Dec 2017
My Favorite Hotels in 2017.
Although more loaded in the front of the year, I was able to stay in some absolutely exceptional properties during 2017. And looking ahead, I'm hoping some excellent hotel stays…
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Dec 2017
Top Five Apps to download when visiting Dubai.
Whether moving here, a visitor, or a long-term resident, there are a few apps that I recommend to make any amount of time in Dubai easier! In no particular order... Careem . I was…
Nov 2017
My Top Dishes of November 2017.
Honestly, with a few exceptions, there was not a lot of exciting food this month. I'm not sure if that's because all the other months this year had so much going on, or that I…
Nov 2017
Top Five Desserts in Dubai.
(And let's try not to forget I almost wrote 'desert,' which would not be entirely inappropriate, would it?) Now, I'm not going to claim to be an expert on all things sweet. A look…
Oct 2017
My Top Dishes of October 2017.
The start of October feels like aaaagggess ago, but somehow I can't believe it's almost November. Or, maybe that's just me? I was out and about quite a bit this month. What do I…
Sep 2017
My Top Dishes of September 2017.
September certainly was a busy month with plenty of great restaurants and amazing chefs. Even better? I managed to (mostly) stick to a balanced schedule of dining out (and working…
Aug 2017
My Top Dishes of August 2017.
A fair amount of food this month, and plenty to be excited about! Sugar snap salad , Le Cirque Vegetarian degustation , Libirje's Zusje Shredded lamb from Sean Connolly at Dubai…
Jul 2017
My Top Dishes of July 2017.
Wow -- it's been an exhausting month! In the midst of trying to get caught up from June, showing my sister around town, finishing a book, traveling to Amsterdam, and finalizing…
Jun 2017
My Top Dishes of June 2017.
There was a lot of food this month, encompassing many chefs and kitchens, so, I had to really think hard about what I enjoyed the most in Australia -- what I would travel long…
May 2017
My Top Dishes of May 2017.
Starting in the Maldives , then to Italy and dining across the UAE, May 2017 has been a busy month, indeed! In no particular order: Tandoori scallops , Orientale . The sweet…