Izu Brasserie<\/a><\/strong> forced us out of the house and, as I followed my preference for not dealing with traffic, it was easier to try City Walk on a weekday when most people were traveling outside the country.\u00a0 With perfect winter weather, Hubs and I decided to sit outside under one of the covered tables (which was more than Traiteur could offer #iamnotbitter).\u00a0 A note to those trying to find the entrance, the restaurant is best accessed from the main boulevard, on the ground level of LE BLV \/ Marais (rather than wandering through the store, as we did).<\/p>\nWith both a Brassiere and a Bakery — split, somewhat awkwardly by a child’s clothing section — guests are more or less spoiled for choice.\u00a0 Off the bakery menu, although the French toast was loudly calling my name as were all the sweets inside<\/del>, I decided a selection of lighter fare was in order.\u00a0 To start, we ordered the Bruschetta (AED35)<\/em>, which was accompanied by some of the finest grilled bread I’ve had in the city.\u00a0 I liked the ‘build your own’ approach to the dish (especially good for me, as I don’t care for olives and spent my time building heaps of tomato).\u00a0 Along with that was (of course) Burrata (AED65)<\/em>.\u00a0 Certainly not the very best I’ve had (the thickness of the rind was a bit too much), the creaminess of the cheese is always welcome (and the price was correct for the serving size).\u00a0 As usual with Burrata, I ever long for the dish to be accompanied by bread, crostini, or some form of carbohydrate, so we made do with the delicious bread\u00a0from the Bruschetta.\u00a0 Similarly, the Feta and roasted tomato salad (AED45)<\/em>, along with the Kale and avocado salad (AED45)<\/em> both seemed refreshing choices and delivered as expected.\u00a0 Do I think the kale salad could use a bit more avocado?\u00a0 Yes.\u00a0 Do I think it’s dressed a bit heavily?\u00a0 Also, yes.\u00a0 Can you easily split all the dishes we ordered?\u00a0 Yes, definitely.<\/p>\nAlthough we were plenty full from these four dishes, and I forced myself away from what appeared to be an exceptional cinnamon roll, the kitchen sent a plate of Squid ink\u00a0ravioli stuffed with prawns, sea bass, and butter sauce (AED75)<\/i>.\u00a0 Honestly, I kind of wish they hadn’t.\u00a0 The consistency of the pasta was much bulkier than I wanted it to be, and the stuffing could’ve used more seasoning.\u00a0 Of all the dishes we tried, it was the one I wouldn’t order again (no matter how lovely it looked).\u00a0 Hubs loved it, but I prefer a more delicate pasta.<\/p>\n
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Would I go back?\u00a0 Well, the food isn’t worth crossing town for, but if you’re at City Walk, it’s a relatively easy choice.\u00a0 The food is fresh, the service is friendly, and the prices are fair.<\/p>\n
Who would enjoy it?\u00a0 Friends looking to catch up.\u00a0 A solo spot for yourself and a good book.\u00a0 A place to catch sit and watch the world go by.<\/p>\n
Where’s your favorite place to eat in City Walk?<\/strong><\/p>\nA to Za’atar was a guest of Izu Bakery and Brasserie. Opinions are my own, just ask my husband.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n