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Your feature on Ann Russo Petit came just in time. I had I don't know if I'm the only person totally annoyed by this along with Atlanta born -Louis Ramey and the Irish
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Who’s got the Dibs on Tips? DANCE TO THE TUNE
Last month, one of our readers inquired about the portion of
service charge which goes to the servers, or rather, if any of
OF MASTERS
it goes to them at all. We visited a few well-know restaurants Jan 14, Emirates Palace (Auditorium)
and this is what their employees had to say:
“Whatever the customer leaves is pooled and at the end of One of the world’s leadings orchestras, London’s
the day we divide the tips equally amongst all the waiters.” Philharmonia, associated with conducting legends
Manager of an upscale Asian restaurant such as Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan,
Otto Klemperer and Carlo Maria Giulini, will perform
“The management takes a huge chunk of the tips, say 50%, under the direction of celebrated Finnish maestro
as insurance for any crockery we damage and the rest is Jukka-Pekka Saraste. He conducted a memorable
divided amongst us waiters.” Server of an Asian eatery 2010 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and melodious musical performance at last season’s
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage Jan 21 -24, Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Abu Dhabi Classics. This year he will present the
(ADACH) is organizing "Al Dhafra Festival 2010", a “All of us are assigned different tables and the reservation
system ensures that all of us have a steady flow of customers. Sports fans worldwide have been waiting with bated most famous of all symphonies, Beethoven’s
world-renowned cultural event focusing on camels, powerful and dynamic Fifth, along with Mozart’s
So we get to keep whatever tips are left on our table. If the breath for this championship and with three of the
which runs from January 30 until February 8, 2010 in
dinning party is big, we share the work with other servers world’s top 10 golfers already confirmed to battle it out in magnificent Piano Concerto, the genius’ first bold
Madenat Zayed in Al Gharbia (The Western Region). January’s 2010 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, they have
and then divide the tips equally.” Waitress from an Italian masterpiece and a work that paved the way for
restaurant not waited in vain. The championship will have world Beethoven’s concertos.
Al Dhafra Festival, which typically attracts thousands number four and two-time Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
of locals and tourists to many of the events, “You’d be surprised at the small tips people leave for fast winner, England’s Paul Casey return to Abu Dhabi to battle
will include many important events such as the food joint servers. We work as hard as the other uptight it out with Abu Dhabi stalwart – the fiery Spaniard and
traditional market, competitions on poetry, dates and waiters in the fancy places. I take whatever is left for me.” world number eight - Sergio Garcia, who will again be
photography and many new heritage events that will Waiter for Fast Food joint looking to show off his remarkable talents on The National
be announced later. Course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
The National Authority for Consumer Protection renewed a
The Organising Committee announced the launch of warning on 26th December that restaurants are not to add A new addition this year is the world number 10, Geoff
a new contest for the first time at the Dhafra Festival service charges according to Consumer Protection Law # 26 Ogilvy. He could be the one to watch out for. The 6’
called “Al-Hallab” This new contest seeks to choose the
. (2006). The Ministry of Economy is considering taking strict 2” imposing Aussie powerhouse is familiar with his
camel that produces the most milk. The competition action against restaurants that violate this law. So heads opponents, having beat Casey earlier in the year to win
seeks to attract attention to this category in camel up everyone, don’t let fancy dinnerware dupe you, and tip the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona,
breading and encourage camel owners to acquire generously! USA. This year, you’ll be amazed by the championship’s
‘milky’ camels, especially as these camels have been depth of field. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority looks to
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This month, Zainab Shafi reveals one of her
all time favourite holiday recipes:
“I have always loved desserts. I read somewhere that you
TRY T worth a mention and it is
indeed a ‘tummy-satisfying’
addition. Although Djeij W
Our favourite branch of this Lebanese eatery is located
can’t enjoy making food with an “I must” attitude; rather Jebneh and Mish Falafel wraps
on a cosy and quiet corner on Al Salam Street (there
are all time favourites and
you should have an “I want to” attitude. For me, the time aren’t many of those left on Salam!). Once you enter into
thankfully, they are still present
spent in researching new recipes and shopping for the its pristine space, you are hooked! It’s just hard to figure
on the new menu. Manakeesh,
out why? You figure maybe it’s the snug lakeside cabin
ingredients is an enjoyable experience. This chocolate their traditionally fluffy Lebanese
look or maybe it’s the vibrant, seemingly hand-painted
cake recipe is one of my favourites and I have made it Preparation: wallpaper, perhaps even the subtle variety of tasteful
flatbread is presented with a delightful twist in the
form of Aarouss Labneh and Jebneh Moutabbal on sun-
numerous times both for family and friends.” Lebanese food but then it strikes you; it’s the people.
For Cake: dried tomato bread. Makes you wonder what it tastes
Their staff makes you feel right at home and they truly are
1) Mix soft butter and like, doesn’t it? The dessert menu has definitely come
brown sugar until fluffy. a friendly bunch.
2) Gradually beat the egg a long way as it now includes a sinful chocolate cake
Ingredients:
s and add apricot jam. and an equally tempting cheese cake in addition to the
3) Mix flour, baking sod Let’s come back to the food though. The revamped menu
a and cocoa powder and traditional milk-based, Ashtalieh Overmoze... oh and
into the butter mixture. fold of ZWZ consists of delectable treats like the must-try
For Cake Jello too!
4) Gradually add milk. Halloumi cheese sticks breaded with crumbs and served
Butter = 150g 5) Pour the mixture into with a dip on the side. Caution: This teaser will completely
300g a baking dish. For this chilly winter month, we recommend popping
Brown sugar = 6) Bake at 160 ° for 50 flatten diet plans and you may have cravings for it later
in for a light meal (two can eat well under Dh 100) and
to 55 minutes or until
Eggs =3 mixture sets. the on. Moving on to salads, Z Fattoush is a rich combination
eserve= 75g of nutritious veggies, recommended by most of its
some hot chocolate to experience hospitality the ZWZ
Apricot Jam/ Pr For Syrup: way. What’s more? They deliver for free. Do we hear an
Flour= 225g customers. The new ‘Spizy chicken wrap’ is
Amen?
Baking soda= 8g 1) In a pan, mix cream,
milk, condensed milk and
Milk= 150ml sugar.
Get Cosi
50g
Cocoa powder=
2) Bring the mixture to
a gentle boil, stirring
occasionally for 30 min
For Syrup a, which ever utes. The syrup will sta
trawberry/banan thickening. rt
Cream (vanilla/s
e) = 100ml 3) Pour the hot syrup on
flavour you desir top of the baked cake.
Condensed milk= 1/2 tin “Share the cake with lov
ed ones and begin 201
Milk= 150 ml sweet memory of time
spent with those you che
0 with the
Renowned for its crackly crust flatbread baked in an
Sugar= 150g most.” Zainab rish the
e open-flame stone oven, Cosi offers a pleasant French
sweet to balanc
rup is immensely dinning experience in a refreshing, laid-back style. We
Caution: This sy . So if you want
used in the cake settled in for breakfast at its branch in Al Wahda Mall and
the brown sugar and add sugar chose their signature hearth-baked, square bagel along
you can omit condensed milk
with English tea from their wide tea selection. We know
rsa.
instead, or vice ve they have a wide selection because it was presented to
us in a well organized box to choose from. We left wishing
we had tried the monstrous Italiano sandwich instead as
its delicious aroma from the adjacent table continuously
Donate A Brick Campaign tempted us to try it. Fairly light on the pocket and easy on
the stomach, Cosi also offers you the ambience for truly
Flash Entertainment has pledged its support for the Special enjoying the eating experience. They have a catering service
Care Centre in its bid to build a new campus for those in to satisfy your dinning needs at home as well. Pay them a
need of special care and rehabilitation. It will take five million visit and get cosi.
bricks to build the new Special Care Centre campus, which at
full capacity will enrol 420 students from early detection and
diagnosis through to adulthood and independence.
Tempo encourages you to pledge now: SMS the word ‘Brick’ to
9050 (Etisalat) or 9100 (du) and Dh 5 will be donated from your
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For more information about the ‘Donate a Brick’ campaign,
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6. MyABU DHABI homesmart
Sara Svensson, a resident of Abu Dhabi
a point of view on a potent
view
That’s a Wrap!
Gift wrapping is an art form but let’s be honest, most of us stink at gift packing,
wrapping, decorating or any other gift-embellishment-synonym that comes to mind.
Not anymore! Tempo brings you some fresh and easy gift wrapping ideas for 2010:
city has an interesting suggestion
It's a ...
about the Corniche sidewalk...
“While walking along the breakwater sidewalk towards Marina Mall, I made an
observation. Besides being almost run over by an excited little boy on a big bicycle,
I was actually standing at a spot from where I could enjoy both the sea view and the Decorate with Origami
GoodThing
city skyline. Since it was evening time, it was pretty dark. Yet, I was enjoying the feel- If you are good with paper
ing of depth and calm only a breathtaking sea view can give. folding, here’s a Tempo creative
tip: Make an origami object
“However, I could not get used to the loud sounds of traffic from the road. I began with colourful paper and stick
to consider whether a see-trough, plastic (re-cycled ofcourse) wall could be set-up it on top of a gift box. Make sure
between the road and the pavement to decrease the sound. Technically, it could even that the gift box does not have
prevent fuel fumes from reaching us pedestrians. Maybe people would rather keep intricate patterns on it otherwise
the exposed pathway and don’t want another wall, as a friend pointed out when I it might overshadow your creation.
told her about this plastic wall. But here’s what I think, maybe people will actually like This is a nice way of giving a personal
the calm and get more enjoyment out of their walk. Who knows, they may even go touch to a store-bought gift item.
out for longer walks!
“As the former mayor of Bogotá, Enrique Peñalosa, who won wide praise for making
his city a model of enlightened planning said, “As birds must fly, man must walk.””
Pants for Wine Bottles!
Send us your opinion on Sara’s plastic wall: We know we’ve got your complete
attention now! The idea is to dress
editorial@abudhabitempo.com
up a wine bottle with an old denim
MeetYOUR
or corduroy pant leg. All you need
is a pair of pants (denim, dress or
corduroy), scissors, fabric glue or
YO
the good ol’ sewing machine.
Carefully cut the legs off about 12
inches from the bottom of the pants
NEIGHBOUR MEET.... …Purvi Gokani Fresh!
Ziploc to Keep itcination with
(length may vary for different pant
sizes). Turn them inside-out and sew
ends together or attach them with
fabric glue. You can cut out the pant
od fas
Give your childho r
w twist this winte pocket and attach it to the front. Tuck
“Originally, I am from Bombay, India and I’ve lived in UAE for well snow globes a ne ts in tissue paper a wine opener or a holiday greeting
en
over 14 years. To tell you the truth, I have lived and worked in other season. Wrap pres with
inside Ziploc bags ips card in the pocket. Now slip a bottle
emirates of this wonderful country but none of them compare to and place them ones, ribbon str of wine or champagne inside. Your
pinec
Abu Dhabi. I feel it is the best place to raise a family and I wouldn’t some trimming, be
e ‘em a ‘snow glo friends will laud your inventive-
trade it for any other country in the world. and confetti to giv und the open end ness for
look’. Tie a ribbon aro ila! Your
g in place and Vo years to come.
to secure the ba
gift is ready to be presented.
“I run a henna design centre in partnership with my sister and
things are going pretty well for us. We have been in business for
over 7 years now and each day has been a blessing. Our parlour, Handy Cloth
Beautiful Henna Centre is much more than just a business to me. It
is the fruit of our sincere hard work. Setting it up in Abu Dhabi was Comic Wrapping Paper Wrapping
a good decision from a monetary standpoint. This place provides Recycle those old comics Running out of ideas of
such financial security to entrepreneurs like us. to put a smile on a how to wrap an oddly-
loved one’s face as shaped gift for a dear
he or she opens one? Tempo
“I live here with my husband and son while my parents live in
your gift. All you suggests that you keep
Dubai. So you see almost my entire family is here. We visit them
it simple; use a fancy
over the weekend and have lots of fun gatherings like trips to Al need is a comic
piece of cloth. Just make
Ain and other emirates. page (the bigger the
sure it is circular so that
better as it will wrap all you can place the gift in
the way around your the centre. Next, bring the
This month Tempo introduces you to enterprising “At the end of the day, however, I love coming back to the peace present), some tape, colourful circumference of the cloth
entrepreneur, Purvi Gokani. and serenity of Abu Dhabi. To me, Abu Dhabi will always be the ribbons, and you are together and tie it up with
prosperous land of Baba Zayed. The only place where I find inner good to go! decorative ribbons of
peace and tranquility.” different hues.
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7. PEOPLE METER Making a
People Meter is an offbeat way to learn more about
Inside
Each of us can in his, or her, own way make a difference in our world. Sometimes this can be a simple
our community and its people, who come from
gesture, and sometimes it is a kind word. This page is dedicated to the hero that resides in each and
different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.
The
every one of us, and to the sharing of great news that will make our planet a better place for us all.
truth
This month, one adventurous tourist and one zesty
VOLUNTEER
NEW AGE
resident of Abu Dhabi city give us their unique
perspective on life.
TO FOR TAKE MY
ROBINHOOD JUNK UAE
My top new Now here’s a charity which really demonstrates the true meaning
of the saying: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Founder, If you have ever wanted to make a
year’s Faisal Khan is a Canadian citizen who moved to UAE two years
ago. Upon discovering the plight of labourers in camps, he initiat-
contribution to something significant
and really make a difference in peoples’
resolutions: ed a campaign to collect and re-distribute office and household
items which would normally be discarded as trash. This includes:
Clothes, electronics, food, and even used items you wish to sell.
lives, here’s your chance. The good folks
at Take My Junk are on the lookout for
volunteers. Here are some ways in which
All you have to do is send an email to takemyjunkuae@gmail.
you can help:
Raymund Gerard com or call 050 1794045 and they will schedule a pick-up (some-
times it only takes them 20 minutes). If you wish to cover fuel
Flyer distribution, organizing distribution
expenses you can do so by making a donation. Pick-up points
dates and events in community schools,
• Work-out more are located in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Duabi. So
if you are willing to contribute, stop throwing away junk which setting up workshops to increase
• Pray harder is in fairly good condition. Help Faisal bring a smile to someone’s awareness about the suffering of lower
Raymund Gerard Marium Zakir face today! income families, and if you have the flair
Filipino Pakistani
• Sleep better for advertising, you can test your skills by
All this stuff is not really expensive for someone who has a nice
The Tourist The Resident • Cry less job. But this is just what we need. It goes very quickly when we
marketing the charity to schools and
community centres.
• Find a sweetheart distribute it. Faisal Khan
What first word comes to your mind when I say...?
• Be happier For more information visit: Contact: takemyjunkuae@gmail.com
takemyjunkuae.com
World Airport World Peace
Marium Zakir
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Night Abu Dhabi Lights Night Romantic • Decrease intake of
Sand Camel Sand Velvet carbs in my diet Screensavers Start the New Year with a pledge to help Muzamel. He is a Sudanese man
Nation Philippines Nation Prosperity • Become assertive by monitors; do not reduce energy use who has inherited a terrible eye disease and needs immediate surgery
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due to this condition and has a family to support, he underwent a failed
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Yellow Favorite Yellow Sick • Contribute to a social in calendar You can also download it determined man. Your smallest contribution can enlighten his entire world.
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Making a Difference is a celebration of good people and good deeds. Please share with us your ideas, activities and community
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