May 2017
Loca Abu Dhabi: Sí!
Long before Loca opened in Abu Dhabi, Hubs and I were over the moon that authentic Mexican (or as close as our SoCal taste buds could discern) was available in Dubai (long time…
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Apr 2017
Saturlaze @ Finz, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi.
While the Rotana hotel brand might not be the most flash, it does get the job done and has been doing so across the GCC for many years. With an invite for the recently launched…
Apr 2017
Chef Norbert Niederkofler at Emirates Palace.
Emirates Palace has been knocking it out of the park recently! After my last (delicious) trip to meet Chef Hendrik Yde Andersen for lunch, I was more than happy to return and…
Apr 2017
Ladylike @ 55 & 5th: St. Regis Saadiyat Island.
While my inner feminist cringes slightly at the name of the evening (I get 'Boss Bitches' or #GirlBoss is probably not going to be successful in the capital of the UAE, let alone…
Mar 2017
Roberto's Abu Dhabi: Business Lunch at The Rosewood Hotel.
Another one where my prayers to the scheduling gods finally paid off! This week, I was able to attend the business lunch at Roberto's Restaurant and Lounge, and I'll be the first…
Mar 2017
Flavours of the Palace @ Emirates Palace.
With a trip to Abu Dhabi on the calendar to attend the media preview of the Flavours of the Palace event (March 16th - mark your calendars), I was delighted to once again walk…
Feb 2017
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi: Modern, clean, and relaxing.
As spread out as I feel Abu Dhabi is, I've tended to focus my attention on venues located on the main island, near the corniche, Saadiyat Island, or Yas Island. Always wanting to…
Jan 2017
Teatro: Options Abound in Abu Dhabi.
Long time readers will know that when I lived in Abu Dhabi, I was an island snob. I was also overworked and a bit of a shut-in, so I limited almost all my dining to Saadiyat (with…
Jan 2017
Hooked: Island vibes on Zaya Nurai Island.
When I'm not reviewing food, I'm often writing -- usually novels -- but also about hotels (and very rarely, novels about hotels ). In this instance, I was out at Zaya Nurai Island…
Jan 2017
Butcher & Still: My #1 Restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
Butcher & Still has been on my 'to dine at' list (the longest list ever, BTW) for the better part of four months, and I was glad to finally make the visit (sorry, Abu Dhabi, you…