Photography by Rhy Davies: Beachy Head, East Sussex

Less than 10 years ago, the Hard Rock Cafe was first opened in Kuwait and it was such a big deal because of its attractive design and seating. I was one of those people who enjoyed going there because simply they had good food, different atmosphere than the usual restaurants and everyone was pretty nice! After 2 years or so, the food started getting worse somehow, a lot of their dishes weren’t available anymore, and the crowd got different! it’s not about having music and food lovers anymore, a lot of families started to come and LOTS of kids running around and trying to ride those Harley Davidson’s they had on display. That for me was a sign and a reason not to visit again.

Now that its been a very long time, I decided to visit again and give it another try! I was surprised that there wasnt really anything iffy about the place! The menu had so many varieties, the staff is extra polite and helpful, and the food was good enough! However, it’s never crowded anymore, it was lunch time and probably only 10 tables were taken, the rest are plain empty.

So it made me ask and wonder, how come it’s not doing well anymore like when it first opened? if people had the same reasons as mine for them not to visit again, then there’s a marketing problem they should do something about! am sure if I have seen promotions and ads about the Hard Rock Cafe, I would have probably visited way before than waiting all this time.

So you tell me now, have you been there before? what do you like and hate about it?

i found it hilarious!

*cough+sneeze+sniffle*

i just want to go home – i don’t feel so good – but the requirements of work require i be here..

there is no one else on my team cept two interns and my boss (who has also got the flu)

back pain – check

throat ache  - check

shoulder pain – check

runny nose – check

headache – check

fever – check

is it time to go home yet?

today was one of those rare days where i managed to come in super early and finish everything i had to do by 2:30pm

so i have been sitting and killing time for the last two hours!

well not so much – i was trying to sort out car service and fixing it from the stupid accident i had a couple of weeks ago

so its one of those rare relaxed days – where i have nothing urgent pending.. and there is nothing i want to do as such..

i know sunday will be hectic and that’s why i want to enjoy today for the time being..

the office is so quiet and i understand that the weekend has kicked in early for most..

i hope my boss tells me i can leave early if i’m done ;p

which she knows i am ;p

Photography by Ben Heine. Checkout his Deviantart page and Facebook.

Another entertaining game that I have been wasting a lot of time with is Ski Safari. What I like about the game is that its quick and fun and almost every time you feel the game has changed. So far I have reached the score of 276600 and getting more competitive every time I win something new! This game is available for iPhone and iPad.

We received an invitation awhile back from Zahr El Laymoun but never got the chance to visit until yesterday, and we were so glad that we did! Zahr El Laymoun is a Lebanese restaurant/cafe that serves Lebanese dishes in a homemade like. Their food is either grilled or baked and nothing is fried, which takes you back to the old days of how they used to make these dishes originally. What did I think of this concept? LOVED IT!

The moment you walk into the place you get the sense of traditions, culture and warmth. The decoration and the colors are is very cute and relaxing, you seriously feel like you are home while eating deliciously flavored food. Here’s a look:

Now let’s get to the food *drooling face*. So we were definitely starving and craving Arabian food! From the look at the menu, everything seemed good and delicious, so we left the decision to Mr. Rony who surprised us with one plate to another. He definitely did not disappoint us.

Starting off with a welcome bread basket and za3tar and some olives on the side. As they told us, everyday they serve something different, you gotta try it.

Why have a regular drink when you can have something different! Am not a fan of the taste of Ward in anything, but this Ward drink was refreshing and sweet, you would probably enjoy it after the meal more.

The thing about Wara2 El 3enab is that NO restaurant in Kuwait does it like homemade ones. It’s always un seasoned enough or the rice is too white, and sometimes spicy!!! But I think I finally found the place where they serve it RIGHT! Like I said, like its home made.

Baba ghanoug, it doesn’t taste like the ones you buy from other restaurants, this has vegetables and you can taste the grilled eggplant in it, delicious.

Hummus Bla7me is one of my favorites! Can’t say much about it as it’s ALWAYS good. Add to that some La7met Ras 3asfour and sojuk (more like spiced up hotdog with lots of flavor).

I do love taboleh but wanted to go for something different, so roca salad with shamandar, corn and slice of green apple was perfect with the seasoning.

Grilled crispy potato

After all this yummy food, we sat down to chat, we enjoyed our conversation with Mr. Rony who detailed all the information we needed about the restaurant and the food. Then it was time for coffee (traditional way) and some dessert. For the dessert we had Rez Eb 7aleeb and chocolate & biscuits with chocolate sauce on the side, the last one taste better than the home made one, MUST TRY!

Overall, I honestly had a great experience! I would definitely visit again and bring more family to try it out. I don’t know what you guys heard about this place before, but take my word for it, GO AND TRY IT OUT! Am sure you will not be disappointed if you are into Lebanese food. Zahr El-Laymoun is located in 360 mall and their new branch at the Avenues. A big thank you to Zahr El Laymoun for the generous invitation and presentation, you just got yourself a new customer :)

This is dedicated to Cheeky, just remembered this and thought of reminding you :P Read the post HERE.

Under the title “The Birthday Portfolio”, Empire had an exclusive star-studded photo shoot that paid tribute to some of the most iconic moments in movies in the last 20 years (1989 – 2009). The 20th anniversary issue featured over 27 Hollywood stars reliving some of their famous performances in their normal everyday attire.

Check out the pictures below and tell me whose your best! For me, Gerrard kicks ass :P

Arnold Schwarzenegger – The Terminator

Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster – The Silence of the Lambs

Mel Gibson – Braveheart

Gerard Butler – 300

Sean Bean & Viggo Mortensen – The Lord of the Rings Series

Sam Neill – Jurassic Park

Tom Cruise – Minority Report

Laurence Fishburne – The Matrix

Ben Stiller – Zoolander

Keira Knightley & James McAvoy – Atonement

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