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Jul 2018
As Gordon Ramsay might say, "Let's get one thing straight..." That is, I cringe desperately when awards are given in certain fields that recognize one gender and not the other. In…
Jul 2018
Initially, Hugo's had my interest piqued at 'blind tasting,' a farm to table concept, a James Beard pedigree, and recommendations from some palates that I more than trust.…
Jul 2018
Hey Dubai restauranteurs, GMs, and various F&B personnel, Courtney here! After a few years of 'official' dining in the country as A to Za'atar and living here for 11 years, I…
Jul 2018
Yes, I've been quiet this month...really, this year, however, I get the feeling that the second half of the year is going to be absolutely packed. I still love food, but I've not…
Jun 2018
I didn't even realize I managed to skip a month until we were back from Tbilisi. Oh well, as I've been on a reduced dining out schedule, it seems okay to push these two months…
Jun 2018
The slowest of weeks (and I loved it). I'm editing a book (draft 2, preparing the manuscript for my editor, due before we leave for home) and it was nice to have a week focused on…
Jun 2018
Even after 11 years in Dubai, there are a few experiences we haven't ticked off the list -- SkyDive Dubai, a night in the Burj Al Arab, and until recently, the world's longest…
Jun 2018
I'll admit, I did not have particularly high culinary expectations for our recent trip to Tbilisi. Yes, I knew we'd find plenty of bread and cheese, but that's about where my…
Jun 2018
Flamingo Room by tashas - where African Glamour meets the Arabian Sea. Is that a thing? Whenever Flamingo Room by Tasha's has popped up on my Instagram feed, I've always been…
Jun 2018
It's technically still the weekend, right? I was devastated yesterday to hear of the loss of Anthony Bourdain. Although I never met him, his colloquial style and ability to…