Frunch Deejay
First there was Breakfast + Lunch >> Brunch.
Now take Friday + Brunch >> Frunch.
If I were witty, I would write something here about logic and maybe even Venn diagrams. Alas, witty I am not. Just sarcastic and cynical.
Frunch at Radisson Blu, Media City
Somewhere For Everyone
We were invited over for Frunch at the Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City and although it was not our first Frunch there, it was our first with the kids.
Sans kids, we were seated in Icon Lounge but this time with the kids, we requested to be close to the kids play area, which coincidentally is also next to the pizza and pasta station – a favorite with Wee Scotch and Li’L Ginger.
And for the smokers out there, there is also Icon Bar – a flight of stairs up from Icon Lounge.
Is there Pork?
Why yes there is.
Upstairs in Icon Bar, where smoking is permitted, lies the pork station with charcuterie, bacon, sausages, and ribs.
Next to the pork station are also some buffet favorites like butter chicken and for me, seafood chowder. I may have loaded up on a bit too much food as I could not balance a plate of pork, a bowl of soup, AND Li’L Ginger.
One or the other had to go. My daughter refused to walk but thankfully she was happy to be carried around by a few of the chefs as I wandered around sampling more of the food.
Frunch at Radisson Blu, Media City
Kid-Friendly
For family frunchers, the “Kids Corner” is located in Certo Italian restaurant. This is perfect for the kids as it’s also where there are live stations for pizza and pasta.
At the Kids’ Corner, there is the usual kids’ brunch activities of face painting, arts and crafts, and movie watching. There is also a pizza-making activity for the kids.
Kids Corner (left) and Pizza making for kids (right)
Live Stations
Live Stations are great because you can customize your order. Senior Sous Chef Shiv Negi made us lovely omelet garnished with asparagus from the tapas station that the kids enjoyed.
Waffles, Crepes and Omelets – Live Station
As you can see, the Ginger and Scotch family dines out with Transformers – it’s one way we keep the kids entertained when they have exhausted the offerings at the kids section.
As a side note: these little Card Games by Shuffle (sold at Borders Dubai) make great travel games for ages 6+. Wee Scotch is really loving strategy games right now and I love that the cards can be transported in a sturdy little box. We have the Transformers one but there’s also Cluedo, Guess Who, Monopoly, and more.
As for Li’L Ginger, well, she’s at the age where we tend to just shove an iPad in her hands when she gets a little restless so that we can
enjoy
finish our meal.
Frunch at Radisson Blu, Media City
I really enjoyed the food from the outdoor BBQ station.
The corn wasn’t as fresh as when we make it at home but I loved the grilled chicken wings and the beef ribs were meatier and far more flavorful than their pork counterpart upstairs.
Outdoor BBQ – Live Station
And So Much More
I also loved the Oyster Bar and Cheese and Wine station. There is a sommelier who will guide you through wine tastings should you so wish.
Frunch at Radisson Blu, Media City
The staff serve drinks to the table but those seated in Icon Lounge have the added benefit of a help-yourself tap which I think was filled with Heinekin when we were there.
Frunch at Radisson Blu, Media City
Also upstairs in Icon Bar is a make-your-own Bloody Mary station.
I was very tempted but alas, I was designated driver so had to give it a pass…this time.
Frunch at Radisson Blu, Media City
Desserts
I normally skip the sweets and desserts section (I prefer cheese) but it was for sure Wee Scotch and Li’L Ginger’s favorite part of Frunch.
We have instilled in them that they are not allowed to have any candy until they have FIVE healthy items like fruit and/or vegetables. And then only a limited number of treats. Otherwise they just eat themselves sick (live and learn).
My husband and I aren't big on the extravagant Dubai brunches but if we do #brunch, the kids often come with as (believe it or not) most brunches in Dubai are kid-friendly since there are so many expat families here. We let the kids loose on the children's area where there's often the usual activities of face-painting, cookie decorating, pizza making, and movie watching with popcorn. Their favorite section (not mine unless there is gummy candy ?) is of course the dessert and candy table. But we have instilled in them that they are not allowed to have any candy until they have FIVE healthy items like fruit and/or vegetables. And then only a limited number of treats. Otherwise they just eat themselves sick. Read about our family food adventures on my blog as well as checkout these other fantastic #UAEMomBloggers for more food, parenting, and artsy kid activities: @sandinmytoestk @walckthisway @astheygrow.me @laura_babykicks @cuddlesandcrumbs @sandinmyheels @kidsindubai @ab_andme #dubaibrunch #dubaifoodbloggers #dubaimombloggers #dubai #dubaikids #mydubai
A photo posted by Sandy (@gingerandscotch) on Jan 30, 2016 at 11:24pm PST
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Frunch @ the Radisson Blue Hotel, Dubai Media City: from 12.30-4:30 pm every Friday, offering Europe’s finest nibbles and tipples including live cooking and outdoor BBQ stations. Dhs 249 (inclusive of soft beverages) or Dhs 359 (unlimited coctails, bubbly, hops, and house beverages). For reservations, call +971 04 366 9163. Website | Facebook.
And here are more photos from our Frunch experience:
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Giveaway Time:
Win free Frunch for two at the Radisson Blue, Dubai Media City.
How to Enter the Giveaway
Leave a comment on this blog post telling me your favorite (or least favorite) thing about brunching in the UAE;
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What’s the fine print?
Deadline for this giveaway is Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm Dubai time (GMT+4).
Frunch will be 12.30 pm to 4:30 pm on a Friday and the free voucher for two can be redeemed within 4 weeks from the date of issue.
One winner will be picked at random on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 and will be notified by email and via Facebook. Should the winner not respond within 3 days, I will randomly select another winner.
Thank you for reading and don’t forget to leave a comment below.
Good Luck!