May 2016
Unexpected lunch spot: Hilton Garden Inn Grill MOE.
Coming out of a successful event at the Arabian Travel Market , I was able to connect with the team at Hilton. When the request came to meet up Hilton Garden Inn Mall of the…
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May 2016
Hot in Hrrre: 800 Degrees Pizza.
Full disclosure, I know you might think otherwise, but I do not live on fine dining alone. Yes, in between my fancy meals, I love, like most people, a slice of pizza -- the mother…
May 2016
Private Dining Picnic Style: Marina Social.
When a good friend from Doha rang up to say he would be in town and was I available to meet at YNot (at the Intercontinental Marina ), I was happy to agree. After all, I'd seen…
May 2016
Iftar Preview: Azur @ Raffles Dubai.
With Ramadan nearly upon us, many hotels around town run previews of what their Iftar and Suhour menus will be. Having experienced my share of these meals in my nine years in the…
May 2016
Nice Pub Grub: Brunswick Sports Club.
With visitors in town (this is Dubai, after all), I had the chance to check out a relatively new restaurant, the Brunswick Sports Club (brought to you by the same team responsible…
May 2016
No way, buffet! The Waldorf disappoints.
I'm by no means an expert of brunching in Dubai, but I have been to my fair share. There is a minimum level of expectations -- especially when paying for a premium package. Thus,…
Apr 2016
Beverly Hills vibes at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Full stop, I have a special relationship with the Jumeirah Emirates Towers . In 2007, we had been in country 11 days, when I got a job in the office towers (42nd floor, no less).…
Apr 2016
A Mystical Garden in Jumeirah (no, really).
Living on the 'other' side of town, I still somehow often find myself on Al Wasl or Beach Road for appointments at least once a week. Today was no different, so after finishing…
Apr 2016
Katana takes a slice in a busy Downtown Dubai market.
Bypassing brunch (for once), Hubs and I decided to seek out Katana , a newish Japanese restaurant at the base of the Address Downtown Dubai (yes, the one that was in flames on NYE…
Apr 2016
Enigma Date Look
Enigma Date Look by cbrandtwright featuring Versace Hi guys! I was pretty inspired after last night's dinner . While a bit 'matchy matchy' if you can't wear Versace when dining at…