CULINARY SPOTLIGHT
You’ll be glad to know that all (yes, there was more than one) of my side dishes were the ideal traditional pairings for steak and definitely large enough to share. Though the Yukon Gold Potato purée, a stunning creamy mash, is something I would strongly consider having all to myself next time. It was THAT GOOD. I teamed it with sautéed spinach and toasted garlic. The spinach was so fresh, I’m sure I started to get more energy with every spoonful - great for counteracting any signs of the food coma that was about to hit us all. This entire main course is a meal that you’ll dream about for days 82
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afterwards. I can guarantee that much! Stay with me. There’s more. Trouser button ready to pop, I finished my CUT on the hour journey with a plate of sweet magic; Banana Cream Pie, with Madagascar vanilla crème brûlée, caramel sauce, and a picture-ready scoop of banana sorbet. Just superb. I loved the creativity that went into this dessert. Layers, that’s what this incredible treat was all about. Feather-light pastry layered with a silken pastry cream with an intense banana flavour, which went graciously with the creamy banana sorbet on the side. Oh, and a smear of salted caramel
rendered this meal the most calorific I’ve had this year. Any regrets? ZERO! Considering this is a business lunch, there is absolutely no skimping on portions here. The menu has fantastic seafood options too, and vegetarian diners can also be catered to on request. The pace of the lunch is great with waiters appearing like magic to clear your last dish and make way for the next, effortlessly. They also knew the answer to every single one of my queries so that’s another tick in the service box. The million-dollar question: is CUT on the Hour worth leaving the office for? The answer is the easiest YES I’ve ever given. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that CUT By Wolfgang Puck, for me, is definitely deserving of its Best Restaurant in Bahrain award at the 2016 Citi FACT Awards. In fact, it’s a sharp CUT above the rest (it had to be said!). This is Ally Mac - the steakaholic - and I think it’s time you up your business lunch game, right away. ✤ GO: CUT on the Hour business lunch is served Monday to Thursday from 12noon to 3pm. Three courses for BD19 per person. Call 1711 5000 for reservations and more information.