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Life on the Wedge

Serious Eats in Qatar and beyond

My Other Day Job….
Scenes From a Well Travelled Life…
Adventures in food…

A Gal Has to Eat…

Whether at home or away, I like to live and eat well.

To share some of these great and not-so-great experiences, I have added this page which will be reviews and views of restaurants and other eating experiences.

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Rachel Ann Morris

Welcome to the Wedge

Starting out as an idea to eat and document 365 cheeses in a very long year, Life on the Wedge has grown to become one of the must-read food blogs in Qatar and the region.

A writer, editor, blogger, traveler, foodie and social communications expert, her blog, Life on the Wedge is a fearless and (rare) unbiased look at the food and travel scene in Qatar and beyond.

You’ve heard this a million times before, but all views are her own, even if you don’t agree with them.

Rachel can be reached at info@taf3eel.com for collaborations, media inquiries and bad puns.

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Full of beans... Made a pit stop this weekend at yet another of Doha’s speciality coffee places. I loved the light filled industrial interior of @flowcoffee.qa and my flat white hit the spot. . . . . . #foodblogeats #gloobyfood #myfab5 #lifeonthewedge #butfirstcoffee #specialitycoffee #coffee #cafeculture #dohacoffee #dohafoodies #sundayfunday #qatarbloggers #oneshotlatte #caffeineaddict #coffeehouse #flatwhite #industrial_interior #theviewfromhere #dohaqatar #coffeetravel

Cheese believe me... When I say these mozzarella sticks .from @marriottmarquisdoha were heaven on a plate. A perfectly crispy exterior encasing gooey, cheesy goodness. These were the final part of the menu at their NY Steakhouse brunch - At QR595 the city’s most expensive brunch - and were offered after the main event as part of the new “bar snacks” element. Full rundown of the brunch and its value to come, but in the meantime just admire the beauty Of these cheese sticks. . . . . . #gloobyfood #heresmyfood #myfab5 #lifeonthewedge #mozzarellasticks #cheeseplate #cheeseboard #brunch #onmyplate #devourpower #barsnacks #dohafoodies #eatguide #eater #qatarbloggers #marriottmarquis #fridaybrunch #foodblogeats #onmyplate #fromabove #tablesituation #qatarrestaurants #cheesesticks #dohalife #devourcheese

You want a piece of me? Having my cake and eating it too this weekend. This delicious slice of orange cake and amped coffee is from the newish branch of @flatwhite.qa in @tawarmallofficial What are your plans this weekend? . . . . . . #gloobyfood #myfab5 #heresmyfood #lifeonthewedge #flatwhite #coffeebar #cafe #coffeeandcake #colorsofmylife #foodiefriday #momentslikethese #cakestyle #beautifulcuisines #qatarlife #dohafoodies #qatarrestaurants #onmyplate #takingabreak #specialtycoffee #coffeeshots

Rolling in the deep... This morsel is from the new menu @zengorestaurant and is stuffed full of fatty toro tuna and topped with a silky avocado cream. The perfect way to start a great meal at this much improved restaurant. And hey, it’s the weekend! What foodie adventures are on your radar? . . . . . . #gloobyfood #myfab5 #heresmyfood #lifeonthewedge #sushi #sushiroll #toro #zengo #thirstythursday #newmenu #dohafoodies #qatarbloggers #japanesefood #fusionfood #wheretoeat #qatarrestaurants #onthetable #hautecuisines #foodart #beautifulcuisines #hangrywoman #bareaders #eattherainbow

You had cheddar believe it... A burger with three types of cheese - cheddar, gruyere and buffalo mozzarella - is one I can fully support. This is the Pioneer Burger on the menu @marriottmarquisdoha Quick Bites. It also has angus beef, a mushroom relish and a soft bun...but let’s face it, that all falls by the wayside when you remember THREE types of cheese. . . . . . #eattheworld #heresmyfood #lifeonthewedge #burgers #devourpower #cheeseburger #eatingfortheinsta #burgerholic #allthecheese #wheretoeat #dohafoodies #marriottmarquis #wednesdayvibes #qatarrestaurants #onthemenu #getinmybelly #beautifulcuisines #myfab5 #foodilysm #thefeedfeed #foodislife #burgerlove #cafelife #quickbites #gloobyfood #burgraphy

Coffee and cake... My wandering took me south of Doha this week to Al Wakra where I had a chance to try the new @bakucafe.qa Another specialty coffee place - but perhaps the first in Al Wakra - it’s a tiny hole in the wall. With a limited menu of coffee and cakes and striking industrial style interiors, it was a surprise. We tried the rose coffee (cold), the cheesecake coffee (cold) and two slices of the ubiquitous honey cake. The star of the show was the cheesecake coffee, which to purists sounds like sacrilege, but if you view it like a milkshake, then it was delicious. The biscuit crumbs on top were especially fun. A great little option for those in the neighborhood or passing by... . . . . . #lifeonthewedge #eattheworld #specialtycoffee #coffeehouse #coffeebreak #oneshotlatte #heresmyfood #milkshake #dohacoffee #alwakra #dohafoodies #coffeebreak #onecupatatime #newopening #wheretofindme #qatarbloggers #foodblogfeed #droolclub #sweetmagazine #eatdessertfirst #foodiechats #igerscoffee #thirdwavecoffee #coffeeshopcorners #coffeeflicks

Mie so hungry... Current state: plotting my return to @mamarozieqa to devour a steaming plate of mie Koay Teow (aka seafood flat noodles). . . . . . #visitqatar #wheretofindme #indonesianfood #malaysianfood #noodles #comfortfood #newopening #qatarrestaurants #eatlocal #foodiesofinstagram #foodiefeature #devourpower #onmyplate #mondaymood #eeeeeats #homecook #dohafoodies #eattheworld #travelingfoodie #lifeonthewedge

Muffin compares to you... This folks is the cruffin - a cross between a muffin and a croissant. Qatar loves a food trend (speciality coffee anyone?) is @marriottmarquisdoha has finally brought the cruffin to our shores. Basically it’s croissant baked in a muffin tin and this one is stuffed with blueberries. This is a food trend - however belated - I can get behind. You can find it at their excellent cafe Quick Bites... . . . . . . #eattheworld #heresmyfood #lifeonthewedge #cruffin #foodtrend #bakery #bakedgoods #muffin #eatdessertfirst #pastryart #onmyplate #dohafoodies #cakesofinstagram #marriottmarquis #patisserie #snacktime #qatarbloggers #coffeeandcake #sweettooth #cafelife #beautifulcuisines

Being shellfish... I had a chance to sample some of the new dishes from @zengorestaurant new menu last night. Among the highlights were this scallop ceviche with water chestnuts and a banging sushi roll made with A5 grade wagyu beef and shiso (a Japanese herb) pesto. The ceviche was really lifted by the addition of the crunchy water chestnuts but the star of this was the sushi roll with the buttery beef and the slightly tart pesto. I’ve always been critical of Zengo as I thought the food was a little “all things to all people” and had never really lived up to its hype. But with a new sharper focus on Vietnamese and Thai flavors and some interesting but accessible new items on the menu, I may be ready to reassess. Have you been to Zengo? . . . . . . . #forkfeed #droolclub #itswhatsfordinner #lifeonthewedge #foodilysm #shellfish #ceviche #sushiroll #wagyu #onmyplate #zengo #luxlife #finedining #richardsandoval #datenight #fusionfood #dohafoodies #rawfood #sushiroll #qatarbloggers #heresmyfood #eattheworld #liveauthentic

Breakfast of champions... This plate of huevos rancheros @marriottmarquisdoha is the perfect way to start your weekend. Soft flour tortillas, runny eggs, tangy salsa and a lime spiked guacamole make for the perfect storm of flavor and texture. It dropped off the menu at Quick Bites for a while but it has made a welcome return. How are you starting your weekend? . . . . . #huevosrancheros #breakfast #eggsnthings #eggsforbreakfast #weekendbreakfast #onmyplate #marriott #dohafoodies #qatarlife #lifeonthewedge #devourpower #foodiefriday #eatingfortheinsta #eeeeeats #brunchparty #qatarbloggers #morningslikethese

A prawn star... Who doesn’t love a good bar snack? These prawns wrapped in a crispy and crunchy pastry at the newly expanded @tradervicsdoha looked as good as they tasted. When the weather cools and it fully opens I’m predicting the outlet’s new Tahitian Village (which looks out onto the bay and has views for days) will be the hottest spot in town. Meanwhile, I’m happy with these snacks Happy weekend everyone! . . . . . #travelingfoodie #seafood #tradervics #wheretofindme #wheretoeat #exploretocreate #foodiefinds #eatingfortheinsta #forbestravelguide #dohafoodies #dohafood #barsnacks #lifeonthewedge #qatarrestaurants #eeeeeats #forkfeed #droolclub #itswhatsfordinner #hilton

Donut get me wrong... I love me a good donut. I checked out @dumdum.qa in West Bay recently to see what all the fuss is about. The flavors are interesting and very elaborate (I’m a cinnamon or a cruller kinda gal). Of the three we tried the creme brûlée one was the tastiest. The karak version had a hint of the famous tea and blueberry was so subdued it could have been anything. These donuts are baked not fried and as a result are drier than we were expecting. I suspect they are better fresh from the oven (we visited mid afternoon) as we reheated one of ours when we got home and it was softer and a better texture (but this affects the fillings which are added after baking). The interiors are fun and the staff very engaged and it’s a good spot for coffee - I do want to check their breakfast. It’s sure to be popular but I didn’t quite go nuts for these donuts at this stage. . . . . . . #donuts #sweettreats #donut #devourpower #travelingfoodie #lifeonthewedge #newopening #qatarrestaurants #qatarlife #dohafoodies #breakfastideas #morningslikethese #wednesdayvibes #dessert #eatdessertfirst #sweettooth #doughnuts #foodspotting #grubzone #beautifulcuisines #wheretoeat

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