Taste the sprit of a true rider

Tuesday 22 December 2015

Just WOW! Stepping into this garage inspired bike shop you find yourself lost in intricate detail. From the detailing on the wall to the tool set cutlery. Located at Box Park on Wasl Rd, this restaurant is a must visit.





ATMOSPHERE: Creative fun environment! So many little quirky details on the walls and seating's. Not only is this place a restaurant but also a biker's shopping paradise.










HEALTHY OPTIONS TO ORDER:

This place has a mixed variety of international cuisine.


Drinks

Freshly homemade lemonade with a squeeze of grapefruit was quite the refreshing start. Be sure to ask for no sugar syrup.



Main course

I'm used to always ordering chicken and steak but was delighted to see turkey as an option! This freshly sliced sweet and smokey turkey breast dish was delicious!

I requested a side of vegetables and the Biker's salad.



Another great option to have was the grilled salmon and sweet potato fries. Portion sizing is decent and cooked perfectly.



If you're after something a little more 'off track', the buffalo chicken wings and Harley Davidson burger is a popular choice.




Desserts

For that sweet finish, the Jarred Snicker Cheesecake is the way to go.





SERVICE: The team was so welcoming as we entered and what I found really lovely, was that the manager Allessandro came and sat with us talking about the concept of the restaurant. I have been to so many restaurants and only a select few managers and chefs actually took the time to sit with me.
I love seeing a passionate team behind the scenes.

Look forward to visiting this restaurant again!




Fit N Curvy

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A Spanish, French and Moroccan Experience

Sunday 20 December 2015

If you're ever confused where to eat, Bertin Bistro and Restaurant is the sure place to go filled with so many options! This two storey building with a French patisserie on the ground floor and Spanish Moroccan infused culinary on the first floor. Two very different yet attractive and ambient floors.



ATMOSPHERE: Buzzing lively environment! Upstairs is a more darker intimate space also serving shisha and downstairs is much more quiet and modern spaced seating area.


HEALTHY OPTIONS TO ORDER:



You can get quite lost in this menu, even in the juices section as there is such a great variety of fresh juices to chose from.


Drinks selection

- Detox selection: Acai Berry Cleanse and Clean Energy. The sweetness of the organic beetroot and dash of ginger tasted more delicious than I would have thought.


Salads

I always go for salad that are rich in ingredients. My favourite was Bertin's Goat Cheese Salad, such a delicious salad with pumpkin, walnuts and green apple!

The Avocado salad is also a good choice. Great combo of grapefruit and pomegranate.



Main course

Opt in for anything high in protein. You can't go wrong with chicken or steak!

The Saffron Chicken comes with rice however I ordered with green vegetables and sauce on the side. Don't be afraid to alter the order to your liking, it's your body and you have the right to feed it what you want.



The Steak Au Poivre is also a good choice. Once again I asked for vegetables on the side instead of the potato mousseline,




Desserts

Ok, this dessert page is dangerous!

Oreo Triple decker, Pistachio Fondant, Pain Perdu!! And then to my lovely surprise I saw GLUTEN and SUGAR FREE Coconut Cake. I did not expect that at all and yup, clearly I ordered this.
Covered in pineapple, this moist cake was divine.. I was very close to ordering seconds.





SERVICE: The team was super friendly and attentive to the orders (given the alterations) and the wait wasn't too long.


To be honest, I had to hold myself back from eating so much! Surprised I was well behaved however when I return (which I will no doubt) I will dive into their tapas selection and take a trip downstairs to the French Patisserie... Not so healthy but will be oh so happy! And that's all that matters right?


Healthy regards,


Fit N Curvy