Thursday, September 6, 2012
Abu Dhabi - My New Home
What a great place to call home -- for now, that is!
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, an oasis of peace in the middle of the most volatile region in the world. I find the city extremely beautiful with modern infrastructure and parks at every corner. It's also very safe even though there are people from probably around 125 countries living here.
Here are a few images of this wonderful city.
The beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the biggest in the world, is gorgeous and a must-see. The mosque visit is free (prayer time allowing) but ladies must wear the black abaya and shyela, and no shorts for men.
Corniche Road with Lulu Island and the Persian Gulf in the horizon.
Corniche Beach with Marina Mall and the Abu Dhabi Theatre across the pond.
The Sheikh Zayed Bridge is one of the 3 bridges that connects Abu Dhabi City (which is an island) to the mainland.
The Emirates Palace, probably the most expensive hotel in the world (building costs rumored to be around $3.8 billion). One night can set you back a few hundred dollars.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. A new set of hotel, residential and office skyscrapers very close to the marina.
I'll be posting more pictures soon as I discover the rest of the emirate. Watch out for it.
La Mere Brazier - a culinary institution in the heart of Lyon
Lyon has the best restaurants in the world. It's the home of gourmet legend, chef Paul Bocuse and his legendary school, the Institut Paul Bocuse, alma mater of many Michelin star chefs the world over.
So since I consider Lyon my second home, I thought it was just right that I sample Lyonnais cuisine and have lunch at the place that started it all--La Mere Brazier, the restaurant where Paul Bocuse began his culinary training.
The place was opened by Eugenie Brazier in 1921 and was awarded three Michelin stars in 1933. Now it is helmed by chef Mathieu Viannay who has two Michelin stars notched on his belt. He was nice enough to pose for a picture for me.
The restaurant's interiors are really sophisticated yet traditionally French.
Breadsticks before we begin a meal.
The amuse bouche
My appetizer, cannelloni de gambas et legume croquants au gingembre et citron verte (what a mouthful, literally and figuratively!).
My main course, paleron de boeuf rossini, carottes multicolores.
Fromage affines.
Macaroons and chocolates.
And my dessert, parfait a la chartreuse verte.
Candy, nougat and marshmallows after dessert.
The menu de saison costs 67 euros but it's so worth it. Best lunch I've ever had!
So since I consider Lyon my second home, I thought it was just right that I sample Lyonnais cuisine and have lunch at the place that started it all--La Mere Brazier, the restaurant where Paul Bocuse began his culinary training.
The restaurant's interiors are really sophisticated yet traditionally French.
The amuse bouche
My appetizer, cannelloni de gambas et legume croquants au gingembre et citron verte (what a mouthful, literally and figuratively!).
My main course, paleron de boeuf rossini, carottes multicolores.
Fromage affines.
Macaroons and chocolates.
And my dessert, parfait a la chartreuse verte.
Candy, nougat and marshmallows after dessert.
The menu de saison costs 67 euros but it's so worth it. Best lunch I've ever had!
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