The opening of Dondurma Booz for Turkish icecream

Hi, Do you like Turkish booza? Have you ever tried Turkish Booza in Istanbul?
If not, no worries. The essence and taste of Turkey is right here in K-Town.

I recently visited the newly opened Dondurma Booz for Turkish icecream.
My auntie loves it and she even buys packets to go from the airport as souvenirs for Kuwait, so I thought of getting her some.

Their location is in Salmiya, Salem Al-Mubarark street (leave AUK University on your right and continue straight and you'll find it on your left).

 

 And this the place.

 

They have a small seating area in the shop and a couple of tables outside,on the terrace.

 

This gave me flashbacks of the time I was in Istanbul. Take your kids and experience the tricks they will do on you, until you take your icecream cone. They're so good at it and its so entertaining to watch it being done on someone else, not me :)

 

There are 4 flavours: vanilla with chocolate chips, pistachio, vanilla and chocolate.

 

My favourite is the pistachio and chocolate. It's so yummy and rich.



 

Treat yourself and try their icecream.

For more pics and info, follow their instagram account: @dondurma_booz

Done: @anfalw

Nail_Away in a Caravan

Hi Ladies. Ever felt like you don't want to leave the house or drive to the salon but you're in serious need of a manicure and pedicure? If yes, this post is for you.

I recently tried an entirely new nails experience. It was a nail Salon in a caravan at home.
You can't picture it, I couldn't either.

 

And here it is. It is a real big caravan. We were planning to have it park in our garden, but the space was not big enough, so we decided to have it behind our house in an empty space.

 

We booked it for my friend Dana's Birthday to treat her, like the princess she is. They greeted us nicely and sang happy birthday to her as she entered the caravan.

 

 The caravan can accomodate two people at a time.

 

This is where they keep all the nail polish and they really have some nice colours and brands, like Saks fifth Avenue.

 

 Please note: that the red rose petals are my addition! :)

 

We were offered tea and coffe and a menu to choose our kind of treatment.
We went for the luxury, because it included a hands and feet mask.

 

The products they used are from MeBath, which I love all the flavours of. We tried Papaya and chocolate.

 

We choose our movie and enjoyed the pampering. At the bottom corner, you can see the rake where they took off and placed our shoes.

 

 This is their moto on the wall.

 

 My Dana being spoiled.

 

My overall experience was that I loved it. The therapists were nice and friendly and very attentive. The nails were neately and professionally done. The caravan idea was very new and creative to me.
The prices were quite reasonable for the service they offered.

 

A thank you note from the Birthday girl Dana on nail_away's comment board.

Follow them on instagram @nail_away and book for your next appointment.

Done: @anfalw
 

Spa Time's new branch

Hi, I recently visited the new branch of Spa Time located in Kipco Tower.
I went with my mama and we booked a one-hour relaxing massage.

 

 

 

The spa is on the 40th floor (We roamed around a bit before getting in the right elevator, so ask the security which elevator to use). The entrance on the right is for men and on the left is the ladies.

 

This is the main reception. We were greeted nicely and given a  form, which we have to fill in with our information and medical history.

 

 The place was nice and cosy and fragrant.

 

 We entered the changing room and put on our bathropes and were escorted to our massage rooms.

 

Until this point, I wasn't allowed to take in my mobile phone, because it goes against the purpose of the relaxation. After the massage, we were taken to a comfortable recovery area, which overlooked AlHamra Tower. We were offered some ginger tea and green salty apples.

 

I loved their products on the sink, they smelled like lemon grass.

 

The overall experience was great. Both my therapist and my mum's were amazing (I even wanted to her home! loool). The place was my favourite of all their branches, because it was clean, spacious and quiet. I enjoyed my visit, and it won't be my last. My mum and I decided to treat ourselves, once every month.

 

Take a load off, and despress at Spa Time.

 

Done: @anfalw

 

Breakfast at The Gathering Bistro

Hi! Today, I'm writing a review of the gathering bistro, since I recently had breakfast there.
I followed them on Instagram and just couldn't fight the tempting photos of the food.
It is located in AlSalhiya in Noor Complex, just opposite of AlSalhiya Complex.

 

This is their outdoor seating area. The weather was quite cold, so we sat inside. But the doors were open allowing a light breeze of cool air to enter.

 

This is the indoor seating area. I loved the concept of a bistro and the idea of different little shops painted on the wall. Its very creative.

 

 This is their menu.

 

I liked the white colour throughout the place and simple interior. check out their hashtag #answeryourcravings

 

One of my friends ordered the falafel wrap. She liked it a lot. (Note: If you don't like spicy food, it could be a little stingy for you).

 

 My other friend ordered the eggs benedict. I tasted it and it was really yummy. The bun was soft, the eggs were perfect and the hollandaise creamy sauce was the best I've ever tasted.

 

We also ordered the flower, which was an eggs and cheese dish with flowery potato slices arranged all around the sides.This was very delicious too.

 

My dish on the other hand, was inedible. I ordered the scrambled eggs and turkey on scones. I tried one bite, but the scones were very hard, dry and salty and I couldn't taste the eggs. I really don't recommend this dish.

 

To make it up, I ordered my all time favourite pleasure food: Pancakes. I don't know about you, but when I see pancakes and kinder, I dig in.

 

Its so amaaazing and ridiculously good. They were soft, more like a sponge cake. I guess you can't go wrong with kinder pancakes, so next time you're there, Try them.

Overall, the experience at the gathering bistro was excellent. The atmosphere of the place was nice. The waiters were attentive and the food was served in a very reasonable amount of time, we didn't have to wait at all. The price of the food was rational. Pay them a visit sometime, you wouldn't regret it.
Thank you and Good luck.

Follow @gatheringkw on instagram for more photos

Done: @anfalw