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My first private villa experience: Matemwe, Zanzibar.

My first private villa experience: Matemwe, Zanzibar.

There have been many forms of accommodation in my life, from shared hostels while backpacking in my youth, to the flexibility of an Airbnb in many cities around the world.  When discussing our upcoming visit to Zanzibar, the friends we were traveling with brought up the […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Back from Zanzibar this morning and after a particularly wicked red eye (I am officially old), I am trying to get my head on straight and dust the cobwebs from my head.  Taking a week off was good, but I was ready to be home […]

My Top Dishes of March 2018.

My Top Dishes of March 2018.

A relatively subdued March, but still some good dishes out there.  In no particular order: Beef Tataki at SLAB  Fritto Misto di Mare at The Yacht Club, Bulgari Tuna Ceviche at Garden Special mention to the trio of tacos at the Peyote brunch and the tapas […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Still coming out of the fog of the flu, but managed to get to three (!) events this week.  I tested out the new Tapas menu at BOCA, went to one of the best launches I’ve ever been to at Morimoto, and managed to meet […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Hey gang – how was your week?  I had an insanely busy Wednesday (the gif this week comes from the launch of the Louvre Abu Dhabi rooftop terrace) and made it over to Garden for the Flavours of Peru menu on Sunday night.  This weekend […]

Intercontinental Fujairah: A property without an identity.

Intercontinental Fujairah: A property without an identity.

The great thing about having a husband who’s into diving (even if you personally tried and failed epically) is that you get to visit a lot of beach destinations.  In this instance, with Hubs on his way to becoming a Dive Master, he is in need of […]

The Yacht Club @ Bulgari Resort.

The Yacht Club @ Bulgari Resort.

This is a story of redemption. Let’s face it; if you’re a long time reader, you’ll understand I don’t love every place I go.  And, for the most part, by and large, my notes are either ignored by venues or effusively defended.  As those who […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

A bit of this and that this week!  We had an unexpected out of town guest which led to a late night with Lebanese takeaway (some days you just have to give up on the diet).  I also finally made it to Pitfire Pizza, got […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Hey gang – how was your week?  I went to a disappointing steak restaurant, always fun karaoke, and a lovely cafe in La Mer — reviews all coming soon.  We’re going for brunch today at Peyote, so I need to hurry up and get ready! […]