A LUMINATING DELIGHT

The hustle of the city had Gergana Ivanov making dinner reservations at O’Glacée Restaurant, one of Alwadi Hotel Doha’s prestigious realm of outlets.

Idecided to spoil myself and have dinner at O’Glacée Restaurant after indulging with a facial treatment in the Alwadi Hotel’s M|Spa, as I had heard positive reviews of this restaurant and needless to say, I was impressed with my dining experience. I made my way to the third floor and by the time I had arrived, the sun had gone down and the moon was glistening overhead with its reflection in the swimming pool making this a sublime experience.

As I walked out and looked around, I could see the Al Fanar centre in its magnificent glory across the soothing blue colour of the outdoor pool. It was perfect to sit outside and enjoy the current weather of Doha whilst it lasted. With a beautiful outdoor setting that includes chicly designed tables, comfortable couches and a bar, I was astonished to find a location that was completely occupied by people having dinner, enjoying a drink or simply relaxing with the dynamic views of the city. It’s refreshing to finally have a space in Doha that really knows how to go all out and cater to a variety of people. The hospitality of this place started as soon as I was escorted by the friendly staff who gave me a blanket to cover myself from the strong winds we have been experiencing lately. They recommended that I try one of their signature drinks called ‘Million Dollar Lady’, a sweet and sour drink that was inspired by the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. As the night went on, I was mesmerized by MGallery and the stories that came with it. The menu was a fusion of flavours from all over the world but predominantly focused on Mediterranean cuisine. The idea was simple yet well executed with their use of fresh ingredients. For starters, my Asian style sautéed chicken with chunky peanut sauce and a quinoa salad made this a divine combination to begin with. The skewered chicken was presented on a banana leaf, immediately amplifying and adding an Asian feel to the visual. Complementing the juicy and perfectly cooked dish was the peanut sauce that came together impeccably.