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Time Out Abu Dhabi
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
You can now buy a 24k gold kunafa chocolate bar in Abu Dhabi
Us Abu Dhabians like the finer things in life so it's only right we're getting… a 24k gold kunafa chocolate bar. Yes, you read that right. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has unveiled its new Conrad Chocolate Bar, which offers four new (and very exciting) flavours of the popular kunafa chocolate that's been going viral all over the world. Created by the hotel's executive pastry chef Sumeda, they're all priced at Dhs125. There's the opulent 24-karat gold pistachio kunafa, but also three others: Arabic coffee toffee with caramelised pistachio kunafa Lotus kunafa with crushed pistachio Black cookies in yuzu chocolate with pistachio Kunafa And as if that wasn't luxurious enough, five chocolate bars have a golden ticket hidden inside that will get you some pretty exciting perks. One lucky winner will get a one-night stay for two with breakfast at the hotel, which just happens to be one of the best hotels in Abu Dhabi. Famous for its 74th-floor observation deck (which you can visit even if you're not staying in the hotel), it's a five-star hotel that's perfect for staycationing like royalty. Another golden ticket winner will get to experience a tailor-made chocolate-tasting journey paired with fine teas at Lobby Lounge. For the chocoholics, there are also signature chocolate-inspired drinks at Ray's Bar; an authentic Zeppole al Cioccolato experience at SOLE and a private chocolate masterclass with executive pastry chef Sumeda, the genius behind the new chocolate bars. So how can you get your hands on one of these bars and potentially win one of the golden tickets? Head to Conrad Etihad Towers, where you can purchase the exclusive treats from the hotel's Lobby Lounge. Race you there? Dhs125. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche Street, @conradetihadtowers (02 811 5555). More things to do in Abu Dhabi Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, May 18-24
For the first time in the city, Regent Hong Kong's Lobby Lounge is hosting Japan's award-winning Shogun Burger and its head chef, Atsuko Ohgiya, from May 21 to 27. The pop-up offers a rare chance for locals to savour four signature burgers made with premium Japanese black Wagyu , served with fries or a salad, a drink and a dessert of your choice. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, May 18-24
For the first time in the city, Regent Hong Kong's Lobby Lounge is hosting Japan's award-winning Shogun Burger and its head chef, Atsuko Ohgiya, from May 21 to 27. The pop-up offers a rare chance for locals to savour four signature burgers made with premium Japanese black Wagyu , served with fries or a salad, a drink and a dessert of your choice. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Boston Globe
21-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Off-season charm: A cozy getaway to Niagara and Toronto
Advertisement With Canadian currency running about 30 percent cheaper than the US dollar, this is also an ideal time to combine shopping, strolling, and saunas in bustling Toronto with ice wines, quiet dinners, and the majesty of the roaring water in Niagara Falls. The long weekend proved to be one of the most romantic of our nearly 30 years of marriage. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Weather can be a wild card, as we discovered, but a few drops of rain (or even snow) hardly feel out of place on the shores of Lake Ontario. And when it's chilly, what better to do with a loved one than lean in just a bit closer for warmth? A wall mural in Toronto's Little Portugal neighborhood. Alex Pulaski Icy falls and ice wine The history of lighting the falls at night dates to the 1860s, honoring a visit from British royalty. Since then, a simple string of 200 lights has been replaced by an elaborate system of 21 low-voltage xenon lamps. They emit the equivalent of 8 billion candles, and seeing the falls for the first time at night draped in reds and blues and greens is a sight. We walked and took it all in — first the majestic Horseshoe Falls that command the eye, than the less imposing (but still grand) American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Then it was dinner with falls views through a panoramic wall of windows at Advertisement The Horseshoe Falls is by far the biggest component of Niagara Falls. Alex Pulaski The first day dawned blustery, and we strolled the paved walkway to visit the falls again. They seem impossibly close, with ice clinging to surfaces sprayed by the water. We had the place almost to ourselves — only about two dozen people had gathered at the Table Rock viewpoint for Horseshoe Falls. Just a half-hour from Niagara Falls, perched on the edge of Lake Ontario, awaits Niagara-on-the-Lake. The quaint city's shops and cafes along tree-lined Queen Street date to the 19th century. We sampled ice wines, a regional specialty made from grapes frozen on the vine, resulting in a super-sweet, often fruity wine. The elegant, Michelin-recommended On our last morning, we took to the air with Afternoon tea at the Shangri-La Toronto's Lobby Lounge. Alex Pulaski A city teeming with choices Canada's largest city is also its most diverse, with more than 250 ethnicities and 180 languages. It is often hailed as the world's most diverse city, and we soon explored its ethnic neighborhoods, from the multiple Chinatowns to Little Italy to Little Portugal. Advertisement The city offers a delightful blend of modern skyscrapers, staid brick buildings, and Victorian houses redecorated by muralists and graffiti artists. Change is ceaseless – witness the cranes dotting the skyline and the blurring neighborhood edges. You can find Portuguese delis in Little Portugal, but they are flanked by Indian, Egyptian, Mexican, Thai, or Argentine eateries. Or French tacos, whatever those are. There's so much to do and see that one recalls that first experience at a dizzying buffet, trying to squeeze as much in as possible, just wishing for more time (and beltline). Choices abound: Zip to the top of iconic Spend a couple of hours exploring historic Sample some of the best meals you could dream of, from a traditional One of the best views of the city revealed itself during a guided outing with Toronto's Kensington Market neighborhood is packed with vintage shops and whimsically painted buildings. Alex Pulaski In such a bustling city, it can be hard to slow down. But at the stylish That relaxation took various shapes, from a slow breakfast in the hotel to a couples massage at the Miraj Hammam Spa. As I look back, the scene I can't shake is an afternoon tea we experienced there. Cold outside, warm inside. A piano playing. A fire burning. The redolent scent of tea arriving, and afterward a tower of desserts so beautifully made that it seemed sinful to eat them. So we waited, taking photos and willing the moment to stretch just a bit longer. A sweet memory, waiting to be unpacked later.
