAS

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The festive season at Marriott Manila this year is nothing like you have ever seen or tasted before. Expect bizarre indulgences to be out of the ordinary. ‘Tis the time to tickle your imaginations and appetites as Marriott takes the Yuletide cheers to a world of fantasy.

Let it Snow Sweets & Treats

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The festive season at Marriott Manila this year is nothing like you have ever seen or tasted before. Expect bizarre indulgences to be out of the ordinary. ‘Tis the time to tickle your imaginations and appetites as Marriott takes the Yuletide cheers to a world of fantasy. Let it Snow Sweets & Treats Are you dreaming of a chocolatey, sweet and nutty Christmas? Marriott Café Bakery glistens with a…

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Why San Antonio, Texas is a Great Place To Live

San Antonio,Tx is one of the most interesting and livable cities in the US. It's close to some of the best natural sights in Texas, has a thriving music scene and is one of America's best cities for foodies. 

The Riverwalk is one of the most unique downtowns in America, there are lots of affordable housing options, it has a diverse culture and exciting history to explore and the weather is sunny, warm and pleasant year-round!

It's close to some of the best natural sights in Texas

If you're looking for a place that's close to some of the best natural sights in Texas, San Antonio is an excellent choice. These include:

The Guadalupe River, which flows through downtown and has swimming spots along it.

The San Antonio River, where you can kayak and canoe during the day or take a nighttime tour of the city by boat.

The Frio River, which has caves and waterfalls to explore—and its banks are home to many unique species of wildlife like deer and armadillos!

And finally there's the Comal River; this placid place is known for its clear waters (perfect for snorkeling) as well as its canoeing trails that go through beautiful parks     filled with ferns and flowers.

The Riverwalk is one of the most unique downtowns in America

The Riverwalk is one of the most unique downtowns in America. It’s a tourist attraction, sure, but it’s also an amazing place to spend time with friends and family, grab dinner or drinks after work and enjoy the sunset from one of our many outdoor patios.

The Riverwalk is home to tons of great restaurants like The Forum Bar & Grill and The Cove where you can catch live music on their patios. There are tons of bars as well including spots like Fuego Box Bar & Grill which offers over 100 tequila shots! If you’re more into shopping you should check out Pearl Snap Boutique just off the Riverwalk near the Marriott Hotel where I was staying during my trip down there.

It has a thriving music scene

San Antonio is home to a thriving music scene, with venues and festivals that bring in top talent from all over the country. The city's rich musical history means that it has something for everyone: from jazz to electronic music and everything in between, there are plenty of options for live music lovers.

One of the most popular places to see live performances is at The Aztec Theatre (formerly known as Sunset Station). This venue features both national acts and local performers, so you're sure to find something that suits your taste! If you prefer smaller venues or more intimate settings, check out some of San Antonio's other great live music venues like Paper Tiger or Sam's Burger Joint!

San Antonio is one of America's best cities for foodies

San Antonio is also a mecca for foodies, boasting some of the best Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine in the country. You can find food trucks all over town, or check out one of our city’s many restaurants that have been named “best” by various publications.

Take a culinary tour through San Antonio at any one of these restaurants:

Mi Tierra Café & Bakery: One of the oldest operating restaurants in Texas; founded in 1925! It’s got a great selection on its menu, including tacos de guisado (meat served with beans and rice) and carnitas (pork cooked slowly until tender).

Twin Sisters Restaurant: A family-owned cafe serving up some tasty breakfast tacos! Try their migas plate—it comes with eggs scrambled with tortillas then topped with cheese so they turn into an amazing crispy dish when they get fried up. Just make sure you eat it quick before it gets cold!

There are lots of affordable housing options

In recent years, the cost of living in San Antonio has gone up, but housing costs are still lower than they are in other Texas cities. In fact, if you live in San Antonio and have a full-time job, you can afford to rent a 2-bedroom apartment at market rate without paying more than 30% of your income on housing costs (the standard definition of affordable housing).

The great thing about this city is that it offers many different neighborhoods for those looking for something a little bit different. Residents can choose from traditional suburban developments with single-family homes or condos near shopping centers; large gated communities with amenities like pools and fitness centers; small towns that feel more rural but offer all the conveniences of modern life; historic areas with beautiful architecture—and so much more!

The weather is sunny, warm and pleasant year-round

San Antonio is known for its sunny weather, even in the winter. The average high temperature in summer is 86 degrees Fahrenheit and the low temperature in winter is 50 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Weather Underground. On average, it rains 8.5 inches per year—about as much as cities like Las Vegas and Houston receive annually—but there are plenty of sunny days when you can enjoy all that San Antonio has to offer without an umbrella or raincoat!

We hope that we’ve convinced you to give San Antonio a chance. It may not be the biggest city, but it has so much to offer. If you want to see what all the buzz is about, come visit us! We’d love to show off our beautiful city and introduce you to some of its best-kept secrets.

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Teryan 5 project: Trends and safety requirements in modern architecture

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Teryan 5 project: Trends and safety requirements in modern architecture

July 23, 2021 – 17:44 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – The modern architecture of residential buildings has the highest requirements for safety and preservation. With the case of the newly built Teryan 5, located at the intersection of Teryan and Pushkin streets in downtown Yerevan, below are 5 remarkable points on the modern architecture and construction.

Teryan 5 has advanced engineering systems, including a hot water recirculation system, which allows using hot water immediately upon opening the tap. All year round, individually controlled centralized heating and cooling system will operate in the building. To ensure uninterrupted water supply there are reservoirs with a capacity of 600 tons and 33 pumps, as well as a drinking water softening system.

The building has three high-speed elevators to serve the residents, one of which is a service elevator designated for service staff, and one from the other two is the only fire-fighting elevator that meets European standards in Armenia. Those are elevators from the well-known Schindler brand with a speed of 2.5 m/s.

The facade of the building is ventilated. It is covered by 30,294 unique 4 cm thick travertine slabs. The travertine slabs are attached to the monolith of the building by means of stainless steel HALFEN anchors, as a result of which an air corridor is created between the facade and the monolith. Thus, the building is always ventilated and the moisture evaporates very quickly, which leads to efficient energy savings. All the materials used for the construction of the facade are fireproof, which helps to prevent the spread of fire through the facade. All the windows of the apartments are French balconies and the railings are made of glass, which ensures more natural light. The French balcony does not reduce the residential area either and merges with the interior. The windows of the building are made of high-end materials from world-famous brands such as Schüco (aluminium window profiles), PILKINGTON and AGC (three-layer glass packs with double UV protective membrane).

There will be heating and cooling in the corridors of all floors of the building, and 1,010 LED lights will provide general area lighting. The atrium passing through each floor creates a continuous visual connection along the entire length of the residential part of the building, filling it with natural light. The atrium will also be illuminated with a 33.4 m long chandelier with its 210 lamps.

All 4 underground floors of the spacious parking area are equipped with fresh air ventilation and heating systems as well as fire-fighting sprinkler system. There are hardly safer and more comfortable parking lots than those in Teryan 5. With or without a storage room, the parking lots are built on 4 underground floors and are completely guarded by security staff. It is possible to park 90 cars in the mentioned area.

Teryan 5 is a joint project of Galaxy Group of Companies and Marriott International. Galaxy Group is an Armenian holding company, which represents 15 companies in 3 countries. In hospitality and service industry, companies operating under the Galaxy Group’s umbrella include Santafe cafe, Pahest33 bar-restaurant, and the famous French bakery and cafe PAUL will open its doors soon.

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Marriott Manila is Now Open for Takeout So You Can Enjoy Your Favorites at Home

Great news! Manila Marriott Hotel has opened their kitchens once again so we can now have CRU Steakhouse’s Prime Ribeye Steak for lunch or Marriott Café’s Roasted Duck for dinner! IT has been a while since I last tasted their famous best-sellers so I’m happy to see that they included these in their wide range of pick-up and take-away menu.

Customers now have the option to order their favorite dishes from the hotel’s restaurants namely, Marriott Cafe, Marriott Cafe Bakery, CRU Steakhouse, and Gourmet Express - their virtual pizza and chicken delivery service that was previously exclusive for guests at the hotel. Now we can enjoy all these and other Marriott favorites at home, the office, or wherever we want.

Rediscover these Marriott guest’s favorites. For those who’s been craving fork-tender steak but is afraid to make one, no need to fret, CRU Steakhouse’s ready-to-eat 900g US Certified Angus Prime Rib Steak served with four sides and sauces will leave you satisfied and wanting for more. Choose from the eight sides: black truffle risotto—a guest favorite, whipped potatoes, twiced baked cheddar cheese potatoes, five cheese baked macaroni, grilled corn and carrots with cilantro chili butter, cream of spinach, maple syrup carrots, and steamed broccoli. Of course what’s a steak without a sauce, enjoy yours with black pepper sauce, forest mushroom sauce, and red wine sauce.

But for those who prefer to cook their own, get your hands on CRU’s very own Cape Grim Tasmania Grass Fed steak, US Certified Angus Beef Prime, and Australian Rib Eye Wagyu MBS+9 along with two ready-to-eat sides and a sauce of your choice starting at P2,500.

If you’re a fan of home-cooking but are just too busy to do it, Marriott Cafe’s All-Day Breakfast like Arroz Caldo Overload with grilled pork belly and chicken fritters and Mama’s Cooking offers Filipino comfort food made even better such as the Beef Kaldereta made with braised Australian beef rump, spiced tomatoes, organic local vegetables, and served with white rice. Add in a hearty Mushroom or Pumpkin Cream soup for only P460.

If you’re a big snacker, get to enjoy the Marriott Burger made of 200-grams beef patty, crisp bacon, cheese and served with potato wedges or the Poached, Peeled Sustainable Tiger Prawn with Cocktail Sauce. For those craving for authentic Chinese Barbecue Roasting, Roasted Duck, Soy Marinated Chicken, and more are offered half and whole, and is served with a choice of braised efu noodles with shredded vegetables or yangchow fried rice.

There’s also something in-store for health-conscious diners such as a bowl of Plant-based Sweet and Sour Meatballs and organic salads or Marriott Café Bakery’s sandwiches like the Asian Spiced Vegan Pork Wrap or the Chicken Caesar Wrap. Fresh bakes from local breads are also available, like the Filipino favorite kababayan starts at P28 and pastries like croissant starts at P50, while German Whole Wheat and Australian Multi Grain loaf breads starts at P450.

Lastly, finish on a sweet note and add a slice of cake for only P370 or better yet a six-inch whole cake—perhaps a Chocolate Moist Cake or Carrot Cake starting at P980. If you’re more of a pie person, then an Apple, Pecan or Pumpkin Pie for only P700 will be a good choice to go with your savory meals.

Add in a cold drink, either a crafted frappe or milktea to beat the heat. You might even want to try Gourmet Express’ Southern Style Fried Chicken that comes with steamed rice, corn and carrots, and gravy along with a thin or thick crust pizza perfect for merienda—the Philly Cheese Steak is a must-try!

Whether you’re craving for a hearty breakfast, a filling lunch, or a dinner feast for large groups with snacks in between, Marriott Manila is sure to bring the hotel dining experience right at home or wherever you are! Manila Marriott is now open for pick-up and take-away daily from 8AM to 7PM. To place an order, call 0917 859 9521 and send payment thru Paymaya or BDO, wait for the SMS confirmation, and pick-up your order at the hotel. 

Aside from pick-up and take-away, your Marriott favorites are also available in Grabfood and Foodpanda. Be on the loop and join the Viber Community, Make It Marriott. For inquiries, orders, and more information on latest offers of Manila Marriott call (02) 8988 9999, visit _www.manilamarriott_.com. To join ongoing conversations, you may also follow @manilamarriott at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Best Gold Coast restaurants by precinct

If you can’t find a rockin’ place to eat on the Gold Coast, than you’re doing something wrong. In fact, there just aren’t enough mealtimes in the day to get through this mammoth list of Gold Coast restaurants and cafes that are truly local faves.

We’ve broken it down by precinct, starting north and heading our way down the coast, so no matter where you’re staying, the best eats and Insta-opportunities are just moments away!

Southport

The go-to for authentic Asian eats on the Gold Coast, you can expect to rub shoulders with office workers by day and dim sum lovers by night in Southport (or SoPo as the kids at Randy Wallhole like to call it).

Randy Wallhole is basically all your childhood breakfast dreams realised. Start your morning with their iced latte Coco Pops – yep, literally Coco Pops served over an iced latte (Tobys Estate none the less) – or go old school with a Mum’s Special Jaffle (aka Heinz spaghetti and cheese).

If you’re feeling a little more grown up and sophisticated, they do bagels too.

Then, make a beeline for Blendlove. While they serve a full plant-based food menu here (try the Magic Mushrooms with basil vegan mince and cashew aioli for brekkie, and gluten-free BBQ Ranch Burger with housemade bean and kale patty later on), we’ll admit, it’s ALL about the raw desserts and bowls.

Top your choc berry ripe smoothie bowl with flaked coconut and caramel buckinis, and take away a slab of Cheezecake made from the flavours of the day.

If you’re after cheap, quality Japanese BBQ, head for JFX where you can grill your own or fuel up with a tasty bento or ramen. For authentic north Chinese Uighur cuisine, grab a table and BYO at Xin Jiang, or join the queue for yum cha at Top One at Australia Fair Shopping Centre.

Also check out… Chinatown Street Markets are on the first Saturday of every month from 5pm to 9pm.

Main Beach

A bundle of fish and chips or a Chiko Roll are just as at home in Main Beach as the swanky prix fixe lunches found along Tedder Ave. One thing’s for sure, Main Beach packs a lot of culinary punch into its patch.

Head to Marina Mirage for the pick of the bunch, like Glass Dining, which fits like Cinderella’s slipper every time you visit. Start with a mixed dozen of the freshest oysters and wash them down with one of Glass’s signature cocktails as the sun sets over the marina. (Psst. You might have seen it in our list of 11 Gold Coast restaurants with epic water views.)

Just down the road you can treat yourself to a swanky high tea (gluten-free options available) in the Le Jardin Lobby Bar at Palazzo Versace. For Italian, book into Ristorante Fellini, or there’s good ol’ fashioned fish and chips at the Omeros Brothers. 

Also check out… Pick up just-shucked oysters and fish and chips at Peter’s Fish Market – one of the best spots for fish and chips on the coast.

Surfers Paradise

For first-timers to the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise usually becomes the epicentre of your stay.

On the eating front, options span the entire spectrum – from Shake Shak-style burgers and frozen concretes at cult burger joint, Betty’s Burgers, to unbeatable water views (and insanely good oysters) at Seascape.

Hotels are the hotbed of restaurant stars in this precinct, with Bazaar at QT Gold Coast offering a gourmet buffet like you’ve never experienced before. If it’s a Friday night, make a bee-line for Rumba Caliente at Stingray Bar, where you’ll be transported to Latin America with empanadas, Cuban espresso martinis, and Latino jams.

Get your teppanyaki on at Misono at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa – which claims to be the largest teppanyaki restaurant in the country – or experience Asian fusion delights at Catch Restaurant in the Hilton Surfers Paradise.

After you’ve eaten your way around the hotels, head to the 4217 complex for an excellent brew at Paradox Coffee Roasters, wings and burgers from Brooklyn Depot, or a gooey woodfired pizza from Salt Meats Cheese.

Also check out… Cute cafe Bumbles (okay, technically it’s Budds Beach but at just a two-minute amble from the bungee bullet).

Broadbeach

Just six kilometres south of Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach is a food lover’s mecca, with everything from Bavarian to Middle Eastern, through to high-class Japanese and vegetarian on the menu.

If you’re into sharing, pull up a seat kitchen-side at Social Eating House + Bar for a theatrical dining experience, or keep the carbs coming with authentic pasta and pizza at Rivea Italian 

We’re not surprised Kiyomi scored a coveted chef’s hat in the 2019 Nation Good Food Guide. Tucked neatly away inside The Star Grand, this modern Japanese restaurant hits all the right notes. (Read our full review in this post.)

If Asian fusion is more your bag, check out Mamasan Kitchen + Bar (hello, spanner crab ravioli dumplings!) and Hideaway Kitchen and Bar.

From yellowtail sashimi and Thai-style ceviche, through to dumplings and wontons, every variety of Asian street food garners a mention here. Wash it down with imported Asian brewskies or a local Balter can.

Looking for breakfast? If there was an award for the prettiest cafe on the coast, we’d give it to Elk Espresso. Always buzzing and always adorable, this Broadie cafe starts the day with the likes of blueberry pannacotta, and basil and chilli scrambled eggs with goats cheese, and warms up to hearty salads and burgers at lunchtime.

Also check out… Epic vegetarian eats at The Cardamom Pod (also in Southport).

Mermaid Beach

Once only seen as a strip of the Gold Coast Highway where Sizzler and Hooters laid their claim, Mermaid Beach is now a hot foodie haunt with everything from meatballs to perfectly flaky croissants.

If you like your margaritas spicy and your empanadas stuffed with pumpkin and salted caramel, slip into Bonita Bonita for blow-your-mind Mexican. While you’re waiting for a table, road-test their cocktail list in sister bar, Bon Bon, right next door.

Consistently rating its pants off on the Gold Coast dining scene since the doors opened in 2010, Little Truffle is on an unassuming corner but once you step inside, it’s so Frenchy; so chic. We love the Monday to Thursday three-course deal for $60.

Looking for something more casual? After lighting up the backstreets of Miami with Paddock Bakery, the owners decided to open Bam Bam Bakehouse in homage to artisan croissants through to a full bistro menu. Order the croissant French toast. Don’t ask questions.

When we said Elk would win the award for cutest cafe on the coast, we had forgotten all about everyone’s favourite Disney movie (and also Gold Coast cafe), Little Mermaid.

Just like Ariel’s high notes, Little Mermaid’s menu is filled with sweetness, from the Nutella & Grilled Strawberry Toastie with flaked sea salt at breakfast time, to jugs of rose-infused sangria and Stone & Wood beer-battered fish and chips come nightfall.

Also check out… Etsu Izakaya for sublime Japanese.

Nobby Beach

Ten years ago, Nobby Beach wouldn’t have been a blip on the food radar, but this beachside strip now has some of the coast’s most-wanted menus and linger-all-afternoon vibes.

Hellenika could be credited with starting the movement, the Greek baby of restaurateur Simon Gloftis, that will want you leaving more with every mouthful.

From zucchini chips to wood-fired octopus and melty lamb ribs, you can’t go wrong here. But if we were the betting type, we’d put our money on the $88 signature banquet, which takes the decision-making out of the equation so you can just indulge in the seemingly endless stream of dips, saganaki, calamari, salty pork belly, fish, salad, baked lamb and greek sweets.

If you’ve got a hankering for Cocowhip, superfood salad or big ‘ol bowl of sweet potato fries, wander down to the beachfront to BSKT. You can downward dog before or after you eat with their yoga studio just upstairs.

For a slice of Italiano in Nobby Beach, intimate pizza and wine bar Gemellini (sister restaurant of Gemelli in Broadbeach) is ready and waiting to serve you with piping hot, cheesy arancini, traditional pizzas and nonna’s secret bolognese recipe.

Also check out… The Yard for shakshuka eggs by morning and cocktails and cuca tins by afternoon.

Miami

A blink-and-you’ll-miss it suburb snuggled in between Nobby Beach and Burleigh Heads, the Gold Coast’s Miami is less ’80s TV cop dramas and South Beach pastels, more hipster grunge and vegan delights.

Housed in a cute cottage, Paddock Bakery brought queue-inducing dippy eggs and salted caramel cruffins to the backstreets of Miami in 2014, and locals have been addicted ever since. We don’t know what we love more – the purple eggs (poached eggs served over house woodfired toast, slathered in beetroot and za’atar puree and topped with fetta) or the eggy custard tarts… or the, well, everything!

Head to Greenhouse Canteen when you want to treat your body like a temple and your Instagram feed like a boss. Working under the tagline, “Cruelty-free and killing it”, you can expect brain-tricking dishes like smoked jackfruit enchiladas with turmeric rice, cucumber guacamole, sour cream and pickled cabbage, and an epic plant-based grazing board.

If cheap and cheerful Chinese is more your cup of (Jasmine) tea, Miami Rice will keep your belly happy and Kung Po your taste buds with Malaysian and Thai dishes sidling up alongside your chow mein and Cantonese crispy roast duck.

Also check out… Miami Marketta for a smorgasbord of food truck eats and live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night under the fairy lights.

Burleigh Heads

The list of epic eats in Burleigh Heads is as long as the sets of perfectly peeling waves curling around the headland, best watched from a picnic rug on the hill. From beachfront fine dining to rooftop bars and backstreet secrets, you’ll feel completely satiated here.

The fresh catches flown in twice-daily, the crisp, white tablecloths and the smooth-talking sommelier are just a few of the reasons why we’re sure the judges awarded The Fish House a chefs hat (again)  in the 2019 Australian Good Food Guide. The views and the tasting menu are what takes it over the line from fine to freakin’-fabulous-every-time for us.

Across the road, in prime beachfront territory, Rick Shores (named one of the Australian Financial Review‘s 2018 Top 100 Restaurants) offers up its trademark Thai twist, with goodies like crispy tofu sliders with pickled kimchi through to sticky pork belly with wok-fried pak choi and yellow peach.

For casual eats and curl-your-toes coffee, head to Canteen Coffee and Kitchen or local fave Commune.

When the sun starts to shimmy its way down towards the horizon, the rooftop at Justin Lane is where you want to be.

Also check out… Willow Dining Room for tapas by candlelight.

Currumbin

It’s hard to go past the Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club – perched on the most impressive piece of waterfront land on the entire coast – but the dreamy, beachy strip of Currumbin has plenty of other food stars in the lineup, too.

Start your day the right way with an acai bowl from the kings of the purple berry, The Salt Mill, or munch on breakfast bruschetta and bircher at Elephant Rock Cafe.

Also check out… Biker hangout Iron and Resin Garage on a Sunday for great coffee, live tunes and a rolling roster of food trucks.

Coolangatta

Home of pro surfers, one of the coast’s most famous breaks, and right on the border of New South Wales, Coolangatta is Queensland’s final frontier when it comes to beachfront eats done right.

If you’re into cafe hopping, you’ve found your zen. Plan to spend a morning at longtime local fave Cafe Dbar, then check out Rockleigh Cafe (can you say all day brunch?!) and Black Sheep Espresso Baa, which you’ll find in The Strand.

Make a sneaky sidestep to Griffith St Larder. They do a mean breakfast, but let’s face it, with the sweet treats being dealt from their window, we know it’s all about the doughnuts. And the cakes. And the muffins. (Okay, we’ll stop now.)

Later on, tame your tapas cravings at BiN 72 or discover Americana in full swing at Eddie’s Grub House, with burgers, Southern fried free-range chicken, and Texas chilli cheese fries just some of the waistband-stretching wonders on the menu.

But perhaps our favourite food baby on this end of the coast comes from Tupe Aloha for its Mexican delights and tiki cocktails. Because, let’s face it, how can you not love tiki?

Also check out… You can’t leave Coolangatta without a triple scoop from Gelato Messina.

*For more ideas, check out our 48 hours in Coolangatta post.

That should keep you full! Are there any you think we’ve missed? Add your favourite Gold Coast restaurant to the comments below.

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My Tokyo Weekends

My Tokyo Weekends

July 2019

Ramen in Shinagawa Station

Matsumoto Kiyoshi

Path Brunch

Gotokuji

Midori Kaiden Sushi Shibuya

Shopping - Tokyu Hands, Ainz&Tulpe

RMK

MegaDonki

Mori Art Museum

Shake Shack

Muji Shibuya

April 2019 Weekend

Shiba Koen

Tokyo Tower

Midori Sushi Katsu Kaiten

Shopping: Loft, Cosme, Ainz and Tulpe, Matsumoto Kiyoshi

Chidorigafuchi

Yayoi Kusama Museum

Restaurant You Ginza

Iron Fairies Bar

Meguro River for Sakura

Ramen Base Made by Ippudo

Workers Coffee

Conrad afternoon tea

Izakaya Juban Ukyo

Takeshita Dori

Omotesando

Ivy Place Brunch

Sensoji Temple

Some sushi place in ginza

Shinjuku Kabukicho

Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho

Cafe Hatake (uni pasta)

Restaurant Yakiniku Baru Maru

Lake Kawaguchiko Fufu Resort

October 2018

Marriott Ginza

Breakfast?

Matsumoto Kiyoshi

Flipper Pancake

Shopping?

Conrad afternoon tea

Sushi Shimizu 

Sushi Arai

Sushi Zanmai or Midori

Team Lab

Ramen - Ichiran, Rokurinsha

Mugi to Olive

April 201

Tonchin Ramen

Mercer Brunch

Arakuyama Sengen Park 

Fuji Viewing with late sakura

Omoide Yokocho

Gaigai dinner with friends

Factory & Labo Coffee Shop

Don Quijote

Wagyyumafia

Ukaichikutei 

Coffee Supreme

Nezu Jinja

Mutekiya Ramen

November 2018

Shima Steak

Roppongi Hyatt

Domo Cafe

Harajuku Mirrors

Gomaya Kuki

Mori Art Gallery

The Prince Gallery Kioicho, afternoon tea

Drinks with Karen

Shake Shack

Sushi Zanmai

Sushi Kannesaka

July 2017

Breakfast at the Ritz Carlton in roppongi

Meiji Jingu-Mae shrine, Kiyomasa-ido especially

Grab a coffee at Mameya, wander the alleys of Omotesando

Lunch at Matsuei Sushi in Ebisu

Late night dinner at Uobei Sushi

Drinks at Trunk Hotel's bar

Brunch at Trunk Hotel

Coffee at harajuku Mojo coffee

Lunch at Sushi Ko in Ginza - soooo good

Breakfast ramen at Ichiran Sushi

Afternoon tea back at the Ritz

Sit at the Starbucks in Shibuya and watch the scramble crossing for a bit

USAGIZA Bakery - the bakery where they serve bread toast in the shape of bunnies

Tokyo Whiskey Library

Drinks at the Cicada restaurant patio

Fuglen Coffee

Gourmet Food Basement at Isetan Shinjuku, but the good u want to eat, head up to the Isetan roof to eat :)

February 2017

Late night dinner at Ittou Ramen (rank 2 or 3 in the Tokyo Ramen charts)

Coffee and pastries at Mandarin Oriental hotel

Get a sunset shot of the Sky Tree from the Mandarin Oriental hotel bar

Morning walk around Imperial Palace Gardns

Brunch at Bills Ginza, get pancakes

Ushigoro yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) - amazinggggg

Pan to Espresso (bread and espresso) cafe

Tokyo Go-Kart, Mari-Kart Tokyo city tour

Shopping in Ginza

Manten Zushi

One night trip to Hakone

open air museum hakone

hakone jinja

stay at Gora Kadan hot springs

November 2016

Andaz hotel stay

Brunch at Andaz hotel

Floresta Nature Donuts

Reissue Cafe Harajuku

Afternoon tea Aman hotel

Shop around Aoyama

Nezu Meseum

Commune 251

Hanamuro Kaiten Sushi

Gaien Iccho Namibiki (ginkgo leaf row)

Yurakucho Muji

Shibuya Loft

Cafe Gram Pancakes

Yakumo Ramen

Eggcellent Brunch

Lunch at Google Tokyo

Rikugien Park

April 2016

Downstairs Coffee

kudanshita - cherry blossom viewing

Yasukuni Shrine

Tsukemen Michi

Ginpachitei Yazawa Soba

N3331 Cafe, Akihabara (cafe between two train lines)

Parabola Wine Bar (it's just ok here)

Strawberry shopping in Isetan Shinjuku, loooong for Sky-berries, a famous brand of strawberries

Takano Fruit Cafe

Coffee Valley, Ikebukuro

Shopping in underground malls of Tokyo Station

Ikeuchi Towels

Feb 2016

Royal Garden Cafe Shibuya traditional Japanese breakfast

Cafe Kitsune

Totoro pastry bakery

Aoyama Flower Cafe

Starbucks Harajuku for the cherry blossom special cups

Tsuta Ramen

Akiba-Fukuro Owl Cafe

Harajuku Takeshita Dori

Pompompurin Cafe

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Dubai Premium Malls & Virtual Offices Presents Restaurants open in Ramadan

Written by Time Out Dubai. Original article can be found at : https://www.timeoutdubai.com/news/402150-dubai-restaurants-open-during-ramadan-2019-for-lunch-and-breakfast

Dubai restaurants open during Ramadan 2019 for lunch and breakfast

Ramadan opening times for non-Muslims who are not fasting.

Ramadan is expected to take place this year between Sunday May 5 and Tuesday June 4, and it’s a time to be respectful while taking note of certain customs.

Many people in Dubai will be fasting from sunrise to sunset during the important period. For that reason, a number of the city’s restaurants will be operating on different hours.

However, if you are not Muslim and are not fasting, there are some places that will be open during the day.

There are extra considerations to be made since food and drink must only be consumed indoors and out of sight – for example, some restaurants will have screened-off areas.

Here are all the important details you need to know.

Is your venue open for breakfast or lunch during the day? Email contact@timeoutdubai.com with your opening hours to be added to the list.

Al Barsha and Al Quoz

Barsha Heights, The Lakes and Emirates Living

Business Bay

Deira

DIFC

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Festival City and Garhoud

Dubai Marina and Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai Media and Internet Cities

Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Nad Al Sheba

Sheikh Zayed Road

Studio City

Al Barsha and Al Quoz

Aspen Open daily 7am-7pm. Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (04 341 0000).

365 All Day Dining Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm. Hotel Novotel Dubai Al Barsha (04 304 9000).

Brunswick Eatery, Bar & Terrace Open daily 5pm-2am. Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (056 404 0685).

Karam Beirut Open daily noon-midnight. Mall of the Emirates (04 341 2202).

Link Café Open 24 hours. Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha (04 377 2000).

Salmontini Open daily noon-11.30pm. Mall of the Emirates (04 341 0222).

Soho Café Open Sat-Thu 8am-10pm, Sun noon-10pm. Gold & Diamond Park (04 341 5335).

St. Tropez Open daily 10am-midnight. Mall of the Emirates (04 341 3415).

Tom&Serg Open Sun-Thu, 8am-4pm. Fri & Sat, 8am-6pm. Al Joud Center near Ace Hardware, Al Quoz (056 474 6812).

Vantage Open daily 11am-2am. Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Al Barsha (04 377 2356).

Barsha Heights, The Lakes and Emirates Living

Ostro Open daily 7am-11pm. Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel, Barsha Heights (04 567 2246).

Prego’s Open noon-3.30pm, 6pm-11.30pm. Media Rotana, Barsha Heights (04 435 0201).

Business Bay

Aqua Open daily 11am-9pm. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay (04 414 3000).

Bridgewater Tavern Open daily 4pm-2am. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay (04 414 3000).

Kitchen6 Open daily 6am-11am. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay (04 414 3000).

La Farine Café & Bakery Open 24 hours. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay (04 414 3000).

MATTO Open daily noon-midnight. The Oberoi Dubai, Business Bay (04 444 1335).

Deira

Medley Restaurant Open daily 6.30am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7pm-10.30pm. Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre, Deira (04 294 1222).

Sonamu Open daily 6.30am-10am, noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. Asiana Hotel Dubai, Al Muraqqabat, Deira (04 238 7777).

Boardwalk Open Sun-Thu noon-midnight, Fri & Sat 8am-midnight. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Deira (04 295 6000).

DIFC

Al Mandaloun Open daily 8am-midnight. Building 3, DIFC (04 3637474).

Burger & Lobster Open Sat-Wed noon-midnight, Thu-Fri noon-2am. Burj Daman, DIFC (04 514 8838).

Carnival by Trèsind Open daily noon-3.30pm, 7-11.30pm. Burj Daman, DIFC (04 421 8665).

Cipriani Dubai Open daily noon-midnight. Gate Village 10 (04 347 0003).

Dusty’s Open Sun-Wed 7.30am-midnight, Thu 7.30am-2am, Fri 1pm-2am. Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC (04 354 5435).

Intersect by Lexus Open Sun-Thu 8am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm. Gate Village Building 7, DIFC (04 355 9524).

Royal China Open daily 11.30am-1am. Precinct Building 4, DIFC (04 354 5543).

Scotta Espresso Bar Open Sun-Thu 7am-10pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm. Burj Daman Building, DIFC (04 558 7090).

Taqado Mexican Kitchen Open daily 7am-11pm. Gate 5, Marble Walk, DIFC (04 351 5210).

Zuma Open Sun-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri & Sat 9am-10pm. Gate Village 6, DIFC (04 425 5660).

Downtown Dubai

The Restaurant at Address Open 24 hours. Address Boulevard (04 561 8555).

Dubai Festival City and Garhoud

Hard Rock Cafe Open daily noon-2am. Dubai Festival Centre (04 232 8900).

Dubai Marina and Madinat Jumeirah

McGettigan’s Souk Madinat Open Sun-Tue noon-2am, Wed & Thu noon-3am, Fri & Sat 9am-2am. Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim (04 447 0219).

Baker & Spice Open daily 8am-11pm. Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina (04 362 4686).

Blue Orange Open Mon-Thu 7am-10.30am. The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Al Sufouh (04 511 7373).

Bussola Open Sun-Thu noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm. Fri & Sat noon-midnight. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Al Sufouh (04 399 4141).

Latest Recipe Open daily 6.30am-11.45am, noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Al Sufouh (04 511 7373).

Nell Gwynn Open daily 11am-3am. Byblos Hotel, Dubai Marina (04 448 8222).

Publique Open daily noon-2am.Souk  Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqueim (04 430 8550).

Shores Open daily 6.30am-10.30pm. Ramada Plaza, Jumeirah Beach Residence (04 439 8883).

The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill Open Sat-Wed noon-11.30pm; Thu-Fri noon-12.30am. DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel, JBR (04 457 6719).

The Scene by Simon Rimmer Open daily 8am-2am. Pier 7, Dubai Marina (04 422 2328).

Tribeca Kitchen & Bar Open Sun-Mon noon-2am, Tue-Thu noon-3am, Fri 1pm-3am, Sat noon-2am. JA Ocean View Hotel, The Walk, JBR (050 345 6067).

Trattoria Toscana Open daily noon-midnight. Souk Madinat Jumeirah (04 366 6318).

Dubai Media and Internet Cities

Café Bateel Open Sun-Thu 7.30am-9pm, Fri & Sat 9am-9pm. Business Central Towers, Dubai Media City (04 449 4010).

Certo Open daily noon-3.15pm, 6pm-11pm. Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City (04 366 9111).

Taqado Mexican Kitchen Open daily, 8am-12am. Building 7, Dubai Media City (04 277 8697).

Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Baldwin Café Open daily 9am-1am. Gold Crest Views, Cluster V, JLT (04 447 7024).

Golositalia Open daily 7am-11pm. Cluster C, JLT (04 443 4955).

Hako Sushi Open daily 11am-midnight. Cluster I, JLT (800 4256).

Just Salad Open daily 11am-11.30pm. Indigo Tower, Cluster D (04 365 2222).

La Terrazza Open Mon-Sat 8am-3am, Sun 8am-midnight. Almas Tower, JLT (04 457 7033).

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen Open daily 10am-11pm. Lake Shore Tower, Cluster Y (04 554 5872).

Nosh Open daily 6.30am-10.30am. Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A (04 438 0000).

Public Open Sat-Thu 8am-10pm. Lake Plaza Tower, Cluster T (04 451 9670).

Spice Kraft Open daily 9am-11.30pm. Platinum Tower, Cluster I (04 363 5329).

Nad Al Sheba

Farriers Open Sun-Thu 6.30am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3pm, 9pm-2am; Fri-Sat 6.30am-11am, 12.30pm-3pm, 9pm-3am. The Meydan Hotel, Nad Al Sheba (04 381 3111).

Sheikh Zayed Road

Al Safa All Day Dining Open daily 6.30am-10.30pm. Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, corner of Al Thanya Street (04 343 0000).

Baker & Spice Open Sat-Thu 7am-7pm. Gold & Diamond Park, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 887 7086).

Feast Open daily 6.30am-10.30am, noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 503 4309).

Flavours on Two Open daily 6am-10.30am, noon-3pm. Towers Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 312 2201).

Long’s Bar Open daily noon-3am. Towers Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 312 2201).

The Market Open daily noon-3pm. The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City (04 435 5577).

The Lion by Nick & Scott Open Sun-Thu 8am-3am; Fri-Sat 11am-3am. The H Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 359 2366).

The Sum Of Us Open daily 8am-11pm. Burj Al Salam, Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road (056 445 7526 ).

Studio City

Caporilli’s Open daily 7.45am-6pm. Building 3 (055 237 7344).

Is your venue open for breakfast or lunch during the day? Email contact@timeoutdubai.com with your opening hours to be added to the list.

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Texas Cities: Austin

We spent 1 week in Austin, working from home at an Airbnb with 2 desks(!) in North Austin near a yuppie food/shopping area called The Domain. Most of our exploring was limited to a Friday that we took off work, and we were grateful to have our car to explore different parts of the city. Austin seems like a good place to live, and a fun place to visit anytime besides the extremely hot summer, when we were here. Below are our recommendations!

Veggie Food

Tex Mex We really liked all of these places, but there are plenty of other options in Austin as well!

The Vegan Yacht (south of downtown): Has an especially delicious tempeh burrito called the “freeto” ($9) with fritos! They are a bit salty but add a great crunch. It’s combined with a vegan store that had a really fun selection of vegan items that aren’t always found in grocery stores. Parking: free.

Velvet Taco (multiple locations): We love their korean taco (with tofu) and the cauliflower taco (surprisingly tasty). We tried their other 3 vegetarian tacos and didn’t love them. They have meat options as well. This is a chain that we also enjoyed in Houston. Both locations we visited had outdoor seating and had somewhat of a Chipotle vibe (in a good way). Parking: Varies. It was free and easily available at both locations we tried.

Torchy’s (multiple locations): We really enjoyed their migas taco ($3) for breakfast, friendly service, and outdoor seating. If Velvet Taco : Chipotle then Torchy’s : Taco Bell. We would eat here again. Parking: Free and plentiful at the location we visited south of the river.

Other

1886 Cafe & Bakery (Sixth St): This has turned into much more of a tourist attraction than it was when I was in Austin for SXSW 2012; it is listed as a top 10 Austin attraction on several lists online. While it used to have a slightly upscale vibe and involved full table service, now you line up to order at the counter, it’s more crowded, and the cafe feels slightly dirty. However, the Texas-shaped waffle with pecans, fruit, & whipped cream ($14) is still as delicious as I remembered, and eating in the lobby of the Driskill Hotel is pretty nice. Parking: Difficult. We lucked out and found street parking about a 5-minute walk away. You can pay for street parking using the ATX app or a payment kiosk.

The Driskill Lobby - you can eat your food from 1886 Cafe here.

Flower Child (The Domain): This is a great little vegan chain with True Food Kitchen vibes. We tried it in Dallas and really liked the Glow Bowl and a thai wrap. Parking: The Domain has free parking garages with plenty of space.

Pro Tip: Maybe avoid Indian food in Austin. We heard this from a friend, and tried a pretty highly rated South Indian restaurant in North Austin that was very mediocre.

To Do (Stuff We Liked)

Zilker Park Botanical Garden ($8 non-Austin residents, free with American Horticultural Society membership): This is a very pretty place to visit and walk around. In particular, the Japanese Garden has some stunning ponds and the Prehistoric Garden has a very nice waterfall. It opens at 9am - if you’re here in the summer, go as early as possible to beat the heat! The walking path throughout the garden is somewhat shaded but it is still very hot. And wear comfortable shoes - it can be a bit wet and muddy so sandals are not ideal. Parking: Free and plentiful.

Texas State Capitol (free): We really enjoyed our visit. The building is beautiful and allows visitors to roam freely through the lobby and halls. There are free informational tours every ~30 mins, or you can take a self-guided tour using your mobile phone (you call a phone number and enter a code for each item you want to hear about). We enjoyed visiting the Senate and House chambers - there are even staff there to answer questions. It’s also neat to see the portraits of Texas governors lining the rotunda walls on every floor. The air conditioning makes this a great break from the summer heat, and the restrooms were very clean. 

Parking: You can park at the Capitol Parking Garage for free for up to 2 hours, and rates after that are quite cheap. It’s also just a ~10 min walk from there to Sixth Street, so it could make sense to leave your car here rather than trying to find street parking or paying $30+ to use a downtown parking garage.

St. Elmo Brewing Company (or other breweries): There are lots of breweries in and around Austin! We happened to visit this one and thought the outdoor, shaded picnic table seating was very nice. Half pints were reasonably priced at $3.50-$5 and we really liked the “Since, Like, Forever” (a double IPA). There is also a food truck in the beer garden - we didn’t eat, but it was nice to have as an option. Indoor seating is also good if you need to cool off. Parking: Free and plentiful.

Walnut Creek Metro Park (North Austin): We somewhat randomly visited here on a Thursday evening for a scenic walk. The trail we walked was very pretty and right by a stream. This seems like a great place to visit if you live in Austin. Parking: Free and plentiful.

Sixth Street (downtown Austin): If you’re staying downtown + aren’t as much of a grandma as I am, I can attest from my college days that this can be a fun place to bar hop in the evening and listen to live music. There is also a Velvet Taco on Sixth Street, which is an automatic win.

To Stay:

Our Airbnb was in North Austin, right on the North Star Greenbelt (which was very pleasant for evening walks). The neighborhood was a bit run down and the house seemed very old and run down, so while we didn’t feel unsafe, we don’t necessarily recommend this area. 

Downtown Austin is probably a fun place to stay, but parking is very expensive. We looked at a handful of Marriott Hotels, all of which charged $50 per night for parking. Given this, we were happy to stay away from downtown; the 20-minute drive wasn’t a problem.

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Cairo

I'm writing this from the backseat of an Uber. We're zig zagging through lanes packed with cars, working our way from Giza to Tahrir square past minibuses, horse carts, and scooters. If we thought Amman was wild, Cairo is absolutely insane. It's such an explosion of people, car horns, pollution and dirt, spices, people, people, and more people (~19 million of them).

Everyone is on the move and moving quickly, until it's time for a break with a cup of tea and some hookah at a cafe whose plastic chairs spill out onto the street. The buildings are tall and covered in a layer of grime as if the smog landed, looking for a place to rest. The downtown area looks almost Parisian at times but it's hard to take pictures because I'm constantly dodging cars.

Occasionally, we pass a spice shop where they're grinding and mixing fresh spices. The scent billows out and I breathe it in before stepping back into the smokey, smoggy air.

Food is a very different experience. Most of the restaurants we've seen in the downtown area are grab and go. Falafel, ful, and shawarma sandwiches, tons of juice stands, and corner stores line every street.

And everything is so cheap. $3 covers lunch for 2, $10 if you go crazy or are at a Western style cafe. My favorite food experience so far has been the cup of Turkish coffee with cardamom I had at a cafe full with men smoking hookah bordering Tahrir square (the site of the 2011 Egyptian revolution). I'm still waiting for a chance to try the Egyptian dish kushari, a mix of pasta, rice, and lentils...I'll report back once I find it. I had some ful (a fava bean dip) that was delicious and Nick and I have learned how to shop at a bakery and made good use of our new skill to try a bunch of pastries.

Other than the cafes and a few upstairs seating situations, restaurants don't seem to be a big part of life in downtown Cairo. It seems like the good stuff probably happens at home.

We caught a ride to our hotel when we arrived on the 13th and were surprised to see that it was on the 6th floor of what must have been the inspiration for the tower of terror. I’m not exaggerating. Having planned the trip before knowing that we had jobs to return to, we realized that we now have options and moved ourselves over to the Steigenberger in Tahrir Square. This was the best decision because this city is EXHAUSTING and it is amazing to have a nice, clean, relaxing refuge in the middle of the hubbub.

Our first full day here, we started at the Egyptian Museum.

This place is insanely huge. It houses the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb, the Narmer palette, tons of mummies including Ramses II, sarcophagi, statues, and papyri (oh my). This wasn’t like any museum I’d been to before - every single corner was jam packed with artifacts and there was very little in the was of signage. At times, we weren’t sure if we had wandered into an off limits storage area, but we quickly learned almost nothing was off limits (except photos in King Tut’s room). We were in way over our heads and probably should have hired a guide. After a very late lunch in Tahrir Square, we walked over the Nile at sunset to Gezira Island.

We explored the opera grounds and the Marriott, which encompasses a suuuper fancy old building and a hair salon where Nick got a perfect haircut for the cost of a burrito. We walked up and down the streets of Zamalek, the neighborhood on the northern end of the island, taking in the much calmer (but still bustling), more modern shops and restaurants.

Today, we started the day late after a leisurely breakfast. We grabbed an Uber and went over to Giza to see the pyramids. The drive took about 30 minutes and gave us a feel for how huge Cairo is. The pyramids sit right at the edge of the city, marking the boundary between endless noise and endless sand. The structures themselves are massive and awe inspiring.

It’s incredible to see the fruits of ancient labor still standing today and the mystery of how they were built adds to the amazement. Unfortunately, the experience itself was pretty disappointing. The site feels like total anarchy with souvenir hawkers, camel and horse handlers, tour guides, and swarms of kids all vying for your attention, trying to take your ticket. It’s distracting and super annoying to constantly be turning people away. On top of that, this was another place we may have benefited from a guide, as there is absolutely no signage. We also seem to have chosen the windiest day in the world to visit. The wind was constantly whipping sand in our faces. The highlight of the visit was going inside the pyramid of Khufu, which we unfortunately had to do separately because they wouldn’t let my camera in. You walk through a doorway, which narrows to a short crawl space. When you emerge, you’re standing in a narrow ascending passageway with a sloping ceiling parallel to the floor.

The ramp up is studded with wooden foot grips. Climbing in the dark with no idea where I was heading disoriented me, making it feel like I was walking on level ground despite the sensation of walking up a hill. Super weird. At the top was a tomb room lined with massive stone blocks. We left the same way we came in, this time speeding down the ramp (above pic) and awkwardly clambering through the descending crawl space.

We checked out the Sphinx and then walked through Giza for a few minutes before heading back to the hotel to remove a layer of sand from our skin. For dinner tonight, we went back to Zamalek and ate at a tiny restaurant called Zooba. The food (ful, olive labna, hawawshi, and shawarma) was amazing and made me think I may have judged Egyptian food too early. So far, Cairo and it's absolute madness has been weirdly charming. Nick says he'd agree if there was 70% less honking and my lungs disagree completely.

[solrazo]

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