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Iftar at Luna Lounge & Restaurant ~ Missoni Hotel Kuwait

Y'all don't laugh at my camera phone pictures. We had a great time. :)

Their fried shrimp would make Bubba Gump move to Kuwait. Delicious!!!

I didn't ask for this but the sweet waiter kept bringing us food to try. Their stir-fry is one of the best in Kuwait.

Luna Lounge & Restaurant is located on the 18th floor of the Missoni Hotel. To quote their brochure: "Under the moonlit sky and the brilliance of the night, we welcome you to Hotel Missoni, in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan."

Part of their charm is the modern Arabic lounge and restaurant which features a mocktail bar, coffee bar and outdoor terrace, all with amazing views of the Arabian Gulf. They are open from 12pm to 12am daily.

We went to Luna on the second night of our stay and had a wonderful time. The price was 15kd which was all inclusive. Since I am not a buffet person the waiter assisted me by fixing most of my plates. I tried a lot of typical Kuwaiti food because the waiter kept bringing us giant plates of food. Everything I tried was delicious and by far the best quality buffet in Kuwait. .

I'm glad we went and I would definitely go back to both restaurants at the Missoni. Staying at the hotel made dining there extra special.

Iftar at Cucina ~ Missoni Hotel Kuwait

Cucina is an Italian restaurant serving classic seasonal Italian Cuisine. The restaurant is located on the 1st floor of the Missoni Hotel. They are open for breakfast from 6am to 11am. Lunch is served from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Open for dinner from 7pm to 11:30pm.

The Cucina Iftar buffet during Ramadan was priced at 15KD. The chef and most of the staff were Italian. I'm not a fan of buffets but the food was delicious. They had a nice selection and the dishes were fresh and warm. The servers were mostly trainees from Italy but they did a good job waiting on our table.

I look forward to trying Cucina’s À la carte dishes the next time we stay at the Missoni. We were there the weekend before last and both Missoni restaurants only offered a buffet. This is customary during the Holy month of Ramadan.

To view all of the Missoni posts please go to the label tab on the right side bar and click on Missoni Hotel.

All shots were taken by a camera phone so I apologize for their blurry appearance. I promise to bring my camera next time, inshallah.

Thank you Ms. R :*

Hot Chocolate @ The Missoni

When you stay at the Missoni Hotel don't miss out on ordering Hot Chocolate from room service. I ordered it three days in a row. Only an American in Kuwait would drink hot chocolate during the Kuwait summer.

Hey Missoni ~ add a cookie or two because the hot chocolate felt naked but delicious. ;P

AAFES Camp Arifjan: I Don't Feel Like a Valued Customer!

First let me write that I appreciate being able to shop at the PX on all of the US Camps. This is a privilege and not a right but when I saw this sign the other day my blood began to boil.

Thanks for disclosing this information instead of hiding it like you did for so long. #Fact! This is nothing to be proud of because you are providing expired food products to Service Members and their families overseas. It's outrageous and an insult to the fine men and women that wear a uniform to defend our freedom.

I know you will blah blah blah about keeping costs down (it's frozen) but I know that nobody will complain to pay a little more for quality, non-expired products. Please just do the right thing because they deserve much more.

Arabella Project in Kuwait Animation

This looks amazing! Why would I ever leave Kuwait? Except to visit the family and enjoy cocktails! ;P

Thank you Dr. Mo! :*

The Avenues Mall in Kuwait Animation

This is really cool. Thank you Dr. Mo :D

It's Always a Healthy Bite from Edible Arrangements in Kuwait

I can't say enough good things about Edible Arrangements in Kuwait. I just love receiving fruit bouquets from their amazing store. I wasn't crazy about their kiwi or mango this time. Some of the mango wasn't ripe enough and the kiwi tasted too bitter. Everything else was delicious and I adore their strawberries.

I recommend my favorite which is their pineapple, grapes and chocolate dipped strawberries bouquet. The mixed dipped strawberries in a box are really nice as well. Check out their Ramadan specials ~ Yummy!

Who Wants to be a Kuwaiti Chef?

Your Restaurant Your Rules!

This is a chance for the Kuwaiti chefs and entrepreneurs to serve their talent on a silver platter! 52 Degrees is offering you a chance to win 100sq of a RENT FREE, entirely furnished restaurant space; complete with a fully trained staff under your command. 52 Degrees will be giving you total media exposure to advertise your new restaurant. If you love the Food & Beverage industry and have a dream to open and run your own restaurant, apply here at 52 Degrees.

Kuwaiti Super Sweet Sugary Treats from Mr. Baker

When it comes to food I will try 'almost' anything once. There is a Mr. Baker close to my flat so he brought me this huge selection to try. I turned my nose up immediately because they just look weird to me since I am American. ;P You should know what happened next...he forced me to try each and every one of them and I could feel my body going into diabetic shock. ;) OMG!!! Toooooooooooo Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

I'm not knocking Mr. Baker because they are a nice chain of bakeries in very convenient locations. I just can't handle this amount of sugar unless it's made with chocolate. I did like the little calzone shaped ones with cheese inside because it cut the sweetness in half.

I ended up bringing the entire tray to one of the Northern US camps for the military to try. I loved watching their facial expression when they took their first bite. What was written all over their face you might ask? "OMG!!! Toooooooooooooo Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!"

Nestlé Toll House Café in Kuwait Reminds Me of Home

Nestlé Toll House Café located in Abu Al Hasaniya’s The Village

Pictures above taken by my sweetheart to show me how cute the cafe looks.

If you read my post, Death Threats to Hayati, you will know that I forced my sweetheart to drive in the Ramadan traffic last weekend to get me my cookie fix. I barked orders over the telephone while I chilled on the sofa. ;)

When he arrived at the Cafe he called me so he could tell me what was available. He seemed a little impatient because he is Kuwaiti ;P and the place was packed. I could tell he wasn't really listening to my order so I said let me text you my order. We hung up and I sent him my request via text. I knew he might screw up my order (men :P) but I was just happy lying on the sofa waiting for my cookies to arrive.

Here is the yummy part...

He did really well and brought me exactly what I wanted. 3 chocolate chip cookies, 3 peanut butter cookies, 3 chocolate chip cookies with nuts and one brownie. They were all delicious and I'm really happy that Nestle Toll House Cafe has opened in Kuwait. Now I can have a huge Nestle cookie for our wedding cake. ;)

This is what he brought me from the Nestle Toll House Cafe and I enjoyed every mouthwatering bite. Nestle Toll House cookies remind me of home.

Nestlé Toll House Café Opens in Kuwait

On Saturday, July 30, Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, a premiere bakery and dessert bar, opened the doors of the first Kuwait restaurant located in Abu Al Hasaniya’s The Village. This is the second café opening in a six-week period for Royal Food Services Company, the master developer of this location as well as a location in Dubai. Royal Food Services Company is slated to establish a presence in the countries of Kuwait, UAE, and Jordan with a minimum of 48 cafes throughout the three countries.

Crowds flocked around the spacious freestanding restaurant on opening day in anticipation of sampling the selection of fresh-baked desserts, NESCAFE premium dessert coffees, and more. The Village cafe will hold grand opening celebrations beginning on September 15 with free cookies, dessert tastings, contests, and more for all shoppers visiting the location.

“We are very happy about the first café opening in Kuwait and the second opening for our company,” says Sulaiman Al Wazzan, chairman of Royal Food Services, franchisee of Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip. “Our customers in Kuwait can now enjoy a new dessert experience. The second café in Kuwait is planned to open in late December 2011. Our development plan for Kuwait, Dubai, and Jordan is very aggressive and will position the brand in the marketplace for years to come.”

The new lifestyle café in The Village, the first of its kind for the Richardson, Texas-based chain, is well suited to customers in the shopping venue. This café profile allows the brand to customize the dessert experience based on the style of the shopping mall and the geographical location.

Ziad Dalal, founder and CEO of Crest Foods, franchisor of Nestlé Toll House® Café by Chip, has positioned the company for explosive growth in the Middle East. “We are excited about our partnership with Royal Food Services Company and this new café design which enables us to further meet the needs of our guests,” Dalal says. “Kuwait is the ideal market to introduce this new freestanding café design internationally and Royal Food Services is the perfect developer to continue to expand the concept in the region.”

For those dining in, dessert lovers are invited to indulge in the sweet aroma of chocolate, fresh-baked confections, and premium dessert coffees at the bakery and dessert bar. A selection of sandwiches, salads, and smoothies accompany the simple fare done well. The open floor plan offers several seating options available including café-style chairs and tables along with soft seating conversation zones. Customers can place orders online for cookies and cookie cakes wrapped and ready for giving by visiting http://www.nestlecafe.com/.

Launched with one location in 2000, Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip now has 96 locations in 24 U.S. States and four new international locations in the Middle East.

Article Link from QSR Magazine