Weekend links.

A super-sized version this week.

With a few cancellations this week (always a win in my book), I only ended up going to High Joint for their second anniversary and BOCA for a preview of the Discover Galicia menu (and their sixth anniversary, congratulations, guys!), which will be available next week. Casinetto sent me a package of nibbles that I’ll be enjoying this weekend, and I’m always happy to receive new Italian products (use my code ATOZ to save 10% or click here for my affiliate link).  Driscolls Middle East also sent me a delicious packet of fruit, and they are having a giveaway next week, so it might be worth following their account (#collab). And finally, Home Bakery decided to surprise me with some of their delicious new ice cream flavors (Iced Espresso is a fave).

I stopped by the TODA (Theater of Digital Art) which is now running an installation of Impressionists at the Madinat Jumeirah (and only complained a little that it was all white dudes).  If you want to see my face, here’s what the experience looks like.

Finally, I stopped by the DED trader cafe to update my license for the next year. I feel it’s worth mentioning that in 3 years, I’ve only been asked for my trade license number once. Otherwise, it’s literally never been requested by a single company I work with. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

How many links is too many? #askingforafriend

• Did you watch Emily in Paris? It was sort of a hate-watch for us, but here’s a take on the food in the show.  Eater 
• Is it bad to run the dishwasher every day? The Kitchn
• How to build a better dinner. NYT 
• This kitchen towel says it all for 2020. Etsy
• Adding to my 2020 gift list: this wine advent calendar, or perhaps this whiskey one. Uncrate
• How a ‘female empowered hotel’ got it wrong. Eater 
• Treat yo’ self (at home, with champagne and Epsom salt).
• I learned something new. Authentic Indian pasta. Food52
• I need these Star Wars pyrex containers (yes, Devina, we can share). The Kitchn
• Big Macs and Burgundy wine, pairings for the real world. Bookshop 
• Autumnal news: turn your pumpkin into a wine dispenser. The Kitchn
• OMG, PBR seltzer + cannabis. The Takeout
• This food-themed keyboard was made for me. Gizmodo 
• Are 12 cookies per person too many cookies at a wedding? (The limit does not exist). Heated
• Want to read one of my YA books for free? The Queen of England: Coronation available to download this weekend (tell a friend). Amazon

With numbers still up in the UAE, this weekend is going to be spent at home. Poppy had a visit to The Vet Hosptial this week, and we’re keeping an eye on her paws (which she seems to be obsessed with).

Next week I’m looking ahead to a brunch date at Bistro des Arts, my rescheduled book club dinner, and a potential food club outing.

Also, I think it’s worth mentioning I have over 50K views on one image on Google Maps in under two weeks. Feel free to reach out to me so I can discuss providing impressions to your venue.