The familiar clink of elegant champagne flutes is followed by at first, some subtle lip-smacking and then a harmonious declaration, “So good!” with agreeable nods all around the table. With my eyes hidden behind my…
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Restaurant Review: Curry Flavors at Nairobi’s Concord Hotel & Suites
A meal at the flagship Indian restaurant at Nairobi’s newest hotel, The Concord, is an education. Curry Flavors offers a window into something else. Despite its location close to Diamond Plaza in the busy Nairobi…
#SusanEats: Molasses? Jack Daniel’s? How Nyama Mama’s ribs won me over
The newest culinary offering in Nairobi, which opened officially on June 1st, does not have the most imaginative of names. It’s called Nyama Mama Express, part of the forthcoming Nyama Mama restaurants (flagship space opening…
#SusanEats: A rare buffet I actually enjoy
“Since it’s a Kenyan affair, Karibu.” So says my lunch host. Before me is a plate of Kenyan dishes that I’ve carefully curated from the weekly Kenyan-themed lunch buffet at Lord Delamare Terrace at Fairmont…
#SusanEats: Rediscovering Nairobi’s Tapas Ceviche Bar
I always enjoy returning to a place I use to frequent and love – especially one that serves delicious plates of food worthy of sharing. Tapas Ceviche Bar’s food effort is full of thought, respect…
#RestaurantReview: Nairobi’s 360 Degrees Pizza does brunch
Do you need to be Italian to cook great Italian-inspired food? The answer is no. But it’s not a bad idea to apprentice under Enzo Coccia, a master pizzaiolo in Napoli, Italy either – that’s…
#SusanEats: New chef at dusitD2 Nairobi’s Thai restaurant
“I make it like Thailand?” Chef Pairote Pimswat of dusitD2 Nairobi’s modern Thai restaurant SOI graciously asks, referring to the desired level of spiciness I preferred. Instantaneously I felt at home, perhaps even more so…
#SusanEats: Chef’s Table at Nairobi’s Sarova Stanley
Dining at a chef’s table is culinary exclusivity defined. The private dining experience allows you to get to know the men and women behind the preparation of your delicious meal – the latest stage in…
#SusanEats: Sierra Burger Bar at Yaya Centre
The menu at Sierra Burger Bar, the recently redesigned lower-floor space of Sierra Brasserie at Yaya Centre, is short and to the point. If you’re not craving for burgers, then I would suggest heading upstairs…
#SusanEats: Pablo’s at Best Western Premier
With more than 4,000 hotels in the world, the Best Western hotel brand has progressively grown their offering to include more amenities and features, which has also been translated in culinary experience. In Nairobi, Best…