While I’m sad to see any restaurant close, after my original visit to Morah, I had the feeling (as I do on a fairly regular basis, sadly) that the venue might not go the distance. Was it the Miami Vice vibes? No one can say […]
After my enjoyable visit to the Yacht Club earlier in the year, I was more than excited to return to Bulgari. In fact, I enjoy the hotel so much, I arrived early, just so I could do a bit of people watching in the luxe lobby. Grant […]
Gang, I’m going to admit something. I went to the former version of Carine, back when it was Le Classique. I feel the statute of limitation is over, but wowzers that was a bad meal. When researching for this post, I went back to my […]
This is a story of redemption. Let’s face it; if you’re a long time reader, you’ll understand I don’t love every place I go. And, for the most part, by and large, my notes are either ignored by venues or effusively defended. As those who […]
We may or may not have already established that my first port of call in Dubai (circa 2007) was Dubai Festival City. Thus, I have an exceptional place in my heart for the entire property. Friendships that started at the golf club course, beautiful weddings […]
A friend’s 40th was an occasion I’d been looking forward to for some time. Even better? We’d be celebrating at the recently opened Bulgari Resort, a property I was insanely curious about. While I could go into many reasons why I love the hotel (it feels […]
Another day, another Italian restaurant. While Italian might be the new Peruvian in Dubai, my visit to Scalini should mark the final visit to this particular cuisine for the near future, as I’m not sure I can eat another bite of pasta. Carved from what […]
When you’re meeting the best chef in the UAE, you are pretty much happy to meet up wherever he suggests. In this instance, a return trip to Al Naseem — perfect for a beautiful day in January, to Il Borro Tuscan Bistro. To be completely […]
Having had an unexpectedly above average meal at Bhar, I was excited to return to the Renaissance. After all, with two restaurants by the acclaimed ‘gypsy chef’ David Myers, I knew I was in for a treat. While I somehow managed to miss the prominent […]