Making the city’s indoor venues an ideal escape and he perfect date night spots, FACT’s Anushay Taimur Khan headed to JW Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha to get a taste of something that she had never tried before. The verdict is in – get ready to crave all things extraordinary.

JW Marriott Marquis is what I call ‘the new kid on the block’ when it comes to the hotels in D-Town. With new names popping up every few months, you can only imagine what the new ‘it’ thing is that a restaurant will offer. As I stepped into Feugo, I was welcomed by their staff who immediately ushered me to the best seat in the restaurant. I sat right next to the window and watched the slow Doha summer traffic go by as I enjoyed my sweet vibing drinks. Situated in the heart of the city and right behind City Centre Mall, I couldn’t think of a simpler view to enjoy on a weekday.

Beige comfortable seats with the classic brown tables give a welcoming feel and as we settled in, we were served with another round of mocktails; the refreshing strawberry mojito proved to be the most amazing drink to cool down in the humid heat. Just as the conversation started to flow, my first course of starters arrived and whoa, I was not expecting to enjoy my first trip to Feugo so imminently.

Among the variety of appetisers served, Salmon Tartare decorated with caviar and pickled onion stood as one of the heroes in the selection. I have yet to taste a combination of ingredients that complement each other so well. The creaminess of the salmon and avocado topped with the crunchiness of pickled onion and the burst of saltiness of the caviar left us craving for more.

As we were swooning from experiencing the variety of appetisers, we were presented with the Chilean Bass glazed with date-e-miso sauce with a side of creamed spinach which tasted and smelled as good as it looked. The knife cut through it like it was foam; it was light and fulfilling simultaneously, just the right amount of serving and cooked to perfection.

After being done with what I thought was the most divine seafood dish, in came the crusted salmon topped with crunchy panko. It was the subtlety of the taste of salmon coupled with the surprising burst from the sour hint of lemon that made me sit back and close my eyes in pure delight after every bite. Did I want to stop? No. Was I asked to ease it with the fork. Yes, I was. Oh, why, you wonder? Well, the Tomahawk steak was making its grand entry on a plate, freshly cooked to medium rare for my taste buds.

Easily the winner of the night for me, the Tomahawk steak with steak fries and asparagus won my palate over. It was as close to buttery melt-in-your-mouth as it could get. The steak was served medium rare which made the meat so soft it was falling apart. Though it was well-seasoned and didn’t need anything to enhance its flavour, the peppercorn glaze gave it the tangy kick of flavour we didn’t know it needed.

When all was said and done, I was introduced to my ultimate favourite course of the evening; the mighty desserts that came to steal our hearts. The Tropical Pavlova was the perfect end to what can only be described as a sensory experience. It was a work of art visually and hit all the right notes with the variety of textures and flavours of fruit, meringue, chocolate ice cream and the stunning candy floss. True to its name, it took us to places we had never been to and tasted like summer on a plate.

The entire culinary journey was one of a kind. I went to Feugo with absolutely zero research and left with an experience to remember. If you’re looking for a place which serves quality dishes with an edge, you need to visit this restaurant. Relax as the city silently goes by and you enjoy the best of it all. ✤

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