Getting things done in Abu Dhabi, UAE - Latest comments on "Le Brioche" Number 2 on the list, the quest for coffee continues.

In response to: "Le Brioche" Number 2 on the list, the quest for coffee continues.

The Abudhabilist [Member] — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:21:26 +0000

Hah!

I'm no connoisseur either...

Thanks for the heads up on Vivelle - it's on my list.

I can see I am going to be busy!

Tough life this.

:-)

In response to: "Le Brioche" Number 2 on the list, the quest for coffee continues.

Lori [Visitor] — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:48:30 +0000

Ok... Vivelle is located directly across from the Kahlidyia Part on 7th. Easiest to get there is to be headed toward Inter Continental on 7th (so you don't have to do a U-Turn) Anyway on your left is Al Safadi Then comes Burger King then right next is Vivelle.

They have wonderful pastries and their Jellies are to die for. They serve you a couple with your coffee.

This is my favorite for a cup. I'm not a connoisseur of coffee by any means, but I think they make a decent cup.

The girls there are friendly maybe it is the jellies I keep going back for.

There is parking in front or across the street by the park.

In response to: "Le Brioche" Number 2 on the list, the quest for coffee continues.

The Abudhabilist [Member] — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:55:29 +0000

See ... SEE?
Take heed newspaper reviewers - "Nestled in the cluster of towers at the end..etc" just doesn't cut it.

Lori's on to something - like offering a reasonable landmark for instance.

Thank's for the directions Lori - might see if I can hit them over the weekend, purely to keep the integrity of the study intact of course.

Vivelle?
No?

But it is now.

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Lori [Visitor] — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:36:38 +0000

O.K. Here's directions to the Kalhidyia Le Brioche...

On the road just off Corniche (back side of Special) go to the VW dealership. Go around the right side of the building to the back Corniche Towers... You should see Le Brioche right there. I think it is building C Corniche Tower.

Have you got Vivelle on your list?

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The Abudhabilist [Member] — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:20 +0000

Sam: You wouldn't think it would be that hard though would you? Good beans, milk and a frothing machine - it's not heap-big-magic after all!

Holly:
Thanks, it keeps me occupied... Heading over to London and Wales later in the year and now you're telling me that there's no coffee there either..

:-)

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Holly Black [Visitor] — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:05:29 +0000

Hi Drew, I went to Primary School with Karma (indeed she was one of my best friends at PS) and I have started reading your posts. I must that whatever you did in Melbourne before you left was not your chosen profession - you are a terrific blogger and I am hooked on your coffee posts. I must say, I feel your pain. I lived in London about 10 years ago and had the same problem.
Keep it up, I am really enjoying hearing about your adventures over there.

Regards,

Holly

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Sam [Visitor] — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:11:28 +0000

Brett could feel your pain on this. When we were in thailand I laughed at him and said please dont expect to find coffee here. But he did try. The first latte he got had canned frothy cream 2 inches thick on the top. It was so gross i took a photo of it which is in my thailand facebook album, We poured it into a plant. Brett has to have 2 coffees a day or he gets caffiene withdrawal and is not a nice bunny to be around. he ended up having to drnk nescafe.
He experienced the same thing in LA, and in Paris. Parisians only drink espresso!