Author: The Tezzy Files

Gharana Street Food Night: a culinary tour of India

Every Saturday from 7 pm onwards, the space before the entrance of Gharana (the Indian restaurant in Holiday Inn, Barsha – Dubai) is transformed into a quaint Indian bazaar. Saturdays bring in ‘Street Food Night’, an ode to the delicacies sold by street vendors across India.

We dined at Gharana last night, and were transported to an exotically colorful world of Indian cuisine and music, a heady mix reminiscent of novels by Jhabvala.

The interiors are styled to resemble a Mughul Emperor’s courtyard. Marbled arches, bejeweled seating, complete with a plush silver swing right at the entrance.

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Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi: brasserie dining reinvented

Fridays are the laziest days of the week in our household. We rise just before noon, brunch, watch some telly and fall into a deep siesta all over again. The idea of an evening brunch on a Friday therefore sounded very appealing to our rewired internal weekend clocks.

Latest Recipe at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi is open for buffet brunch from 7 pm to 10.30 pm every Friday. We were there last Friday, and are still recovering from the gastronomic overload.

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Peter Thomas Roth: Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Review

Peter Thomas Roth’s Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is my latest splurge at Sephora.

Peter Thomas Roth Enzyme Pumpkin Mask Review

Hailing from a lineage of experts in the beauty field, Hungarian-born Peter Thomas Roth is no stranger to the beauty aisle and has been whipping up state of the art formulations since 1993. The Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is the newest addition to the brand’s face mask range.

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Lama Jouni: her fashion muses & wardrobe must-haves

I had the pleasure of attending Fashion Forward Season 5 this month, and on Sunday 12th April Lebanese born Lama Jouni debuted in the Dubai fashion scene with her Autumn-Winter 2015 collection.

Lama Jouni, the designer behind the brand.
Lama Jouni, the designer behind the brand.

I shared a few sneak peaks from her collection with you here, and in today’s post we talk to Lama herself; her enviably fashionable background, her passion for design, and her invaluable tips every woman should be aware of.

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20 No-Nonsense Beauty Tips

Forget splurging on beauty products. A little common sense goes a long way in preserving that youthful glow. Be beauty-savvy, buy products that work for you, eat right, move more.

Read on for 20 beauty tips that will keep you looking your beautiful best by making your products go the extra mile and keeping your wallet happy.

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Frankincense: an age-old secret for health & beauty

If you have been following my product review posts under ‘Beauty’, you already know I am somewhat addicted to the Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense range. The key ingredient in this range is frankincense essential oil.

But what is Frankincense? And why has Neal’s Yard Remedies dedicated a whole range of skincare products to this age-old essential oil?

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Nando’s: a special family anecdote over Peri-Peri

Nando’s has long been a family favorite. We love our spicy food, and given its budget-friendly menu offerings, their flavorful fire-grilled chicken makes a far healthier alternative over regular junkfood. *Colonel Saunders heaves a heavy cholesterol-laden sigh*.

Last weekend, we drove up to Al Qasba, Sharjah and ended up having dinner at the Nando’s branch there.

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A Royal Picnic by Reform Social & Grill

Queen Elizabeth II will turn 89 on 21st April, and Reform Social & Grill have the perfect picnic hamper ready for you.

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A wicker basket filled to the brim with traditional picnic delights including clotted cream scones, egg and cress, pear chutney and fruits. A tartan throw, a scenic view of the lakes.

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Dalloyau: Royal Parisian Gastronomy House

Let them eat cake! – Marie Antoinette.

These infamous words by Marie Antoinette always fascinated the foodie in me. Being the Queen of France, surely she had the best of desserts at her disposal.

Enter Dalloyau, Dubai’s latest addition to the Parisian fine-dining scene, and my taste-buds were sent on a gastronomic journey into history dating back to the grandeur and royalty of Versailles.

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