SAKINA’S BBQ Located in a little corner in Karen, Sakina’s BBQ is a surprise and a delight. A family run business that specializes in Bohra cuisine, a traditional way of making food that combines culture and tradition that the Bohra people hold dear. One of these traditional ways of cooking and serving food is the Thal, a communal way of eating that represents the close community of the Bohras. The Thal is a large round metal plate, the eating focus where family members sit around it, sharing from the same plate, enjoying each of the courses coming their way. This is the meal that we enjoyed on a beautiful day, being warmly welcomed in, led to the Thal and sitting down on the floor rather ungracefully. Sakina, the owner of the restaurant, took us through this traditional meal from the square cloth called Safra that is placed on the carpet. Before the meal starts, we began by taking a grain of salt which is believed to clear the taste buds and cure many diseases. The meal began with salt and ended with salt and unlike most meals, the Bohra meal started with dessert, a delicious plate of sweetened rice called Sondanu and Julto Pool, a homemade custard with egg white island after which was followed by four other courses accompanied with pickles, and salads and ending with homemade coconut ice cream. Every meal was had together, no separate plates or even sections. Everything was shared and all the food was finished, with our hosts informing us on the importance of food and not allowing any to be wasted. The Thal dining experience is available upon request, but if it’s not your style, not to worry. Sakina and her son Mohammed have developed a regular menu with favourites like poussin chicken, bhajias and more. LIDO LOUNGE AT WHITESANDS The best thing about this job is that we get to travel and experience new things. The launch of the Lido Lounge in Whitesands is one of these new experiences. Everyone knows of Whitesands, the famous hotel with the beautiful pools so perfect for family trips and a popular destination during the holidays. But now, people can look forward to something more at Whitesands. Lido is known for their brilliant seafood, but now, you can enjoy your crab as well as great music and cocktails. The Lido Lounge is the new hot spot in Mombasa with an epic sea view, menu and bar; a bar that is run by The Bar Factory, a team of two mixologists who are experts at creating cocktails for bars 18
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