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This issue of bazaar is another whopper! Speaking of burgers, this month we got a taste of not one, but two new burger concepts; Smashburger and Queen’s Burger, each offering their unique twist on the ‘perfect burger’. But our culinary adventures didn’t end there – for years we’ve been griping about the lack of genuine Mexican cuisine in Kuwait, and with the opening of En Mexico, we gripe no more! For authentic Mexican cuisine and by “authentic” we don’t mean a few tacos here, and chips and salsa there, look no further than En Mexico. After all that gorging on burgers and braised beef brisket tacos, you’ll need some time at the gym to burn away those calories – it is time to hit the beach after all – and Inspire Gym is just the place to do that. Doing “fit” a different way, Inspire Gym is a no-nonsense establishment for those serious about changing their lifestyle and getting healthy. From bazaar’s up close and personal, Hind Al-Awadi, and her climb to the pinnacle of Mount Kili, to new local talents with the likes of Timothy Carr and his filmmaking adventures in Kuwait and Sara Al Ateeqi’s Qumar 14 line bridging the gap between the traditional and the modern for the Arab fashionista, the talent is endless as is our search to bring them to you. So sit back, pray for sunny weekends and don’t forget the sunblock!
Design Sumaiya AL-Shar han
Staff Writer/Social Media Yasmine El Char if
Staff Writer Kevin Smith
Communications Consultant Hala Y. Sharara
Editor A. Al-Duaij
Contributing Writers Arwa Saifi Bibi Al-Falah Christopher Charles Hockey Deepa Pant Dr. Juliet and Dr. Nisrine Jaye Sonia Layla AlAmmar Liane Al Ghusain Lily k. Loaay Ahmed Noha Al-Awadi Selim Savsar Strawberry Girl Sumayyah Meehan
Photographers Abdullah Al-Naser Christian Ghammachi Christopher Charles Hockey Kevin Smith Khalid Al Sahaly Louis Nasta Nermeen Bishady Sumaiya AL- Sharhan
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Wouldn’t it be great to have real insight into the rest of the GCC and what’s going on in their cities on a monthly basis? I mean, sure, we are all painfully aware of what’s going on in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with regards to concerts, and certain huge events like their respective film festivals, and the Formula 1 race etc., but I’m referring more to activities and organizations and the popularity of certain food items like here in Kuwait. For starters, do they all have organizations like K’s Path and Paws, which are pretty amazing animal shelters run by amazing people? What about burgers? Is the rest of the GCC as madly in love with burgers as Kuwait is? At last count there were over 18 burger joints here in Kuwait, all serving pretty similar burgers and fries (I KNOW the owners will object to that statement, but you know what I mean!). What about the art scene? Are there as many talented local artists in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain as Kuwait? Do they have similar controversial cutting edge exhibitions? What about Saudi Arabia? We never hear any art news coming out of there, and we all know how conservative it is. Do they have a growing art scene too, but more underground? I know, it’s naïve to assume that Kuwait is “special”, but I actually do think that there are an extraordinary number of really talented locals here, whether artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and so much more. Here at bazaar, we barely have time to cover all the art events, restaurant openings, meet and interview people who have done something extraordinary, and by the time we put one issue of bazaar to bed, we already have a huge list of new things we simply MUST cover the next month. It’s crazy, but in a good way!
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Starbucks Coffee (65 branches) Cozmo - 4 branches Topshop Galleria Complex The Video Club Souk Sharq Energie Costa Café H&M Bredz Jacques Dessange Miss Sixty Airport Mall Häagen Dasz Virgin Megastore The One Café ACK (Australian College of Kuwait) AUK (American University of Kuwait) AUM (American University of Middle East) Boxhill College Marble Slab D’Lush Early Bird Café Harley Davidson Al-Kout Mall Centrepoint Café Johnny Rockets Pizza Express Al Corniche Club Kuwait Airways Oasis Club Shay W Nanaa Le PQ Cafe Boushahri Clinic Al Salam Hospital 4 x 4 Customs Ligne Roset Hard Rock Café Pilates & More Mowasat Hospital Camille Albane Dar Al Funoon I.O. Centers Cutting Edge Salon Dasman Diabetic Centre The Burger Hub Dunkin Donuts Waterlemon Café Supreme International Clinic Casper & Gambini’s Segafredo Cafe O Pao Cafe
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