Weekend Links.
Here we go – what I found interesting this week. The Future of Food Tourism Goes Beyond the Restaurant Experience (via Skift) Around the world in 365 days with Intrepid Travel, who wants to sponsor me? (Via Mashable) Stumbled on this blog: 100 Days of Real Food from an earlier experiment in eating – worth a read. Pop Up restaurant Quattro Passi at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race? We might have to visit! Unlock 9 of the Best Hotel Keys in the World (via CNT) The Ultimate Guide to Carry-On Holiday Foods and Goodies (via AFAR) #snacksonaplane My parents arrive tonight (!). It is their first visit to the UAE in nearly seven years and I’m very excited to share all that’s been updated in their absence. We’ll also be attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix (last race of the season), cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people and visiting some…
Weekend Links.
More to share. Say what? McDonald’s is getting Michelin chefs to sign off on burgers. I like Mackers on limited occasions (hangover breakfast, anyone?), but this is an interesting move. (via Mashable) The Most Overpriced Items on the Menu, According to Chefs (via Thrillist) Your favorite meals: Around the world in 18 dishes (via CNN) Tim Ho Wan, The World’s Cheapest Michelin Star Restaurant (via One Mile at a Time) Wish I liked mussels – this looks fun! Fantastic travel scarves (via Conde Nast Traveler). Last minute, but looking forward to it – Hubs and I decided to make a quick run to Oman. We’re staying here and I can’t wait! This is our last free weekend until Christmas, so we’re going to make it count by not doing much! Hubs is training for a bike race and I’ll be finalizing my parents visit to the Emirates (they arrive next Thursday…
Weekend links.
Here we go again. I blame work for the lack of links. At This NYC Hotel, Order Room Service With Emojis Cool map to track your travels. Emirates Launch Special Liveries To Support United For Wildlife. Hope I get to ride in one soon! I am fairly well known among friends for prepping my lunches every Saturday. A friend shared this link with meal about more artistic ways to capture my efforts! I started listening to Conde Nast’s podcast, Travelogue. So far, so good. Having just heard the second episode, I wish this podcast had been in place when I started writing Room 702. What are you doing this weekend? We’re off to the Taste of Abu Dhabi with a bunch of friends and I’ll be giving a full report some time next week.
Weekend links.
Hot and fresh out the kitchen – Thursday did not come fast enough! Trying to decide where to take my parents for dinner when they visit us in the Emirates next month! Thinking about here or here, but maybe something at DIFC? The New Yorker reimagined as ‘The Parisianer.’ World’s Best Airline Food (via Travel+Leisure). I’ve had some decent meals on planes and for some reason always love the soup that is served in business class (weird, I know!). Do you know the right way to drink Japanese Tea? (via Fathom) 8 Things That Actually Make You A Chef (via Medium) White Line Hotels welcomes Gault Millau award of Chef of the Year, 2016 Thanks, but no thanks. Burger stuffed with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. What’s your weekend about? We’re going to Fujairah and Hubby is going to get in some diving. No Scuba for me. I’m looking forward to some…
Weekend Links.
Here you go: A little late getting to this article, but it’s still interesting: Meet The Hottest Restaurant of 2081 (via Eater) Another older article, but I must know: Why All of That Instagram Food Porn Is Shot From Above (via Munchies) Weird Food Pairings That Are Strangely Good (via Food52) Dine in the Middle of the Ocean at This Restaurant in Zanzibar (via Travel+Leisure) The Best Hotels in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 (via Conde Nast Traveler) Which one do you want to stay at? (And minor promotion for my novel, but maybe you want to read about a great fictional hotel?) Can’t wait to make these for my upcoming Thanksgiving party! This weekend has the potential to be as a fun or as chill as I want. Hubs and I are going to Oktoberfest tomorrow night at du Arena and I’ve been invited to brunch in Dubai at Q43 in the…
Weekend links.
This and that from around the ‘net: I stumbled on these Bespoke boxes and want to order either the Jet Set or Trimmed version for Hubs. Tablet’s Hotel Restaurant Guide. Next time I’m in Tokyo, I’d love to check out Everything at the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. Taste awards: Michelin announces latest London and New York stars. (Via Wallpaper* magazine) SPG’s member favorites. I’ve visited a few of these, but only to dine. The World’s Top 20 Cities (from a guy who has visited every country in the world #bucketlist). Tres cute Jet Set from Travelsmith (not sure if it’s worth $20, but love the packaging!). What are you up to this weekend? We’re fortunate to have Thursday off of work in celebration of Hijri. To take advantage of the day off, we’re going to Dubai to see friends and look for a new place to live (is is February 2016…
Weekend Links.
I’ve been a long time fan of other’s weekend links (kind of a trend among many of the blogs I follow) and I’m optimistic I can start and keep up with a regular post for my account. And yes, I realize Thursday only signifies the weekend for a select part of the world, but it’s here and I’m very excited! Having fun exploring properties in Sri Lanka for Christmas. Dreaming of Cape Weligama and Aditya. Hope to book soon! Enter to win and come visit me? Just couldn’t pull the trigger on the BOGO Etihad sale… Did buy my tickets to the Taste of Abu Dhabi! Thought of an awesome idea for a blog name, Test Kitchen Ever. (Author’s note: Unfortunately, I do not cook). One of my favorite foodie pics of the week, taken by one of my favorite food blogs. And that’s all for now. Hope you have a…