Opening
Khobar
The specialty coffee shop redefining Khobar mornings
Mukhtar Roasters brings single-origin Ethiopian beans and a space that finally feels like the city deserves.
June 3, 2025
The Inside Track
F&B, Openings & Reviews
Honest first-looks, reviews, and alerts on every notable opening across the Eastern Province.
Review
Dammam
Bahr Restaurant: is the seafood hype justified?
We visited twice before forming an opinion. Short answer: yes, mostly, with one caveat about the service.
June 1, 2025
Opening
Al-Ahsa
A new Levantine bakery opens in Al-Mubarraz
Mouneh Bakery is importing the sourdough tradition from Beirut and making it work at 44°C.
May 28, 2025
Pop-Up
Khobar
The Khobar Street Feast returns for its third edition
Twelve vendors, two days, one waterfront. What to eat, in what order.
May 25, 2025
First Look
Dhahran
Inside the new specialty tea house at Dhahran Mall
A quiet counterpoint to the coffee wave — and a genuinely well-considered space.
May 20, 2025
Opening
Jubail
Jubail's first omakase — and why it might actually work
The concept sounds risky for a city known for cheap seafood. The chef disagrees.
May 15, 2025