Friday, July 25, 2014

Erbil Food and Drink

One of the oldest venues for fine dining on the Erbil scene, Hawler Restaurant has long been a firm favorites of the local business community.With a fully licensed bar and serving a plethora of classic oriental dishes until the early hours, the restaurant has become something of a business forum over the years – a perfect venue for closing a deal or celebrating a successful venture.

Good food, an extensive garden for al-fresco dining on those long summer nights and an opportunity to make valuable local business contacts – Hawler Restaurant has it all.Tarin Restaurant  Located just after the checkpoint on the Massif-Salahaddin Road. The rolling lawns and sophisticated dining rooms of this high-standing five-star restaurant provide a peaceful retreat from the madding crowds of the city centre.Train’s menu offers a choice selection of different dishes and there are live concerts by international singers every evening.

On the second floor of this prestigious restaurant, you’ll find a spacious and well-stocked bar that provides a comfortable venue for an aperitif or an informal get together with friends. The jewel in Tarin’s crown however has to be its large, meticulously tended garden – complete with a stage for summer entertainment - that has been providing a perfect backdrop for family celebrations, business events and romantic candle-lit dinners since the restaurant first opened its doors in 2008.

Since then, Tarin has firmly established itself as a key player on Erbil’s five-star dining circuit.Seasons Restaurant Start your day at Seasons restaurant with a tasty breakfast. A leisurely lunch with business associates’, a delightful day-ending dinner or Friday’s Brunch celebrations with family and friends.

A vast outdoor garden, pools and water fountains awaits you as you sample Season scrumptious food varieties, mouth-watering global food choices and Chef driven international buffet and cuisine.SAMAD Restaurant   SAMAD Restaurant is one of the well-known restaurants in Kurdistan. The Erbil luxury branch located on 60 Metre Street near the white mosque.

At SAMAD you will enjoy your meal whether its launch, brunch or dinner with variety of Eastern and Western meals and Italian kitchen at a very nice atmosphere with high quality of services.Iraqi Touch Restaurant  One of Erbil’s newest arrivals on the dining scene is Iraqi Touch whose management team promises an “extraordinary and unique casual food experience”.

The restaurant’s upbeat, monochrome interior and friendly staff provide an elegant yet laid back setting in which to tantalise the senses with some of the best Iraqi food on offer in the Kurdistan capital.

Iraqi Touch is all about food – traditional Iraqi food at its best.
Using fresh, locally-grown produce and a classical array of oriental spices and herbs, the chefs at Iraqi Touch serve a plethora of traditional mouth-watering delights with a contemporary twist.Sultan Restaurant   For those of you who have enjoyed the delicious, bone-warming soups and other Turkish culinary delights in Istanbul’s plethora of eating houses, Sultan Restaurant – an unassuming 2-star eatery on Shoresh Street (next to the Shoresh petrol station) – will surely bring back pleasant memories.

Clean, comfortable surroundings and an authentic yet unpretentious menu of Turkish dishes make Sultan a great option for an inexpensive family meal or any kind of informal get together with friends or colleagues.     Shanshin Restaurant   Another eatery worthy of a visit is the Shanshin Restaurant on Shoresh Street (next to Maximall).

Opened in 2008, this 3-star restaurant promises an appetising range of Iranian and Western dishes in what its management describes as a ‘folkloric’ atmosphere.

Iranian or Persian cuisine is ranked among the World’s oldest culinary traditions. The region’s rich history and strategic geographic position have exposed it across the ages to a wide array of different cultures, each bringing its own distinct gastronomic influences. If you’re curious to discover for yourself this ancient tradition, a visit to Shanshin could well be a good place to start - the team there is certainly confident that you won’t be disappointed.
    Al Bustan Lebanese Restaurant Al Bustan reflects the true authenticity of the Lebanese dining experience and live entertainment. A rich variety of Mezzas, charcoaled grilled meats and vegetables are just few items out of many that you may choose on Al Bustan menu.

The outdoor dining area is surrounded with streams of water and gardens, and can accommodate up to 250 diners. It is open on Fridays for special lunch offering.BouBa Restaurant   Don’t be deceived by the unassuming location and exterior, the BouBa restaurant in Ainkawa is far from being another run-of the-mill Lebanese eatery. The brainchild of hotelier and restaurateur Saad Khatib and his entrepreneur brother Mohamad, BouBa has been calmly gaining momentum on the Erbil dining scene since it opened at the beginning of 2011.

The restaurant’s unpretentious, comfortable interior - decked out in chestnut wood, ivory leather and travelling memorabilia - provides a relaxed setting for a surprisingly fine dining experience. The menu features authentic Lebanese shawarma and falafel, homemade burgers, a variety of cold and hot mezza and daily Lebanese and international specials, followed by freshly baked desserts, Italian coffee, a selection of teas and freshly squeezed juices.

They have imported key ingredients from their home country and strive to continuously provide impeccable service with the true spirit of Lebanese hospitality while applying the highest hygienic standards.

The Khatib brothers modestly attribute the success of BouBa to the homely touch their head chef - flown in from Lebanon where she had been cooking for the family for more than twenty years – has brought to their dishes.

And homely is the perfect word to describe the result. After an outing to BouBa, you will soon see the place as an extension of your own living room.Texas Chicken Texas Chicken was established in Erbil, Kurdistan in 2010 and is operated by GLOBAL RESTAURANTS COMPANY. First restaurant was opened on Kirkuk Road, and is now nearing 4 branches across the region.

They are a family with passion to serve the best chicken in the world

Made in small batches all day long, their chicken is the juiciest, crunchiest chicken ever made since 1952.     Flavours all-day-dining   Overlooking the Green Park from one side and the pool from the other side, Flavours offers guests a wide variety of buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Located on the mezzanine floor, Flavours features live cooking stations, theme nights such seafood night on Wednesdays, grill night on Mondays and Family Lunch on Fridays in addition to a tempting à la carte menu.  Aquarius Pool Bar   Aquarius is the located in the beautiful settings of the outdoor garden and pool area and serves light snacks and beverages by the poolside.

A selection of healthy salads and sandwiches are available, complemented by regular daily specials.Chili House Established in Jordan in 1985, the Chili House chain has proved a popular hit across the Middle East with fast food outlets in Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Bahrain.

Chili House Erbil upholds the group’s reputation for serving quality American-style burgers and grills with oriental twist that offers value for money.
Contemporary but modest, this spacious restaurant with its accommodating terrace is a great place while away an hour or two with friends or drop by for a fast-track meal amid a busy daytime schedule.
  The staff are genuinely friendly and helpful, an illustration perhaps of the Chili House group’s pledge to forge “long-lasting relationships based on respect, support and trust”. Attracted by the relaxed atmosphere, quality and freshly prepared food.Kahve Keyfi   Kahve Keyfi is an exquisite Turkish restaurant /cafe located on the top floor of Majidi Mall. It is one of the most elegant restaurants in Erbil with its cheerful and knowledgeable stuff and retro style decoration.

Start your day with the 'Sultan's breakfast', with a variety of cheese and olive along with fried eggs with pastrami and spiced sausage.

Turn your days and evenings into a feast. Enjoy the best of Turkish and Ottoman cuisines, prepared by world famous chefs from Istanbul in a spacious and elegantly decorated atmosphere.

Cheerful, knowledgeable and high quality staff will guide you to experience the most memorable dining in Erbil when you are enjoying your meal and hookah with your friends and family.Saray Lounge   Located in Divan Erbil Hotel’s inner lobby adjacent to Chopin Piano Bar; Saray is a place of serenity and calm, the plush furnishing and setting reminds of home, yet the blend of its rich colours and the harmony of the outdoor surroundings delights your sense.

Something is always in the air at Saray; fresh pastries, chocolate and Turkish delights made by Divan in-house chocolatiers and pastry Chefs. An array of delicious snacks, coffee and tea menu, fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies will add to your pleasure.Qi21 Sushi & Grill Bar “Qi 21”. The view is arresting. Your eyes are instantly captivated by the carefully designed interiors and soothing colours, yet you find yourself drawn towards the vast windows’ and outdoor balconies; you wander as you take-in the 360 degree panoramic views.

The sushi bar is the obvious focal point; black and white uniformed chefs provide an appealing show. As you sit, a complimentary bowl of their famous prawn crackers is placed before you along with an exclusive aperitif. The bounty of the menu and signature drinks is simply too tempting to choose from.Lebanese Fast Food   What could be more delicious for both the eye and the palette than a table spread with freshly prepared Lebanese Mezze?

If you find you need to conjure up a delicious spread make your way down to Lebanese Fast Food, newly opened on Ainkawa’s Mountzah Street (opposite the Post Office).

Lebanese Fast Food’s fast, efficient service and plethora of mouth-watering Lebanese dishes will ensure the delight of your unexpected guests. - See more at: http://www.visiterbil.co/food-and-drink/#sthash.PZYgHwvz.dpuf One of the oldest venues for fine dining on the Erbil scene, Hawler Restaurant has long been a firm favourite of the local business community.

With a fully licensed bar and serving a plethora of classic oriental dishes until the early hours, the restaurant has become something of a business forum over the years – a perfect venue for closing a deal or celebrating a successful venture.

Good food, an extensive garden for al-fresco dining on those long summer nights and an opportunity to make valuable local business contacts – Hawler Restaurant has it all.Tarin Restaurant   Located just after the checkpoint on the Massif-Salahaddin Road. The rolling lawns and sophisticated dining rooms of this high-standing five-star restaurant provide a peaceful retreat from the madding crowds of the city centre.

Tarin’s menu offers a choice selection of different dishes and there are live concerts by international singers every evening.

On the second floor of this prestigious restaurant, you’ll find a spacious and well-stocked bar that provides a comfortable venue for an aperitif or an informal get together with friends. The jewel in Tarin’s crown however has to be its large, meticulously tended garden – complete with a stage for summer entertainment - that has been providing a perfect backdrop for family celebrations, business events and romantic candle-lit dinners since the restaurant first opened its doors in 2008. Since then, Tarin has firmly established itself as a key player on Erbil’s five-star dining circuit.
Seasons Restaurant   Start your day at Seasons restaurant with a tasty breakfast. A leisurely lunch with business associates’, a delightful day-ending dinner or Friday’s Brunch celebrations with family and friends.

A vast outdoor garden, pools and water fountains awaits you as you sample Season scrumptious food varieties, mouth-watering global food choices and Chef driven international buffet and cuisine.SAMAD Restaurant   SAMAD Restaurant is one of the well-known restaurants in Kurdistan. The Erbil luxury branch located on 60 Metre Street near the white mosque.

At SAMAD you will enjoy your meal whether its launch, brunch or dinner with variety of Eastern and Western meals and Italian kitchen at a very nice atmosphere with high quality of services.     Iraqi Touch Restaurant   One of Erbil’s newest arrivals on the dining scene is Iraqi Touch whose management team promises an “extraordinary and unique casual food experience”.

The restaurant’s upbeat, monochrome interior and friendly staff provide an elegant yet laid back setting in which to tantalise the senses with some of the best Iraqi food on offer in the Kurdistan capital.

Iraqi Touch is all about food – traditional Iraqi food at its best.
Using fresh, locally-grown produce and a classical array of oriental spices and herbs, the chefs at Iraqi Touch serve a plethora of traditional mouth-watering delights with a contemporary twist.Sultan Restaurant   For those of you who have enjoyed the delicious, bone-warming soups and other Turkish culinary delights in Istanbul’s plethora of eating houses, Sultan Restaurant – an unassuming 2-star eatery on Shoresh Street (next to the Shoresh petrol station) – will surely bring back pleasant memories.

Clean, comfortable surroundings and an authentic yet unpretentious menu of Turkish dishes make Sultan a great option for an inexpensive family meal or any kind of informal get together with friends or colleagues.     Shanshin Restaurant   Another eatery worthy of a visit is the Shanshin Restaurant on Shoresh Street (next to Maximall).

Opened in 2008, this 3-star restaurant promises an appetising range of Iranian and Western dishes in what its management describes as a ‘folkloric’ atmosphere.

Iranian or Persian cuisine is ranked among the World’s oldest culinary traditions. The region’s rich history and strategic geographic position have exposed it across the ages to a wide array of different cultures, each bringing its own distinct gastronomic influences. If you’re curious to discover for yourself this ancient tradition, a visit to Shanshin could well be a good place to start - the team there is certainly confident that you won’t be disappointed.     Al Bustan Lebanese Restaurant   Al Bustan reflects the true authenticity of the Lebanese dining experience and live entertainment. A rich variety of Mezzas, charcoaled grilled meats and vegetables are just few items out of many that you may choose on Al Bustan menu.

The outdoor dining area is surrounded with streams of water and gardens, and can accommodate up to 250 diners. It is open on Fridays for special lunch offering.BouBa Restaurant   Don’t be deceived by the unassuming location and exterior, the BouBa restaurant in Ainkawa is far from being another run-of the-mill Lebanese eatery. The brainchild of hotelier and restaurateur Saad Khatib and his entrepreneur brother Mohamad, BouBa has been calmly gaining momentum on the Erbil dining scene since it opened at the beginning of 2011.

The restaurant’s unpretentious, comfortable interior - decked out in chestnut wood, ivory leather and travelling memorabilia - provides a relaxed setting for a surprisingly fine dining experience. The menu features authentic Lebanese shawarma and falafel, homemade burgers, a variety of cold and hot mezza and daily Lebanese and international specials, followed by freshly baked desserts, Italian coffee, a selection of teas and freshly squeezed juices.

They have imported key ingredients from their home country and strive to continuously provide impeccable service with the true spirit of Lebanese hospitality while applying the highest hygienic standards.

The Khatib brothers modestly attribute the success of BouBa to the homely touch their head chef - flown in from Lebanon where she had been cooking for the family for more than twenty years – has brought to their dishes.

And homely is the perfect word to describe the result. After an outing to BouBa, you will soon see the place as an extension of your own living room.     Texas Chicken   Texas Chicken was established in Erbil, Kurdistan in 2010 and is operated by GLOBAL RESTAURANTS COMPANY. First restaurant was opened on Kirkuk Road, and is now nearing 4 branches across the region.

They are a family with passion to serve the best chicken in the world

Made in small batches all day long, their chicken is the juiciest, crunchiest chicken ever made since 1952.     Flavours all-day-dining   Overlooking the Green Park from one side and the pool from the other side, Flavours offers guests a wide variety of buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Located on the mezzanine floor, Flavours features live cooking stations, theme nights such seafood night on Wednesdays, grill night on Mondays and Family Lunch on Fridays in addition to a tempting à la carte menu.     Aquarius Pool Bar   Aquarius is the located in the beautiful settings of the outdoor garden and pool area and serves light snacks and beverages by the poolside.

A selection of healthy salads and sandwiches are available, complemented by regular daily specials.     Chili House   Established in Jordan in 1985, the Chili House chain has proved a popular hit across the Middle East with fast food outlets in Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Bahrain.

Chili House Erbil upholds the group’s reputation for serving quality American-style burgers and grills with oriental twist that offers value for money.
Contemporary but modest, this spacious restaurant with its accommodating terrace is a great place while away an hour or two with friends or drop by for a fast-track meal amid a busy daytime schedule.
]
  The staff are genuinely friendly and helpful, an illustration perhaps of the Chili House group’s pledge to forge “long-lasting relationships based on respect, support and trust”. Attracted by the relaxed atmosphere, quality and freshly prepared food.Kahve Keyfi   Kahve Keyfi is an exquisite Turkish restaurant /cafe located on the top floor of Majidi Mall. It is one of the most elegant restaurants in Erbil with its cheerful and knowledgeable stuff and retro style decoration.

Start your day with the 'Sultan's breakfast', with a variety of cheese and olive along with fried eggs with pastrami and spiced sausage.

Turn your days and evenings into a feast. Enjoy the best of Turkish and Ottoman cuisines, prepared by world famous chefs from Istanbul in a spacious and elegantly decorated atmosphere.

Cheerful, knowledgeable and high quality staff will guide you to experience the most memorable dining in Erbil Food when you are enjoying your meal and hookah with your friends and family.Saray Lounge   Located in Divan Erbil Hotel’s inner lobby adjacent to Chopin Piano Bar; Saray is a place of serenity and calm, the plush furnishing and setting reminds of home, yet the blend of its rich colours and the harmony of the outdoor surroundings delights your sense.

Something is always in the air at Saray; fresh pastries, chocolate and Turkish delights made by Divan in-house chocolatiers and pastry Chefs. In Erbil Food An array of delicious snacks, coffee and tea menu, fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies will add to your pleasure.Qi21 Sushi & Grill Bar “Qi 21”. The view is arresting. Your eyes are instantly captivated by the carefully designed interiors and soothing colours, yet you find yourself drawn towards the vast windows’ and outdoor balconies; you wander as you take-in the 360 degree panoramic views.

Resource:- http://www.visiterbil.co/food-and-drink/









Friday, December 2, 2011

Argan Oil for Healthy Skin and Hair


Argan oil has been used in Morocco for centuries for its health and cosmetic benefits. Its beneficial effects have been discovered recently by the modern cosmetic industry. Josie Maran argan oil is 100% pure and is loaded with vitamin E and essential fatty acids. The oil is cold pressed to ensure its best quality. Josie Maran argan oil has remarkable moisturizing, healing and anti aging properties that help to keep your skin soft, young and glowing. It also replenishes damaged hair, leaving it soft and silky. As argan oil is edible, it is safe to use on any type of skin.

Josie Maran argan oil helps prevent your skin from the damages caused by the sun, pollution, stress and harsh weather. It penetrates deeply into the skin, keeping it hydrated. Josie Maran brand offers a range of beauty products that are pure and gentle. Argan oil from Josie Maran is 100% pure, which nourishes your skin and hair. As it is lightweight, you can use it as a daily moisturizer. Applying a few drops of argan oil all over your face can help give your skin that extra hydration to diminish dryness, rough patches and wrinkles.

Josie Maran argan oil helps reduce fine lines in your skin and under your eyes. It moisturizes the skin deeply and reduces or prevents dry skin conditions. It also helps heal acne scars and blemishes. It controls sebum production in the skin, which causes acne. Hence, applying Josie Maran argan oil revitalizes your skin, making you look beautiful and young. It is easily absorbed by your skin and it does not leave any ugly residues, so it is ideal for daily use. Organic argan oil from Josie Maran is safe enough to apply on your baby’s soft, delicate skin to treat dryness and redness. It is also safe for pregnant women. Applying the oil over your stomach area during pregnancy can help prevent stretch marks. It is ideal for allergic and sensitive skin also.

Josie Maran argan oil is not only good for face and skin, but it also offers plenty of benefits to your hair. It penetrates your hair shafts and stimulates hair growth. It moisturizes the hair naturally and prevents dry scalp and hair dryness. It strengthens hair roots, making your hair strong and luscious. Applying a few drops of Josie Maran argan oil over your hair and massaging with your finger tip can help you get rid of frizzes, split ends and other hair problems.Visit: http://blog.amaloils.com

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Get Rid Of Eczema and Acne Using Argan Oil

Argan oil is popularly known as liquid gold, as it offers plenty of health benefits. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, which is crucial for healthy skin. The healing properties of argan oil make it effective in treating eczema and acne. Regular application of argan oil helps diminish the skin problems and to keep your skin soft and supple.

Eczema is an irritating skin condition characterized by the dryness of the skin, rashes, flaking, redness and blistering. Though there are numerous steroidal creams and antibiotics available, they may cause side effects. Argan oil is a natural product that helps cure eczema without any side effects. It is an excellent moisturizer. As argan oil is rich in fatty acids, it works better than any other moisturizers. It helps eliminate dryness from your skin, which is one of the troublesome symptoms of eczema.

Argan oil is helpful in relieving some other symptoms of eczema also. It moisturizes the cracked skin and offers a soothing relief. It also helps treat allergies and immunity problems associated with eczema. Some allergies trigger eczema symptoms. The active components in the argan oil protect your skin from allergens that cause itchiness and skin dryness. The oil hydrates your skin deeply and reduces or prevents flaky skin.

Argan oil is effectual in treating acne. Acne is caused by excessive sebum production. Argan oil helps control sebum and thereby helps prevent acne. It also helps reduce inflammation and redness caused by acne. Its effectual properties help reduce the appearance of ugly acne scars.



Pure argan oil does wonders in the acne prone skin. It clears blemishes and keeps your skin soft and vibrant. Its rich properties encourage the skin to re-grow faster. This helps to lighten the acne scars and gradually to disappear. The antioxidants and vitamin E in argan oil will surely help you get relief from scars in a safe and natural manner.

If you are tired of trying over the counter creams to treat acne, natural acne treatment can offer you the successful results. The nutritional and medicinal properties of argan oil have been recognized by the Moroccan people before centuries. Visit: www.amaloils.com