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CT: The Greenhouse or La Colombe?
We have been to La Colombe 3 times. Never disappointed. Food, service and atmosphere were always excellent.
Moving to Nairobi from US - foodstuffs to take?
The Cafe Luna bagels, chips etc., can also be found in. Chandarana supermarkets at ABC place and also Lavington Green shopping centre.
Bought some today for a BBQ tomorrow. :)
Perth and the North West - Options?
Hello. My wife and I have a trip coming up in April to Perth, and the North West Coast.
We will be staying in Fremantle. Any advice on breakfast spots with a nice water view? Willing to travel up as far as Cottesloe.
We then head up north for a week, with nights spent in Monkey Mia, Coral Bay and Exmouth. Any restaurant/cafe recommendations up here?
Also on ANZAC day we are in Perth. Want a long lunch dining experience.
Thanks in advance.
RWA
Dining in Nairobi - An Overview
Just had lunch at Tamambo. They have a few African dishes, or their take on African dishes.
A new wine bar has opened at The Junction. Very pricey wines by the glass. It is called WW Bar and Wine Shop.
Medusa has closed down:(
Brew Bistro is still around, and has great dining options, and a very happening bar and terrace with good entertainment.
Dining in Nairobi - An Overview
Discount for booking at Blanco's
http://www.eatout.co.ke/Articles.asp?ID=354
Dining in Nairobi - An Overview
Blanco's does not serve authentic Nyama Choma. All their other dishes are excellent. They also have a good wine list. It was set up by two former employee's of The Tamarind Group, so excellent backgrounds there. I am not sure who runs it now.
For Nyama Choma, you could try Segret Hotel near CID Headquarters.
Dining in Nairobi - An Overview
Erly - Hello. There are really no high end restaurants serving Kenyan food. You will find all hotels will have a few Kenyan dishes on their buffet.
Typical Kenyan foods included starches (Ugali, Irio, Mukimo, Githeri), and then greens (sukuma, cabbage, potato's) and meat (usually grilled called Nyama Choma).
There are heaps of Nyama Choma joints around, but none would be upmarket.
Where will you be staying?
Kenya: Good wines or wine shops in Nairobi?
There is a new distributor for West Australian wines called Makkin. Their website is www.makkin.net
Kenya: Good wines or wine shops in Nairobi?
Try Wines of the World in Kileleshwa. Also this Friday/Saturday 19/20 March is the Wine show at Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel Nairobi.
We buy our wine from Chandarana Suoermarket at ABC Place. If you ask they give a bakers dozen.
Wine is epxensive in Kenya due to the duty and taxes.
We have found a local Sav blanc called Leleshwa. Kshs 500 a bottle, and very drinkable.
Happy drinking in Nairobi.
Dining in Nairobi - An Overview
How Nairobi has changed for the better for food.
Medusa is my favourite at the moment with their Fish and Chips (beer battered lobster tail), and salmon with nero pasta served on a lobster bisque. The wine list is good.
A new seafood restaurant has opened at ABC Place. It is called Seven and has a great menu and wine list. Very fresh.
Brew Bistro does excellent food (beer battered calamri, satay, steak with foie gras, wild mushrooms, truffled mash and madeira sauce). Their beer is great, and good value for money.
For Chinesse I like Spring Garden on James Gichuru Road. Authentic and well priced.
Nobody has really mentioned Mediterraneo restaurants with their branches in Westlands and The Junction Shopping Mall. It has a very extensive menu and is excellent value for money. service is good. Portions are large.
Then there is La Sulemeria in Dhanjal Apartments in Lavington. It is a small Italian restaurant with home made pasta's and breads. Good food and good service.
Hotels in Nairobi do not really rank well when it comes to food, except for Fairview. We have dined several times at Sankara in Westlands, and while the food is good, it is overpriced and service is lousy. Their pastry's are excellent, as it their wine selection. They have a great roof top bar called Sarabi, which is great for one drink before you move on.
The best burgers in town I would say are at Burger Hut, which is in Westlands, Been around for more then 20 years, and they are tasty and cheap. US$5 for a double cheese burger with bacon and fries.
Went to Habesha Ethiopian on saturday for lunch and it was BUSY. Expats and locals alike. Food is excellent and good value for money. The tibs (roast goat meat) was especially good. I was with a vegan and he loved the other dishes.
There is also a new website called www.eatout.co.ke that has reviews and guides to the dining scene in Kenya.
Happy chowing:)
Johannesburg staying one night at Intercontinental
Which Intercont are you staying at? Airport or Sandton?
Halal food in Nairobi and Mombasa?
Most restaurants serve Halal meat. Where are u looking at going out to?
Wineries and restaurants - Western Australia
In Perth, I would go to Jacksons which is on Beaufort Street. You may need to book 2-3 weeks out. They have a great degustaion menu. I ate there last week, and it was fantastic. Near by is a wine bar called Must. They have a good champagne selection, and superb food. They also get some great oysters.
Another restaurant is Star Anise. I can't remember where it is. Also The Essex in Fremantle. Great breakfasts overlooking Cottesloe beach at the Blue Duck. On weekends you must book.
In Margaret River, I like the food at Lamonts Winery. Kate Lamont is a great chef, who also has several restaurants in Perth. She has opened a new wine store in East Perth. http://www.lamonts.com.au/
A great restaurant in Margaret River is at Cape Lodge. In 2007 it was voted highly by Conde Nast. Then there is Providore, which is more of a sharing menu with good wine available.
Have heaps of fun
Biltong - where to get the best?
The Biltong at Buthers shop is fantastic. They have a chilli one, and also game meat ones. The great thing is you can try it before you buy. Also they will shred it, slice it, or lop off a hunk for you to buy. I always bring back at least 1/2 a kilo for my mates at home, and it lasts a few days.
Must eat's in Dubai?
We had dinner at Budha Bar earlier this year. It is at Grosvenor House, and was great food, fab atmosphere.
