Why Doha is Poised to be a New Food Capital
My meal at IDAM is just one of the culinary highlights of my week spent in Doha, courtesy of ‘50 Best Explores’ series and Visit Qatar. There’s good food at every turn. It is expectedly heavy on the culinary experiences. I eat my way through a farm to table feast at Heena Salmat Farm, try modern Qatari food at Jiwan at National Museum of Qatar, eat hummus and grilled meat at the desert escape that is Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, and in a corner of Souq Waqif, eat breakfast cooked by pioneering female entrepreneur, chef Shams Al-Qassabi. “Doha’s dining scene is evolving at a remarkable pace and is increasingly positioning itself as a destination for discerning gourmet travellers. The presence of internationally acclaimed chefs and concepts, alongside a growing diversity of cuisines reflects the city’s rapid transformation into a globally recognised culinary destination,” says Rachael Hogg, Senior Content Editor for 50 Best, the global leading authority on gastronomy, drinking and travel. “Doha has evolved from a mostly local dining landscape into a truly global culinary destination,” …
