Dining Reviews with JeanneinDoha: Post-Lockdown Lunch at Crossroads Kitchen

Lunch at Crossroads Kitchen
Mezze Selection | Chicken Biryani | Mac 'n' Cheese 

Hello everyone!

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for JeanneinDoha. Between being a mother to a rambunctious one-year-old, working full-time, and attempting to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I've found my free time to be in limited supply. COVID-19 added its own set of challenges, as my husband and I sought to navigate parental responsibilities with working from home.

However, with lockdown coming to an end in Qatar, now seems as good a time as ever to revive my blog. And what better way to recommence writing than by sharing our return to restaurant dining, more than four months after our last meal out?

A selected number of Doha's restaurants reopened for dine-in on July 1st. As readers of this blog will know, I am a loyal customer of the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel. My husband and I had our first date at Cucina. Less than a year later, we celebrated our wedding reception there. So as we make peace with our new normal, we thought it fitting to return somewhere familiar and comforting.

My husband, daughter and I were joined by two friends for lunch at Crossroads Kitchen. We had a wonderful time. the staff were attentive and portion sizes were generous. 

• At present, seating is limited to five people per table. Children are allowed. Our toddler was provided with a high chair.
• Advance reservations are required. Bookings can be made via WhatsApp on 66001315. 
• Click here for the dining and drinks menu.
• On the day of our visit, Happy Hour commenced at 12 PM, with selected beverages priced at 30 QR each.
• Corporate discounts are offered to employees of Qatar Foundation and Qatar Airways. If you work for a major national company, it’s always worthwhile checking if a discount deal is available.
• Current regulations mean that the restaurant cannot pack up your leftovers for takeaway. You might find it useful to discreetly bring your own Tupperware boxes!

Happy dining!