Apr 2017
LèTen: Quiet delights at Dubai Mall.
LeTen is one of those restaurants that everyone seems to know about that I have somehow missed (for years). As I'm a routine enjoyer of Shake Shack when visiting Dubai Mall (and a…
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Apr 2017
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…
Apr 2017
La Parrilla: Try harder, JBH...
My track record with JBH over the years has been a bit of a mixed bag. It's my personal opinion the property is completely dated, which adds to my dislike (soz, but give me a more…
Mar 2017
MATTO: Authentic Italian in Business Bay.
Matto is a place that arrived preloaded with a reputation of sorts. Thus far, trustworthy diners seem engaged with the servers, food, and overall ambiance of the restaurant…
Mar 2017
Armani/Hashi: Expectations not met.
The F&B outlets at the Armani Hotel represent a number of venues I've been dying to go to for years, but have never actually visited (although I did go to Armani Prive once or…
Mar 2017
The Restaurant at Address Boulevard.
While no points will be given for the lack of originality in the name (Honestly, guys, have we simply given up in Dubai...? Not to mention, how will this venue possibly gain…
Mar 2017
'PLAY by Day' Brunch: Delightful food and frustrating service.
In a serious Dubai foodie faux pas, I had only previously visited Play as part of the Foodiva's dine around (about this time last year). During our visit, I was impressed by not…
Mar 2017
Lima: CityWalk Does Peruvian.
As much as I mention it, the fact is certainly true. More than almost any other city in the world, we are spoiled in Dubai for new restaurants. Therefore, when an invite to the…
Mar 2017
Vii: Monday Sushi Night in Dubai (Or, the story of locating the correct elevator).
Although I was not entirely recovered from the week of Bangkok feasting, I had previously booked a visit to the Conrad's Vii terrace and lounge prior to my trip and decided to…
Feb 2017
Merletto: Buon Appetito!
When one door closes, another opens, does it not? In my case, I was supposed to dine on Italian fare on Monday evening, only to have it cancel. Fortunately, I had another…