Be it à la carte menu or buffet setup, alfresco dining or barbecue with friends at the beach, the concept of dining out has found deliverance from its previously held ‘special occasion’ classification to become a part of everyday life. Foodies and even office goers are known to regularly dine out or pick take-away dinners, making dinging in/out a big trend, fuelled further by the growing number of eateries in mall food-courts and restaurants, both in hotels and standalone ones that are tailored for various budgets and tastes.
While our Cover Story takes the Omani cuisine path to highlight the perceptible changes in the growing popularity of certain traditional dishes and fusion cuisines that cater to younger palettes, the special dining out section presents a quick peek into the fare at some food destinations in and around the capital. Savour the visual ensemble of dishes and plan your dining out calendar to try out different cuisines and become a savvy food connoisseur.
From Kahwa to Shuwa… Kahwa, Shuwa, Harees, Orsiya and all things Omani in the culinary zone, have ‘festive’ labelled on them; but what about everyday Omani cuisine in a regular restaurant?
Eateries in a city may not be interpreted as yardsticks of development, but they definitely reflect a growing culture of socialising with good food and pleasant ambience – whether it is at a roadside eatery, a café, a restaurant or a fine dining outlet. The changing culinary horizon of Muscat and the neighbouring cities is a case in point. With new food outlets and restaurateurs adding to the growing eateries, residents have a, seemingly, inexhaustible choice of local cuisines and international options to explore their taste buds and indulge their passion for all things food.
Our Centre Stage is a celebration of the fast-approaching Valentine’s Day, and we present interesting ideas to add to the ‘special’ element factored into the day. Of hearts, cards, chocolates and flowers… Of whispered sweet nothings and silent ‘I-love-you’s… Welcome to the world of Valentine’s; a day dedicated to all things love and friendship
Go on; make the day memorable for that special person in your life with our gift ideas that have been compiled to simplify the what-to-buy queries.
Happy Valentine’s Day!