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New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hole-y Delight! Mad Over Donuts Lands in Hyderabad
There's something about doughnuts that feels like childhood — sugary, soft and unapologetically indulgent. Now, that comforting bite of nostalgia has officially landed in Hyderabad with Mad Over Donuts (MOD) finally setting up their flagship store in the city. For years, people with a sweet tooth have waited, and now, the wait has a sprinkle-filled sweet reward. The doughnuts at MOD are soft, delicious, and a must-try, with flavours like Double Trouble, Kit Kat, and Brownie. With the new experiential donut setup, you can now customise your doughnut just the way you like it. The beverages served complement the doughnuts perfectly, making it an ideal combination. 'I think it was always on the cards for us to come in, and eventually we realised that Hyderabad is a market we just had to enter. As a brand, we've only expanded to six cities so far, but Hyderabad is such a receptive bakery and biryani go hand in hand. It felt like the right time to open our own store here,' says Tarak Bhattacharya, executive director and CEO of MOD. This isn't just another dessert outlet. MOD's Hyderabad store is one of its biggest flagships. The CEO expresses, 'What makes it special is the experiential doughnut activity. Kids, adults, and anyone can come and try their hands at doughnut-making. It's all about experiencing your own doughnut journey.' With the rising tide of health-conscious consumers, MOD is also preparing to evolve its menu. 'We're already in the process of R&D for our vegan and sugar-free doughnuts. I always say that when you indulge, you don't count calories. However, there is a segment that asks for healthier options, and we're working on that too,' reveals Tarak.
Time Out Dubai
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Best burger restaurants in Dubai 2025: 10 top-rated spots to try next
So if you're in Dubai as a resident, tourist or professional on business, you need to know the best places to get yourself a burger in town. Check out the full list of Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025 winners here For the fourth year in a row, we've eaten our way around Dubai's best burger restaurants and bars to discover the best dishes on offer. Time Out Dubai reviews anonymously and pays for all its meals. For more on the review process click here. These are the best Burger restaurants in Dubai, as recognised by the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025. The best burger bar in Dubai 2025 WINNER Smash and Sear at Maxzi The Good Food Shop Credit: Smash and Sear at Maxzi The Good Food Shop Hungry for a smashed burger? This is the place for you. Maxzi was originally an online grocery store, before setting up shop in the hip Al Quoz in 2018. And since then its awesome burgers have drawn in a loyal following. Burgers are made with wagyu beef and smooshed into squidgy potato buns, smothered with onion, pickles and house sauce. Hungry? Go for the double cheeseburger. Extra-hungry? Go large with the triple patty. Pair it with tater tots and you're onto a good thing. Now officially the best burger in Dubai for 2025, this is one patty you'll be dreaming of for days. Unlicensed. Al Shafar Investment Building, Al Quoz, (04 395 3988). Check out our full Smash and Sear at Maxzi The Good Food Shop review here Highly commended Eleven Green (Credit: Eleven Green) The brainchild of husband and wife duo Sultan and Kinda Chatila – aka supperclub stars Tanos At 8 – there was great anticipation when Eleven Green opened. And this brilliant burger bar fulfilled all expectations. With Art Deco-style décor and green banquettes, the interiors contrast with the stripped-back metal trays the burgers come on and it's a cooler-than-cool place to grab a burger. And the burgers themselves are excellent. Don't miss the Double Trouble, with cheese, onion, pickles and signature 11G sauce in a potato bun, or the signature Bull Burger smothered in melted cheddar, onions, house-made bacon jam and the team's famed bull sauce. Unlicensed. Umm Suqeim, Check out our full Eleven Green review here. Pickl Dubai's best takeaways and food deliveries: there's one for every occasion. (Credit: Pickl) Everyone's heard of Pickl – and with good reason, it's a giant when it comes to the best burgers in Dubai. A multiple winner of the best burger in Dubai award, you can look forward to a perfectly seared patty, smothered in special sauce and snuggled into a squishy potato bun. Not only are the beef versions lip-smackingly good, Pickl's chicken sando has become the stuff of legend, so make sure you order one of each – you won't regret it. Morning, noon, night – there's never a wrong time to dig into a Pickl burger. Unlicensed. One JLT, JLT, (04 584 6859). Check out our full Pickl review here Shortlisted Beau Restaurant Credit: Beau Restaurant This cute burger joint has a concise menu for lovers of the smash burger. Opt for the original – comprising a double Angus beef patty, sliced cheese Elysee sauce and white onion. Feeling fancy? The truffle is for you, while if you like things spicy then the jalapeño version brings the heat. For something a little different the smash toast comes with a single Angus patty and sliced cheese in a smashed bun, plus there's a selection of potatoes served in a variety of ways, if regular fries are not your thing. Unlicensed. Jumeirah 3, @ (04 224 7348). Good Burger at Maiz Tacos Credit: Instagram @@goodburgerdxb Part of popular Mexican joint Maiz Tacos, Good Burger opened in 2020 and quickly found a following of burger fans in JLT. Promising to use only the freshest of premium ingredients, it's a small spot that packs a punch when it comes to quality. Get stuck into the original Good Burger if you're keeping things simple, or ramp it up a notch with the mushroom and Gruyère version. If you're a fan of Maiz Tacos, try the Birria Burger for a palate-popping combo of the two concepts. Unlicensed. Cluster Y, JLT, @goodburgerdxb (04 514 4712). High Joint Credit: High Joint This tiny burger bar in Dubai's Al Manara only has a handful of tables, but it is the definition of small but mighty. Having been set up by three Emirati friends in 2018, it's gone from strength to strength and is now known for whipping up some of the best burgers in Dubai. Messy and moreish, these burgers are also pretty creative – coming with a variety of toppings from pineapple to truffle. The High Jamz, smothered with caramelised onions and beef bacon is a top pick, pair it with a mountain of fries and get dipping in those sauces. Unlicensed. Al Manara, @ (04 268 1586). Check out our full High Joint review here. LENTO Credit: LENTO This home-grown burger joint comes from Emirati chef Faisal Naser and is a top pick for a tasty patty in Dubai. Found nestled away on Al Wasl Road, the restaurant is a super-cool spot with a focus on music, with vinyl records and a DJ booth, plus stripped-back décor and a hip vibe. When it comes to eats, LENTO serves some of the best burgers in Dubai, being cooked perfectly and jam-packed with flavour. For a rich, indulgent burger go for the double umami or mushroom and Swiss, while chicken burger fans will want to get their chops around the honey butter version. Unlicensed. Al Wasl, @ SALT Credit: SALT Salt is one of the most famous burger names in Dubai. A home-grown brand, the cool burger bar can be found at various events and pop-ups around the city, but the ultimate place to enjoy a Salt burger is at its home on Kite Beach. With views of the Arabian Gulf, you'll find holidaymakers and residents alike flocking to this burger joint, with families and friends digging into the flavour-packed patties and wolfing down fries. Go for the original Salt burger, or opt for a selection of sliders, the chicken Cheetos version is a loveable classic. Unlicensed. Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim, @findsalt (055 996 5802). Check out our full SALT review here SLAW We know a thing or two about burgers at Time Out Dubai and SLAW's multi-layered stacks are some of the best in town. With patties smashed to perfection, the beef options are solid (always go for the double) while the chicken parma burger with parma sauce, berg lettuce and grated Parmesan is a welcome twist on a classic. Get the corn ribs on the side and choose one of seven types of fries, from classic and truffle to sweet potato and dirty. Unlicensed. Al Hudaiba Road, Jumeirah 1 @ (04 547 6777). Ugly Burger Having previously been a resident of Dar Wasl Mall, Ugly Burger is now providing burger-hungry Palm residents with the goods, thanks to a move to Nakheel Mall in 2023. Gloriously messy burgers are packed full of flavour, whether you're after beef, chicken, shrimp or vegan versions, all smothered in sauce and nestled into a soft bun. Feeling indulgent? Make a beeline for the double truffle burger – which is as rich, earthy and meaty as it sounds – or keep it simple with a classic cheeseburger. Order some loaded fries and you're all set for one of the best burgers in Dubai. Unlicensed. Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah, @ (058 110 8432). Check out our full Ugly Burger review here Other award-winning spots in Dubai 10 of the best pubs with food in Dubai that you need on your radar Roast, burger or pie? 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CNET
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
I Just Can't Stop Thinking About This Bizarre Netflix Docuseries
Netflix sure is packed with thought-provoking documentaries. In fact, the streamer's non-fiction library can be a bit overwhelming if you don't know what to watch. When it comes to my preferred documentary flavor, the bizarre, unpredictable Tiger King variety is what I usually want to watch. And dare I say, I've been looking for something wild and weird to dig my teeth into for some time. I found what I wanted in The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga. It's a quick binge at just three one-hour episodes, and the story that unfolds here has stayed with me for months. Emmy-winning directing duo Maclain and Chapman Way, the brothers behind Netflix's Untold series and Wild Wild Country, are the creators behind The Kings of Tupelo. It's a stranger-than-fiction true crime tale that follows Paul Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator and outspoken conspiracy theorist who finds himself at the center of a small-town rivalry that evolves into a terrorist manhunt. The legend of Elvis Presley looms large in Tupelo, Mississippi (the King's birthplace) and informs much of who Curtis is. His fascination with Elvis led him to don a bedazzled body suit and hit the stage to do his best rendition of Presley. In a town where Elvis impersonators are a dime a dozen, Curtis made a name for himself. Seriously -- he won awards. Read more: Netflix Review: Our Top Choice in a Crowded Market Jack Curtis is the brother of Paul Kevin Curtis, and the other Elvis impersonator in the family in The Kings of Tupelo on Netflix. Netflix Seeing his brother's success, Jack Curtis (a man who runs a successful insurance agency) tried his hand at doing the Elvis thing, which led the brothers to form Double Trouble, the world's first duo revue honoring The King. This is just one of the many quirky details that make The Kings of Tupelo such a fun watch. As someone unfamiliar with the real life story that inspired the series, I was not expecting the unpredictable twists waiting for their turn to flip things on their heads. Things go from one WTF moment to another quickly, making this a wild and never dull watch. I've seen criticism that the series perpetuates stereotypes about the South, and I can understand that argument. However, it wasn't my experience watching the series. As someone who has never been to the area, I found the program's array of colorful characters (and there are a lot) endearing to the story being told. Paul Kevin Curtis and Jack Curtis suit up as Elvis Presley to perform as Double Trouble in Netflix's The Kings of Tupelo. Screenshot by Aaron Pruner/CNET Whether it's Steve Holland, the funeral home director and former politician, who happily leans into some big Boss Hogg energy, or sociopathic martial arts teacher James Everett Dutschke, who would probably send chills up John Kreese's spine, The Kings of Tupelo is littered with eccentric folks who feel like they walked right out of a Coen Brothers movie. Throughout the three episodes, Curtis tells his story through the guise of a finished screenplay, adding an off-kilter, cinematic quality to the whole thing. The Ways lean into this narrative voice, as unreliable as it sometimes feels, giving Curtis's vision full power. The result is an engaging documentary that sometimes feels like it was inspired by a sprawling made-up yarn he found during a deep dive on Reddit. Still, there are plenty of facts that substantiate the ride Curtis is taking us on. Yes, he picked fights with various businesses and people in town. Sure, he truly does idolize self-improvement guru Tony Robbins. He's a conspiracy theory nut who faced one fallback after another. Like the time he accidentally set fire to his home (he blamed government agents for this), which only reinforced his role as the undeterred victim. Curtis is a character full of contradictions. He can't seem to get out of his own way, incapable of learning from his own mistakes or admitting he may have been the one at fault. He's also the self-imposed embodiment of a small-town underdog with impeccable storytelling chops. Paul Kevin Curtis wears a bag over his head and addresses the camera in a scene from the Netflix docuseries The Kings of Tupelo. Netflix And that is probably what makes him so fascinating to watch. One minute, you want to hug him -- the next, you want to punch him in the neck. The craziness hits a climax in an impeccably paced third episode, which drops one unbelievable bombshell after another on the viewer. It's a truly riveting watch that culminates with an unexpected pièce de résistance reveal that makes the time it took to get here absolutely well-earned. I mentioned a terrorist attack earlier, and this is where the series leans heavily into the true crime genre, and it's also what propelled Curtis into the public eye. I won't divulge all the details, but I will say the case involves one of Curtis's Tupelo rivalries, an assassination attempt of the president and a bizarre revenge plot that nearly put Curtis in prison for life. The Kings of Tupelo is really that good. It explores conspiracy culture and the internet echo chambers that fuel it, and it's a fun look at the colorful community of Tupelo, Mississippi, and the enduring legacy of the King of Rock and Roll. Moreover, the series is a surprisingly engaging underdog tale about a man who can't keep his mouth shut or learn from his mistakes, and the stranger-than-fiction criminal conspiracy he unwittingly became the victim of. Add all these elements up, and it's no wonder that, for the past few months, The Kings of Tupelo has been living rent-free in my head.
