68 March 2019 www.bahrainthismonth.com tablehopping Bahrain’s own degustation restaurant, Mahonia, has welcomed pastry chef Enric Moreu Parreño. Hailing from Spain, Enric began his culinary training at the Hofmann Culinary School in Barcelona, one of the gastronomic capitals of the world, where he achieved his Master Pastry Degree. He then moved to London where he took a position at the famed Belgravia hotel, The Goring, in its Michelin-starred signature restaurant, The Dining Room. During his time in the UK Enric made a cheesecake for the British Queen and met the Queen along with the Duchess of Cambridge the night before her wedding to Prince William. Returning to his native Barcelona, he worked in multiple award-winning restaurants such as Disfrutar, known for its avant-garde cuisine, Els Brancs, and OneOcean Club, among others. At Mahonia, Enric loves the fact that he has both the creative freedom and the resources to express his culinary artistry, making Mahonia his ultimate playground – in the gastronomic sense. A spokesman says: “Enric is more than just pastry he is all things sweet – and the master of our Seven Signature Mahonia Artisan confectionery. These are each infused with a different spice – from the trade routes to Bahrain (India to the Middle East to Asia): pistachio, cardamom, chilli, saffron, ginger, tamarind and wasabi.” Starting from mid-March, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay will be offering the Folia plant-based menu, developed by renowned US chef Matthew Kenney, founder of Plant Food, and HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal – possibly the Arab world’s most famous vegan and animal welfare activist. The initiative aims to highlight truly ethical, wholesome and plant-based dining. A treat for carnivores too, dishes transform vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs and spices into unforgettable feasts. When? Every Wednesday Event? All You Can Eat Pizza Venue? Teatro Downtown, Downtown Rotana Bite into limitless oven-fresh pizzas which are prepared on demand for just BD7++. E Call 13 119-999. When? Every Thursday Event? Sushi Night by the Beach Venue? Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Experience a selection of sashimi, nigiri and maki in the all-you-caneat sushi nights by the white sand beach, while resident DJ EVO plays live to evoke a cool beach-side vibe. E Call 17 115-500. When? Every Friday Event? Family Breakfast Venue? The Ritz Gourmet Lounge, The RitzCarlton, Bahrain Enjoy the new family breakfast option, available for sharing by up to four guests. The set menu costs BD27. E Call 17 586-499. When? Every Friday Event? Ladies› Friday Venue? Al Safir Restaurant, Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Ladies can enjoy an international buffet lunch or dinner at the restaurant every Friday at a 50 per cent discount on the food only. E Call 17 533-533. When? March 7 -8 Event? Rio Carnival Festa Venue? Tapas Restaurant & Bar, Sofitel Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Savour a wide range of flavourpacked dishes from around the world on the buffet, with live cooking stations complemented with live entertainment. The buffet costs BD15, inclusive of soft beverages, BD20, inclusive of selected beverages, or BD40, inclusive of the Grand Friday Brunch and Tapas Rio Carnival on March 8. E Call 17 636-363. When? March 14-22 Event? Holi Festival Venue? Rivaaj Restaurant, Sofitel Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Enjoy a culturally rich dining experience with a range of authentic Indian treats in a royally lavish setting to celebrate the traditional Indian festival, Holi, for BD15, inclusive of soft beverages, or BD20, inclusive of selected beverages. There will be live Bhangda performances on March 21. E Call 17 636-363. When? March 20-21 Event? Persian New Year (Nowarus) Venue? Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Enjoy the taste of the special Persian dishes to make the most of the New Year. E Call 17 533-533. From a new face to a familiar one; popular bar boss Stevie George is back at Wembley Lounge, much to patrons’ delight. Stevie left mid-2018 due to health issues and says he is still recovering from something which triggered a huge weight-loss. “I’m half the man I used to be,” he says with a smile on his face. “If I knew the secret, I would write a book and make a fortune, but sadly my doctor still does not know the reasons and the only advice I have received is to eat healthy and visit the gym – but not at the same time.” Well-known as “the home of live sport”, Wembley has a pub-grub-based international food menu and a party brunch every Friday. Stevie’s main focus is to re-establish the venue’s standing as the best place to watch live sport, and the reputation of the Friday brunch as a good-old fashioned party afternoon which you can enjoy with friends and family. A revised food menu is currently in production with some additional classics being added, and a slight change in the layout of Wembley is planned for the summer months. Head to Primavera at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain to indulge in some true Italian flavours at the Venetian Carnival taking place on March 7 under the watchful eye of chef de cuisine Vincenzo Nigro. You’ll experience a feast of textures and flavours in a four-course set menu paired with a Venetian beverage selection, all for BD35 per person. A TASTE OF ITALY A SWEET ADDITION PLANT-BASED FLAVOURS RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL
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