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Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Another unexpectedly busy week – in the best possible way.  However, tuning down a trip to San Sebastian might be one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. This author tries to pull off the ubiquitous ‘cheers’ (something I’ve been saying for […]

MARCUS Montréal, a review.

MARCUS Montréal, a review.

Today we welcome a talented new contributor!  You might know him as Luca (@teenfoodcritic), and we’re happy to share the next generation of food writers (especially when they visit outstanding restaurants). Fellow foodies, I don’t know where to start. It’s not often that I find […]

Eat Me, for those who want a bit of the West.

Eat Me, for those who want a bit of the West.

Although I had a disappointing lunch at Paste, I was optimistic for dinner at Eat Me, a well-known establishment for cocktails and Western food in Bangkok.  While the venue has previously been included in Asia’s 50 Best, I can understand why it was not included […]

Weekend Links.

Weekend Links.

Something was in the water this week!  Lots of opportunities coming up, and I had a few interesting meals — The Butcher for burgers, grasshoppers and karaoke with the managing director of Mango Tree, and finally getting over to review Reif Japanese Kushiyaki.  This weekend […]

Paste,* #28 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Paste,* #28 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Although I’ve fallen off the wagon a bit in supporting women in the kitchen (bad Courtney!), with a late confirmation to Bangkok last week, I only had time for one planned meal.  Looking at what was walking distance from my hotel — the next level […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Well, this week didn’t turn out as expected… Off to Bangkok on Tuesday night, back this weekend and a new hotel to tell you about. Someone, please order this for me. The science behind ‘eating with our eyes.’ Loved Curbed’s take on set design (especially […]

List: Some Observations at 30,000 feet on a 13-hour flight (which was delayed 4 hours).

List: Some Observations at 30,000 feet on a 13-hour flight (which was delayed 4 hours).

Even though McSweeney’s didn’t accept this list, I enjoyed creating it!  Thought I would share here, as there is really no other place that does lists like McSweeney’s.  Feel free to add your own. It’s 2019, why are people using the bathroom barefoot? Spiderman: Into […]

Marea: New York arrives in Dubai.

Marea: New York arrives in Dubai.

Back in Dubai for a bit, I was more than happy to accept an invitation to lunch at Marea, which has long been on my list of restaurants to visit.   For those who remember, Marea operates where Totora (RIP) used to be located. Marea has […]

My Top Dishes of August 2019.

My Top Dishes of August 2019.

Wow – a busy month, full of some amazing food!  With our trip to Prague, that seems to be the dominating theme, but a late trip to Kulture House got in at the last minute. In no particular order: Sunflower pesto and fresh vegetables, Eska. […]