Brunch Like a Pro: Eats and Treats by Tania Rebello
TDT | Manama
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The concept of brunch has extended over being just about food and beverages. The idea is to help you unwind and get your mind off a busy week. Superb food, drinks and entertainment promises a fun-filled afternoon. So, you have booked your tickets for brunch and are all set to get there. Here are some tips to ensure that you have the best time and get maximum value for every Dinar.
• Arrive early:
You have booked an experience and not simply a meal. Be bold to be on time. Arriving early provides an upper edge as you get to screen the buffet. Everything is freshly prepared and neatly laid out; you have the first pick. You might be among the first few to arrive, giving a sense of calm and control. You can also select a table in a location of your choice. More importantly, brunches come at a price, so you have more time to enjoy.
• Be present:
The digital age has made us like robots, depending on gadgets for entertainment and communication. Put your phone away. Communicate with the people that have accompanied you. Live in the moment and savour each minute. Look around you and soak in the ambience.
• Know the structure:
Brunches often hold a selection of appetisers, main course, and desserts. There are often live counters as well. You must visit the live counters as they dish out freshly prepared meals. You will be able to savour a wide range of food and drinks.
• Browse the buffet:
The temptation of digging in is real. However, it is known that our stomachs can only hold a certain amount of food. Expecting to try everything at a buffet would be ambitious yet unattainable. It is a great idea to screen the buffet before you serve. You can identify your favourites from the wide variety and make mental notes of what you want to eat. This step will ensure you have tasted everything you intended to, before being satiated.
• Select exquisite:
Restaurants offer their guests a variety of dishes that include exquisite ingredients that are sourced through local suppliers and sometimes internationally too. These ingredients include lobster, mussels, quality steaks, sushi, sashimi, and vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes, and rare mushrooms. In terms of dishes, choose a couple of menu items that you would not cook at home. Prime rib, beef Wellington, roast turkey, and artisan bread are a few such items.
• Sample three dishes that are new to you:
Surprise your palate with new flavours. Taste a couple of dishes you are unfamiliar with, and you may find some new favourites. Exploring new flavours gives zest to your life and gets rid of monotony.
• Live cooking counters are obligatory:
Take advantage of live counters as they hold the secret to a piping hot plate of food. Food is prepared in front of you, and you can expect a feast of grilled fish and meat, noodles, pasta, steaks, and shawarma customised to your preferences. For dessert, freshly prepared waffles and crepes are delicious!
• Pace out the courses:
Brunches usually last about 4 hours, that is enough time to savour all your favourites from the buffet. Rushing through a buffet can make you feel stuffed and bloated. Going leisurely will enable you to appreciate the experience without negative consequences. Pastry chefs produce some of the most fascinating sweet treats ever! A sweet finish is all you need to end your brunch experience. Chocolate and fruit-based desserts, puddings and custards, ice creams, waffles, pancakes, crepes, artistic cakes and pastries, the options are endless. Savour these works of art with a plate of dessert.
• Wind up with a hot beverage and a stroll:
A long culinary adventure calls for a relaxing finish. Sip a piping hot cup of green tea to aid digestion, followed by a short walk. Walking helps to feel at ease and reduces evening slump, though a nap would seem apt.
• Enjoy yourself:
Delight in every activity at the brunch experience. Brunchtime is nothing short of a party. Sway to the music, laugh and enjoy conversations, eat to your heart’s content. After all, you have earned it.
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