1. 31 Mar


    PHOTOS: The 2013 Qatar International Food Festival by Omar Chatriwala

    Today is your last chance to check out the Qatar International Food Festival (renamed from the Doha Food Festival of previous years).

    On at the Museum of Islamic Art Park, the grounds are sprawling compared to previous years, and between dining in the sky, snacking on the sea, walking through the numerous food stalls, or taking in the cooking and fitness demonstrations, it’s quite a spectacle.

    Today’s hours are from 2pm-10pm. Vouchers are sold in QR40 increments, with a QR10 service charge - so make sure to buy more upfront if you think you’ll need them, to minimize service fees.

    Also, parking at the MIA is limited, and has been closed off completely in the evenings. To avoid the hassle, park at one of the designated lots - at the Ministry of Interior building on the Corniche or a parking lot across from Al Sharq Village & Spa. A shuttle will transport you speedily to the festival. More tips here.

    Thoughts?

     

  2. 18 Jun


    Fried food fun, by Omar Chatriwala. Bajis, pakoras and samosa set out to entice customers just off of Musheireb Street in Doha, Qatar.

    Fried food fun, by Omar Chatriwala.

    Bajis, pakoras and samosa set out to entice customers just off of Musheireb Street in Doha, Qatar.

     

  3. 17 May


    Bombaloni  Tunisian doughnuts, freshly fried and on offer in the Mediterranean coastal town of La Marsa. (by Omar Chatriwala)

    Bombaloni 

    Tunisian doughnuts, freshly fried and on offer in the Mediterranean coastal town of La Marsa.

    (by Omar Chatriwala)

     

  4. 9 Feb


    The third “Doha Taste and Fun Festival” opened to the public at the Doha Exhibition Center yesterday evening, offering trimmed-down portions of food from restaurants and hotels across Qatar for prices between 5-15 QAR. 

    The family-friendly food festival runs through February 11, opening at 12pm today and Saturday, and starting an hour later at 1pm on Friday.

    Festivities draw to a close nightly at 10:30pm, and include cooking demonstrations at the Japanese Embassy booth, a play area for kids, and a stage that will feature musical performances. 

    Cuisines on offer range from Indian, Greek, Mexican, American and Turkish. Most major hotels in Doha are participating, featuring bite-size portions from their high-end restaurants. And there’s even a few restaurants making the trek from the Industrial Area.

    Have you been, or are you going? What do you think of this third round? 

    Credit: Photos by Omar Chatriwala

    (Source: dohanews)