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La Boutique at Lenôtre has a special Valentine’s Cake this year. This time it is made of soft chocolate cake flavor and will be available from Feb 14th till Feb 15th for KD20.

Phone: 1805050
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Cinescape has a bunch of horror/thriller movies going on and lined up for the rest of February. All this horror and no romance in the month of love? I guess not a lot of people have the ‘dinner-and-a-movie’ date anymore. Or probably a horror movie does the trick for the man to show some valor ;)

Now Showing:

The Devil Inside [Trailer]

Releasing on Feb 16th:

Amphibious [Trailer]
Dream House [Trailer]
The Woman in Black [Trailer]

Releasing on Feb 25th:

Gone [Trailer]

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If anyone’s looking to make last minute plans for Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some of the places where you can celebrate the special day with your beloved! As usual, I’ll be adding more to this list so keep checking back or email me if you know of any other places.

NUZHA TOURS

Valentine’s Day Date
- Two-hour private yacht cruise
- Valentine lunch or dinner for two
- Balloons, candles and rose petals decoration
- Price: KD260 for two people

Phone: 25755825
[Link]

AL BERDAWNY PALACE * new

Valentine’s Day special
- Special Menu
- Romantic atmosphere with candlelight
- Live Music

Phone: 25661117
[Link]

HARD ROCK CAFE

Valentine’s Day special
- Set Menu
- Gift for the couple from the Rock Shop
- Live DJ
- Price: KD15.000 per person

Phone: 25710004
[Link]

DIVA’S RESTAURANT

Valentine’s Day special
- Set Menu
- 5-Course Meal
- Flowers for every couple
- Romantic music
- Price: KD10.000 per person

Phone: 25723083 / 25723084

CROWNE PLAZA RESTAURANTS * new

Al Ahmadi International Restaurant
- Special Valentine Dinner Buffet
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD19.500 per person

Rib Eye Steakhouse
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD17.500 per person

Viaggio Italian Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD21.950 per person

Sakura Japanese Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD14.950 per person

Al Noukhaza Seafood Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD21.950 per person

Shabestan Iranian Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD15.950 per person

Ayam Zaman Lebanese Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD16.950 per person

Phone: 1848111
[Link]

HILTON KUWAIT RESORT * new

Teatro Restaurant
- Romantic Buffet Dinner with live cooking stations
- Love songs
- Rose for the lady and souvenir photo to take home
- Price: KD19.500 + 15% service charge

Yin Yang Restaurant
- 5-course dinner with a complimentary welcome drink
- Rose for the lady and souvenir photo to take home
- Book your table in advance
- Price: KD17.000 + 15% service charge

Phone: 22256222
[Link]

IBIS HOTEL, SALMIYA

Olivo Restaurant
- Special Valentine Dinner
- Complimentary drink upon presenting the [Ad]
- Price: KD7.000 per person

Phone: 25734247
[Link]

HOTEL MISSONI

Luna Restaurant
- Set menu
- Live music
- Romantic table decorations
- Red flowers for the ladies and special mocktails
- Price: KD20.000 per person

Phone: 25770000
[Link]

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

Terrace Grill Steakhouse
- Set Menu
- Live Band
- Price: KD29.000 + 15% service charge

Phone: 22455550
[Link]

MOVENPICK AL BIDA’A HOTEL & RESORT

Breeze Restaurant
- Romantic Buffet (choice of Oriental and Int’l favorites and exceptional desserts)
- Live music performed by a Colombian band
- Roses for the ladies and heart shaped cakes for the couple
- Price: KD20.000 per person

Phone: 22253100
[Link]

THE PALMS BEACH HOTEL & SPA * new

Palmerie Restaurant
- International & Arabic Buffets
- Live cooking stations & seafood sizzler platter
- Live violin music
- Complimentary Sweetheart rose, Heart-shaped cake & Special mocktail juice
- Price: KD30.000 per couple + 10% service charge

Tagine Restaurant & Lounge
- Special Set Menu
- Romantic ambiance
- Live music
- Complimentary Sweetheart rose, Heart-shaped cake & Special mocktail juice
- Price: KD30.000 per couple + 10% service charge

Al Muhallab Restaurant
- Valentine’s seafood basket
- Spectacular sea view
- Live music
- Price: KD40.000 per couple + 10% service charge

Phone: 1824060 – 25646266
[Link]

RADISSON BLU HOTEL

Rangoli Restaurant
- Valentine Buffet Dinner
- Romantic Love songs from the duo of Irina & Witold
- Price: KD14.000 per person

Phone: 25673000
[Link]

THE REGENCY HOTEL & RESORT

Silk Road Restaurant
- Set Menu
- Special decorated tables with candlelight
- Live Piano Music
- Price: KD40.000 per couple

Phone: 25766666
[Link]

SHERATON HOTEL

Riccardo Italian Restaurant
- Set menu
- Special decoration with candles and flowers
- Live Band (Italian music)
- Price: KD29.000 per person + 15% service charge

Phone: 22422055
[Link]

SWISS BELHOTEL PLAZA * new

Al Dallah Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Romantic ambiance
- Live music
- Price: KD12.000 per person

Phone: 22436686
[Link]

On my way back from work I noticed that they were installing fountains in front of Al Hamra Tower, and looks like they’re going to be musical since they had sound systems around them and were playing music.

I love fountains and it would be nice if all the new good looking towers would have them too with nice cafes around them as well.

Check out Glitzy Goodies’ collection of Valentine’s Day gifts and baskets as well as some heart warming and delicious cupcakes, cookies and brownies for your beloved! Check out the album for more pictures and information.

Orders need to be placed 3-4 days in advance and should be confirmed on or before Feb 11th. All the gifts are fully customizable and can be arranged according to what you have in mind and your style and budget. Delivery service is available.

See the full collection [Here]

Here’s something for the brides-to-be, the annual Wedding Expo is going on at the 360 Mall where you will find high end and designer oriented brands, products and services for your perfect wedding. There’s going to be a lot of exhibitors from designer wear, jewelry and flowers to catering, wedding planning, spas and photography. Make sure to stop by and check it out.

When: Feb 8th, 9th & 10th
Where: 360 Mall Exhibition Hall

There are a lot of winter weddings going on this season so this is a good place to start planning yours.

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The French Institute of Kuwait have organized their first concert this year – Electro Oud Concert By Smadj (Oud – Electro) featuring Eric Gaulthier (Clarinette) & Orhan Osman (Bouzouki). Here’s one of their performances on [YouTube]. Sounds interesting.

When: Monday, Feb 13th
Where: Kuwait Boy Scout Theater (Hawalli, Beirut Street)
Time: 7:30-9pm

Tickets are KD5 and are available at:
- Carrefour
- Ibis Sharq
- Ibis Salmiya
- French School in Kuwait – Hamad Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya)
- French Institute of Kuwait – Jabriya – Block 12, Street 6, Villa 40-41

There will also be an “Electro & Oriental music” workshop in English with SMADJ on Tuesday, Feb 14th from 4-7pm at Ibis Hotel, Salmiya about sampling, work of the sound, transformation processing, mix and execution of the electroacoustic music. Price: KD20 – limited Places. Book it at reservation@institutfrancais-koweit.com

[Smadj on Myspace]

We received an email about a new Mexican restaurant that will be opening by the end of February in The Village. The restaurant is owned by a Mexican lady and the chef is also a native with 12 years experience throughout Mexico so the food is definitely going to be the real deal. Read the full post [Here].

From the reviews I’ve heard about all the good places that have opened up in The Village, it is probably one of the best places to hang out in this weather. We haven’t visited it yet and now that I’m stuck with the flu, looks like it’s gonna take a while.

Thanks Edgar Sr

Spotted FreshBerry, a new FroYo place opening soon in Burj Al-Babtain behind the Amiri Hospital. From the looks of the pictures, it looks quite tempting.

They’ve got their frozen yogurts in All Natural FreshBerry Tart, Decadent Dark Chocolate, No Sugar Added Vanilla, and Classic Strawberry flavors. Two other items include Smoothies and their signature frozen yogurt popsicles called Fresh Pops, which would definitely become my personal favorites! Besides, all their yogurts, smoothies and freshpops contain live & active cultures and are gluten free.

They are due to open either this month or next.

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Kuwait had their very first flash mob by Zain at the Avenues Mall yesterday, most likely as part of the Hala February celebrations. Too bad we missed it, we had just entered when it happened so we didn’t have a clue what was going on. All I saw was a confetti covered mall few minutes later. I saw this video on Blogyac and apparently the LAPA dancers and musicians were a part of this performance.

I’ve seen videos of better flash mobs in Dubai and elsewhere, but this was a good first effort. Hope we get to see more and better ones sometime.

[YouTube]