Serving up Long Island beach house vibes and delicious home-to-table style cuisine in Al Bateen, Montauk is now open to customers.
ABU DHABI, UAE, MARCH 14, 2021 Set to transport its guests stateside, Montauk Boutique Cafeand Restaurant will officially open its elegant doors to the public today with its grand opening in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi.
Serving up Long Island beach house vibes in the UAE's capital, Montauk presents a wholesome, home-to-table style menu, impeccably curated by the restaurant's Emirati owner and founder, Chef Mariam Almansoori, whose passion and artistry is ingrained into every aspect of the homegrown brand.
From the opening, chef-owner Mariam said:"To future guests of Montauk, our home is your home. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our warm hospitality with you we have designed Montauk to feel like an extension of a family living room. Inside, its welcoming, cozy and the perfect place to share special moments with your loved ones. Our home-to-table cooking will warm the hearts of diners, and I feel incredibly proud to be bringing a touch of local culture to the outlet and my personal Emirati heritage."
Designed from top to bottom to reflect the comfort found in a warming home, Montauk houses a living room-style dining room on the first floor, and a bakery and terrace on the second. Inside, interiors are custom made to capture the true, picturesque essence of the ultra-luxurious seaside destination of Montauk in New York it's homely and simple yet sophisticated and chic. Think opulent wooden flooring, furnishings and French wall paneling, nautical-inspired rich jade green and off-white striped upholstery with cream linens, handpicked artwork and personalised illustrations, all complimented by natural greenery and flower arrangements.
Upon arrival to the Instagram-worthy cafe, bakery and restaurant, guests can expect to be greeted by soothing coffee house jazz, while the chilled, neighbourhood ambience ensures a relaxing visit whether it be for an indulgent breakfast, leisurely lunch, or dinner with the family, Montauk will be abundant with laidback idyllic moments and something for everyone.
Montauk's team of seasoned chefs use classical techniques to produce contemporary high-end international caf cuisine with Chef Mariam's special home comfort touch, which brings with it a hint of her Arabic heritage. Only the freshest, wholesome ingredients will be used to produce a wide range of dishes that focus on health with minimal sugar use. A medley of tasty favourites will also be on offer for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free and low-fat diners.
Fresh daily artistic salads of spiced fig goat's cheese, watermelon feta, and burrata with citrus will be available, as well as tempting starter dishes of spicy grilled garlic prawns, harissaandsundried tomato chicken with king oyster mushrooms lemongrass hummus, and double stuffed baked sweet potato with beef baconandbroccoli, drizzled with truffle cheese sauce.
For mains, the Montauk grilled Canadian lobster with roasted nori butter is set to be a signature, in addition to spiced lamb chops with pomegranateandGreek Yoghurt, salmon with mangoandcorn salsa, and creamy truffle rigatoni. Classic desserts bring meals to an indulgent end at Montauk with options like sticky toffee pudding, passionfruit cheesecake, and chocolate caramel fondant.
Breakfasts steal the show at Montauk, with the occasion serving up a menu of its own. Highlight rise and shine dishes include avocado beetroot cheese toasties, Turkish eggs with herb labneh, and scrambled egg shakshuka for two, then theres moorish custard-soaked brioche French toast, homemade granola with honeyandberries, cream cheese sesame bagels with varied fillings such as smoked salmon, beef bacon and avocado, plus much more. Not forgetting the all fresh fruit smoothies and squeezed juices.
For guests looking for a spot to work during the day or indulge in a little alone time, there's cozy corners found throughout to enjoy privacy and a cup of freshly brewed coffee, paired with a treat from the in-house bakery where everything including breads, pastries and cakes are made from scratch. Spread across three floors, the venue offers seating for solo diners, couples and families, as well as large groups for private events like an idyllic baby shower.
Montauk Boutique Caf Restaurant is located on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and is open daily from 8am to 11pm, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For more information, call 025466255 or follow @montaukabudhabi on Instagram.
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Montauk Boutique CafeandRestaurant
Founded in 2021 by Emirati national Mariam Almansoori, Montauk Boutique CafeandRestaurant is an unmistakable casual yet charming and stylish concept in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi. Inspired by the popular, luxury beach holiday destination of Montauk in New York, America a place known for its natural beauty, fertile lands, home-grown produce and bounty from the abundant sea Montauk Boutique Caf Restaurant is a go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee breaks. Montauks home-to-table high-end caf cuisine by Chef Mariam Almansoori is wholesome, hearty and beautifully presented, and is available for dine-in, take-away and delivery.
Nestled in the Al Bateen community, Montauk is a neighborhood hangout for residents its an extension of the living room and a place a cup of coffee can be enjoyed at any time of day.
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Mariam Almansoori, Chef-Owner, Montauk Boutique CafeandRestaurant
Chef Mariam Almansoori discovered her passion for cooking at an early age while spending time in the kitchen with her parents and watching Julia Childs on television. Born and raised in United Arab Emirates, the Emirati national has always dreamt of one day opening her own restaurant, and took the steps to make it happen in 2021 when she opened the doors to Montauk Boutique Caf Restaurant in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi.
As a mother and a wife, family is incredibly dear to Mariams heart an element of which the foundations of Montauk were built upon. She cites her family as her biggest inspiration, in and out of the kitchen, sharing: I wouldnt be here without the encouragement and support of my family, especially my husband who has been by my side every step of the way because of him my dream has become a reality, and Ill be forever thankful for him.
Preparing meals a plenty for her family and friends, Mariams cookery is wholesome, soulful and made with love. Cooking with fresh ingredients, Mariam creates simple, honest recipes that marry traditional cooking methods with international cuisines. She shares one of her favourite, nostalgia-sparking dishes as shakshuka a dish that her family would share for breakfast during her childhood, and one which can be found on Montauks menu. When Mariam isnt in the kitchen at Montauk, shes enjoying time with her family, travelling to experience new cuisines, and flying the flag for her very own abaya brand, Begsha Fashion.
