dining Bahrainthismonth.com November 2023 47 S H A I K A @shaika011 Shaika would prefer grills and burgers any day as it is one of her favourite foods. Shaika enjoys exploring different kinds of food and cuisine, and wanted people to be aware of the different cuisines in Bahrain, which drove her into the world of food blogging. Shaika started her journey into food blogging in February 2011 and has not looked back since then. Vine Leaves are one of the most bizarre foods she has tried. Bilal Kazi @bilalkazi.bh Bilal Kazi’s heart lies with Mexican and Indian cuisines, as their rich flavours, diverse ingredients and aromatic spices captivate the taste buds every time. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in hotel management and discovering an undeniable love for food, he decided to become a food blogger and share his passion for it with others. Bilal started his journey to being a food blogger in 2013 with the eagerness to share his adventures and celebrate his love for all things culinary. The most unusual food combination that Bilal has had is cola with fries. Although it is strange, he says that the contrasting flavours and textures create a surprisingly enjoyable experience. Aysha Sarwani @foodaholics_bahrain Aysha Sarwani loves herself some mixed sauce pasta with extra cheese on it and, of course, chocolate. Her relentless passion for food and being enthusiastic in exploring new flavours is what got her into the realm of food blogging. She started off sharing her opinions with family and friends and that’s where it escalated to a social media account for thousands to experience. Aysha began her blogging journey back in 2019 in Oman and stopped due to COVID -19. She then reignited her career at the end of 2020 in Bahrain. We have all had bizarre experiences with food but Aysha’s was one to remember. She reminsices: “I remember I had some mixed seafood from a highly-regarded restaurant. The taste was okay-ish but on that night I vomited and got sick. It turned out to be a nightmare and it has been two years, and I have never touched seafood again.” Qadisa @exploring_bh Qadisa would have Biryani any day above anything else. Her desire to always try different cuisines and explore all the flavours of the world got her on this exciting and tasteful journey of being a food blogger, starting back in 2013. The most bizarre food Qadisa has ever tried is something that we all will question: fried cow brain. The Food Menu by Zainab Akbar @thefoodmenu.bh Her love for authentic food is unmatched; getting to know the roots of a cuisine and embracing the authenticity of a dish is what makes Japanese food Zainab’s favourite. Besides that she also enjoys Lebanese cuisine from time to time for its variety and colour. Zainab’s undying love for food is what led to her being a food blogger. Zainab initially began her career with blogs in 2005 on various websites, and with the rise of social media and the demand for images and shorter reviews, she launched her Instagram in 2015. Although now being adopted into many restaurants’ menus, snails is the most bizarre food item that Zainab has ever tried.
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