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Reflection And Celebration
by Fact ME
With the Holy Month upon us, we are enjoying a period of reflection and, even for those of us who do not observe, this is a special time when we take the opportunity to adopt the habits of our Arab hosts and join together with friends and family for evening gatherings where good food and a great atmosphere are what’s on the menu. To help you decide where to break your fast or hold your get-together, we’ve come up with more than 40 Iftar and Suhour options to suit every taste. I hope you enjoy trying some of them.
And, as Eid approaches, as well as gifts our thoughts turn to travel for the long weekend break. So, we looked at some short-hop destinations that are an easy flight from Qatar and will offer lots to see, do and experience.
I love our 5 Over 5 interview this month with Patrick Blanc, who was in town to unveil his fantastical vertical gardens in two of the restaurants at Printemps Doha. He’s a man whose childhood hobby has become his life’s passion and he’s inspired me to be a bit more adventurous with my small plot.
As the Fact Dining Awards draw ever closer, my colleagues have been out and about sampling some delicious food around town. I think it’s going to be harder than ever to pick winners this year, especially with so many great newer offerings available – don’t forget to cast your votes at factqatar.com And, for this month’s test drive, we got behind the wheel of the new Maserati, be still my beating heart!
As always, you’ll also find our usual roundups of news from around Qatar as well as from the worlds of fashion, tech and entertainment.
I very much hope you enjoy this month’s issue and wish you, once again, Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak.
VOLUME 09, ISSUE 10
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