Love bread? Then mark your calendars. Master baker Rainer Scharold from Friedberg, Germany will be in the capital hosting master baking classes on February 19 and 20. Scharold– whose bakery has been in his family for five generations– will share his family’s baking secrets in classes at Cafe’Dalsace as part of this year’s Gourmet Abu Dhabi.
• Classes are from 3pm to 5pm for Dh250 per person, inclusive of afternoon tea and pastry. Cafe D’Alsace is on Yas Island, next to Yas Marina Circuit. Call 050 811 5414.
Sacci, the new restaurant that replaced Agadir at the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, has just launched a new brunch. The family style brunch will offer just what you’d expect at an Italian feast: Italian pastas, antipasti, pizzas, main dishes and desserts.
• Every Friday from 12:30pm to 4pm. Dh230 per person. For reservations, call 02 616 9999. Visit www.sacciabudhabi.com
Stills Brasserie & Bar has two new promotions this month. On Friday, celebrate Waitangi Day with a menu featuring New Zealand treats. Waitangi Day is a public holiday in New Zealand that honours the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is New Zealand’s founding document. There will be lots to keep the littles entertained – including a bouncy castle.
• From 12:30pm to 4pm. Dh160+, kids under age five eat free. Dh80 for kids ages six to 12. The venue will also launch their Stills Terrace Brunch on Friday, February 20. Choose any three courses from the menu or opt for the carvery. Dh200+. Stills Brasserie & Bar is in the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. Call 02 656 3000.
