Parker’s was one of those mystery venues that kind of snuck onto my radar via Instagram. Although I visited after all the key drama, I think the marketing technique was a creative one, and a fun way to get some word of mouth buzz about […]
Let me be up front with you, dear reader. I love food. I love new restaurants. I love unique experiences and getting together with friends. I do not go into restaurants with the sole purpose of trying to tear them down, because I honestly believe […]
Nearly nine years ago (to the day), Hubs and I moved from Los Angeles to Dubai. I had never been, and he had only visited the UAE once. In those formative months, we tried a little bit of everything. One of the first big brunches […]
So, I’ve been to Brunswick and Common Grounds and wanted to give the recently opened (and much anticipated) Muchachas a try. As a former Angeleno, finding good Mexican is always on my radar (Zoe from Table No 7 tells me Fuego at Souq Al Bahar […]
Having been to the absolute treat that was Coya, I made plans to return to the Four Seasons resort over the weekend. While first stopping into Hendrick’s for a pre-dinner cocktail (an option I would definitely recommend — they had me at ‘build your own […]
Like many a fine dining establishment in Dubai, Coya has been on my radar for awhile. And, as a quick side note, I truly appreciate when restaurants offer excellent lunch menus during the day. While I realize (yes, of course) most people are working and […]
I didn’t particularly set out for a brunch this weekend, but when plans for dinner on Thursday fell through, brunch seemed like the best way to get out of the house. As usual, I wanted a place that was in the Entertainer (buy one, get […]
I’ve been to Asia Asia two times previously (for drinks only) and thus have never made it past the always packed lounge. I’ve always been impressed with the decor, and have longingly looked at the menu, but it was only late last week I finally made […]
Another one that has been on my list of places to try for forever is Common Grounds (another gig by the Tom&Serg crew). And when some girlfriends thought it would be fun to meet up before a spa session at the Sheraton (which I’ll get […]