Brown Butter is a Saudi home-based bakery brand, its name reflecting one of the backbone ingredients of its sweet and savory recipes.
Browning the butter is a method used to give a deep, nutty flavor to products, and to also diffuse an aroma and attractive chestnut brown color.
The bakery offers an array of scrumptious snack bars, including pecan bars made with organic maple syrup.
The menu also offers peanut butter bars, and pistachio and rose bars, that can work as a snack or a wonderful addition to a dessert buffet.
There are also kunafa bars with different crusty toppings, coming in either cardamom or salted caramel flavor.
The bakery also offers a summer special of kunafa and vanilla ice cream with a salted caramel box of six jars, an ideal choice to enjoy with family or friends.
Everything offered in the bakery is hand-made. For more information, you can find the bakery on the @lugmety or @thechefz_ food delivery apps.
What We Are Eating Today: Brown Butter
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What We Are Eating Today: Brown Butter
- There are kunafa bars with different crusty toppings, coming in either cardamom or salted caramel flavor
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Maritime’ in Jeddah
- From the soup station, the cauliflower and truffle offering, finished with parmigiano reggiano and a squeeze of lemon, was creamy and satisfying, though slightly mild and would have benefited from stronger seasoning
With cooler breezes and clear skies, a seaside brunch feels especially fitting in Jeddah.
Over the weekend, I visited Maritime at The Jeddah Edition, which offers an international open-buffet brunch on Saturdays, accompanied by views of the Red Sea from the yacht club side.
The salad bar was thoughtfully curated. Standout items included quinoa tabbouleh, smoked salmon with sour cream and capers, and a pesto chicken salad that had a refreshing balance of flavors. It made for a light and enjoyable side.
The main buffet featured a varied selection. The beef tagine with plums impressed with its balance of sweetness and depth, while the Indian tandoori chicken served with spiced rice delivered bold, comforting flavors. A mushroom pasta was appealing in both aroma and presentation.
From the soup station, the cauliflower and truffle offering, finished with parmigiano reggiano and a squeeze of lemon, was creamy and satisfying, though slightly mild and would have benefited from stronger seasoning.
Dessert was a highlight. The spread included an international mix of cakes, mini mille-feuille, tarts and Middle Eastern sweets.
The chocolate ganache tart was rich and indulgent, alongside an Italian-style cream brulee with a coffee twist that stood out for its depth of flavor. The red berries mille-feuille offered a pleasing contrast of crisp pastry and creamy filling, pairing well with a cortado.
The ambience at Maritime is relaxed and inviting.
Outdoor seating offers sunset sea views with live guitar and saxophone performances, while indoor seating provides a quieter but equally comfortable setting. Earthy tones, wooden finishes, greenery and rounded furnishings create a warm atmosphere.
The brunch is priced at SR250 ($67) per person. For more information, visit Instagram @maritimejeddah.
