LIFESTYLE | food December 2016 60 www.womanthismonth.com This renowned hotel’s Khaleeji restaurant gives food connoisseurs yet another reason to dine at the venue, this time in the middle of the day, says Puja Tiwari. WESTIN BAHRAIN CITY CENTRE SHORT AND SOPHISTICATED Every once in a while, I love shrugging off the shackles of the deskbound sandwich or salad and indulging in a proper meal to change things up a notch. Business lunches are amazing because they let you eat at your favourite restaurants at a fraction of the regular price. Many of them feature a three-course meal consisting of a starter, a main course and dessert for a fixed amount. But, as much as I love the concept, the challenge lies in finding a place that serves the meal within the short timeframe of a corporate lunch break. This is one great aspect of Furn Bistro and Bakery’s newly launched promotion – you will eat in 30 minutes or less! It gives patrons a choice between typical Khaleeji food, which is the house speciality, and a couple of well-loved alternatives such as steak and tiramisu. The décor is airy and spacious, with earthy tones and bright light fixtures, and adjoining the restaurant is an artisan bakery with a varied selection of cakes, breads and pastries. Not long after I placed my order, the first course was on the table. It was a beautifully presented hummous platter with four variations – chickpeas, sundried tomato, beyirouti with coriander and parsley, and the regular version. The pastel colours of each made it look like a summery palette. Accompanying it was an assortment of freshly baked bread. The serving is generous for one person but I tucked in and did it justice. Next to the table were sirloin steak and vegetable couscous. The juicy steak was laid on a bed of iceberg lettuce, drizzled in a creamy blue cheese sauce and came atop a rustic wooden board. A glaze was brought in a separate bowl. With all the different colours and textures, the presentation was striking. The well-marbled steak was cooked to a tender medium-rare and the sauce was a robust accompaniment to it. The couscous came in a sleek iron pot with vegetables dunked in gravy on the side. Fluffy and savoury, this is the perfect light option for the health-conscious. For dessert we had a towering tiramisu, a rich and exquisite dessert which left an indelible impression on my taste buds. The pudding-like dish combined the tenacious flavour of cocoa and coffee with creamy mascarpone cheese and ladyfinger sponge in magnificent harmony. Berries and slivers of almonds laced the side of the iron pan it was brought in. Again, the presentation deserves a notable mention. The master of the kitchen, chef Manaf Al Ghanim, was kind enough to explain the concept of the business lunch telling us that the restaurant wants to give customers a classy experience to help them forget the monotony of the daily grind. The food served is easy on the stomach and service is quick. Furn is located at the Westin Bahrain City Centre. The offer runs from Sunday-Thursday from noon-4pm. A two-course meal costs BD7.5++ and three course is BD9.5++. Call 17 171-441.
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