Dubai

The Lighthouse: Dubai Design District’s Does Right.

The Lighthouse: Dubai Design District’s Does Right.

Having been impressed by the interior at Molecule (but not too much else, unfortunately), I was ready to give one of the other d3 restaurants a try.  While I still had bad luck locating the venue (oh well, a few extra steps for the day […]

La Tablita: Mex-i-can!

La Tablita: Mex-i-can!

When an invite to La Tablita came through (via Instagram — gotta love modern technology), as an admitted fan of Mexican food, I was delighted to accept.  While it’s rare I visit this area of town (Healthcare City, specifically the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creekside), there […]

Folly by Nick & Scott: Best of the Madinat?

Folly by Nick & Scott: Best of the Madinat?

When asked to film a spot for the Entertainer, a few locations were thrown out.  I immediately responded to Folly by Nick & Scott, as it seems like I am the last foodie in town to visit.  Now, while I wasn’t particularly impressed by my […]

Magnolia Bakery: One stop sweet shop.

Magnolia Bakery: One stop sweet shop.

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten or more years, you might not have heard of Magnolia Bakery, a transplant from New York and one of the originators of the cupcake frenzy that took place at the end of the […]

Molecule: Fine design, but does the food match?

Molecule: Fine design, but does the food match?

Would you believe I’ve never been to D3?  Hubs visits quite regularly for work, but I’ve never had the opportunity to maneuver the set of turns and flyovers it takes to get there.  Thus, with said Hubs out of town for the weekend and a newly […]

3 Fils: Unique plates in Jumeirah 2.

3 Fils: Unique plates in Jumeirah 2.

3 Fils has been gaining some traction around town, and it felt like my duty as a foodie to head over and give the venue a try.  Serving ‘Modern Asian Cuisine with Japanese influence,’ I wanted to see how exactly the concept of the food […]

Viceroy Palm Jumeirah, Dubai: Miami vibes and beautiful skylines.

Viceroy Palm Jumeirah, Dubai: Miami vibes and beautiful skylines.

As an author of a book taking place entirely in a hotel, there is literally nothing I love more than visiting a new hotel.  I love lobbies and people watching.  I love clean sheets and breathtaking views.  I love luxury toiletries and staying in bed […]

Quattro Passi: Viceroy Palm Jumeirah.

Quattro Passi: Viceroy Palm Jumeirah.

What’s a new property without a brand new restaurant?  Continuing my exploration of Italian cuisine (this makes my 4th tasting in a month, perhaps I’ll be an expert by the time I depart for Rome next month…) in the UAE, I was happy to find […]

Roberto’s Dubai: Outstanding school night vibes.

Roberto’s Dubai: Outstanding school night vibes.

How can two restaurants (with the same name and menu) have such completely different vibes?  I suppose visiting one at lunch, and one at dinner might have something to do with that…  Perhaps I’ll need to revisit both properties at another time to be sure. […]