10 Reasons We Need to Juice More | Cafe 302

December 21, 2016 No Comments

Cafe 302, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE

I woke up today feeling more refreshed then ever and realized I had even lost a few pounds (hope it sticks!). Can it be from the fresh healthy drink choices I made at Cafe 302’s juice bar yesterday?! A drink called “Detox” caught my attention; it is juiced from carrot, celery, cucumber, beetroot, apple, and lemon. The combination of flavours put my taste-buds in full gear and I was surprised I had completely devoured my drink in no time! I felt proud of myself for making a simple healthy lifestyle choice!

Here are 10 reasons why we all need to JUICE more:

Provides the much needed source of Enzymes
Quick Absorption – liquids provides the nutrients to our body more quickly
Healthy Sugars – there are natural sugars found in fruits/vegetables
More Energy – less digestion is required, providing us with more energy
Source of Vitamins and Minerals
Method of Fast Weight Loss – high intake of fruits/vegetables without the fat and carbohydrates
Detoxifies the Body – draws out acids in the body and helps release the toxins through the body
Disease Preventative – studies have shown it will prevent common diseases like cancer, inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases
Improves the Immune System
Convenient and Fast to consume

Cafe 302 not only offers the amazing “Detox” drink, but also other options like “The Cure” made with carrot, pomegranate, soy milk, and honey or “The Defender” made with pomegranate, grapefruit, pineapple, and carrot. The names speak for themselves! Pay a visit to the Cafe 302 Juice Bar for a drink, snack or meal! As they say it’s the best place to EAT, DRINK, CHAT!

I am running a AED 200 giveaway to spend at Cafe 302, head over to my Instagram @dotonherway for details to enter!

Read on further for food suggestions at Cafe 302 and their ongoing promotions.

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Molecular Gastronomy | Castle

November 28, 2016 No Comments

Castle Restaurant, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Welcome

Castle Restaurant is located in Khalifa City A. It is a 30 minute drive from the Abu Dhabi downtown, but well worth the drive. Ample free parking available outside the large gates of “Castle”. They recently undergone management change in mid October, revamping their menu and improving the look/feel of their restaurant. I was lucky enough to be invited for their new menu tasting event. If you have paid a visit in the past, I highly suggest a return to see and experience for yourself.
The “Welcome” of the guests itself was a grand gesture that I have not experienced anywhere else before. Large watermelons were carried in, to mark the beginning of our meal. The servers then poured nitrogen gas into the watermelons to create steaming effects coming out of the watermelons. Our party became largely amused and the servers were accommodating enough to keep pouring gas into the watermelons so that we could capture all the photos and videos. This is the only restaurant in Abu Dhabi that uses molecular gastronomy. The smoking watermelon is brought to all the tables at Castle complimentary! Unfortunately, this is not an edible item due to the amount of gas that is used. I did have a huge craving for watermelons after so I ordered myself a freshly squeezed watermelon juice. That hit the spot! Read on for recommended dishes and a numbing must-have dessert.

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Enjoy 20% off | WildFirez Grill

November 23, 2016 No Comments

Wildfirez Grill, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Last week I was invited to a #dinewithmahiblog organized event at Wildfirez Grill. Wildfirez Grill opened approximately 8 months ago by Sary, the owner. Coming from Texas USA, he has brought UAE an authentic American-chicken dining experience you would not want to miss!

The Food

I started off sampling the Wildfirez Grill with (of course) chicken. The buffalo wings was what I enjoyed the most. Cooked in flavorful sauces, chicken wings are perfect for apps or mains! They have 5 main sauces for chicken – Hot Fire, Buffalo (my favorite), House BBQ, Sweet and Spicy BBQ and Tandoori. Another great highlight was their Monterrey Flame Grilled Chicken Breast. It came on a sizzling hot plate topped with ranch, sour creme, and pico mix. Lastly I would recommend ordering their baked mac and cheese. The cheese was so good! This could be ordered as a side item or as part of a kids menu. It’s baked perfectly on top with gooey cheesy goodness inside.