Cheesy Bacon and Jalapeño Egg Rolls
Buddha’s Bowl
A fan favourite, Thunder Thighs Fried Chicken Sandwich Peach Basil Iced Tea
of the place by herself, Dona says she
wanted everything to have a certain look
that falls between rustic and industrial. A
minimalist by nature, Dona says she wanted
to make sure the restaurant and café give
off the vibe of not being overdone yet
still feel cosy. Large windows on two sides
of the restaurant allow in ample sunlight
and allow a view of the al fresco seating
area, while still maintaining privacy as a
wooden fence serves a boundary outside
the restaurant on all sides. The walls, albeit
plain, are either exposed brick, or painted
white with real potted cacti on the wall. The
wooden beams of the restaurants are also
exposed, and counter is put together using
brushed metal sheets with visible bolts, as
small plant pots dangle from the ceiling,
similar to the light bulb that hang from the perhaps the most eye-catching accessory
in Hopscotch is the custom-made bike
made by Dona herself. Taking an ordinary
bike and repainting the rims and adding a
vintage-style handle bar, Dona decided to
suspend it from the ceiling, adding extra
character to the chic restaurant.
The delicious menu is also produced by
Dona, who took her favourites as well as
some family recipes, and added her own
personal touch to them. Already becoming
a favourite of many around Bahrain, the
Thunder Thighs Fried Chicken Sandwich,
which is a fried chicken sandwich served
with special sauce is one of the restaurant’s
specialty. The homemade sauces add a spicy
twist as the hearty meal leaves customers full
but of course, wanting for more.
ceiling from ropes. In Grind as well, the
wooden tabletops complement the metal
chairs, and the metal shutter counter-front
is a truly unique touch. Leaving no detail
unnoticed, even the bathroom door has a
metal sliding door and the tables and chairs
have little sayings on them – a personal
touch of Dona’s. Making sure the customers
become part of both the Hopscotch and
Grind experience as much as possible,
even the cutlery used has a rustic vibe to
it with the food served on wooden planks,
minimalist plates, skillets (for eggs), and
mini-skillets, and metal pots for the smaller
starters or side dishes. The drinks are
served in mason jars, and coffees served
in neutral coloured ceramic cups (or paper
cups) or in the traditional chai tumblers. But
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