Y UE M N W MOY N T H E B L O C K NEW SPA AT THE ARBOR Everyone knows and loves The Arbor, nestled in the heart of Lavington and almost always at the top of people’s recommended list. For years now, it’s been a stable and familiar environment for its fans- you know what to expect and that’s that. But recently, The Arbor launched their new spa and massage section. They have taken their passion for wellness when it comes to food and space and turned it into a more holistic experience for customers. A few steps away from the restaurant is their massage parlour and a small section for nail care. By request, I was welcomed to try their 60-minute Swedish massage on a Friday afternoon and after a busy work week, I was glad for the chance. Full disclosure, I am not a fan of massages. Other than the price always being intimidating, I never feel as
comfortable as people always say you’re supposed to feel. It’s usually so stressful for me and I would rather have a manicure. Having said that, I put aside my unease and gave The Arbor a try. First, I am the type of person to be comforted by the presence of food so the knowledge that I could have the massage then eat my feelings in less than 5 minutes made me feel much better. I needn’t have worried though. The space was beautiful and the team was lovely, talking me through the massage and making sure I was comfortable. The masseuse was kind enough to notice my discomfort and allowed me to share my thoughts on what I wanted and didn’t want. Safe to say, my tense shoulders felt exponentially better. The massage was soothing and more importantly for me, worth every penny. If you’re like me and want to relax BUT not spend too
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much money, The Arbor is your spot. And best of all, you can finish the experience with a happy dog to make you smile, plants everywhere and food! NEW BAKERY AT PAN ASIAN YAO Pan Asian Yao and its affiliated chain of restaurants have been making a buzz in the Nairobi scene for months now and it doesn’t look like they’re about to stop! Their bakery recently launched and I had the honour of trying out most of their menu. We had cupcakes, customised cakes, special edition mandazi desserts and my favourite, blueberry tiramisu. My baking tour started with a sit down with the Chef who walked me through all the treats and the goals for Pan Asian Yao and future projects. Like most Chefs, Chef Rahul has a passion for reinvention and beauty in the somewhat absurd. His Mandazi treats are proof of this: Chocolate filled Mandazi’s and caramel flavoured ones? Yup! He’s got them all! And, unlike the Tiramisu you and I usually have, his team have done a retelling of the classic dessert by creating their own version of ladyfingers and adding blueberries for an extra twist of flavour. For now, the items from the bakery are only available at Pan Asian Yao but will be available at Nyama Mama’s soon. BRUNCH AT RADISSON Radisson Blu in Upper Hill is, for me, the equivalent of a dreamscape. Thriving orchids in every corner, an interior that had to be designed by an artist and restaurants that make you proud to be there. Chophouse and Larder are a sight to behold but my focus, for now, is the Sunday Brunch at Larder. I am a breakfast person but slowly, brunch is
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