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Jan 2018

Masti: La Mer's latest (licensed).

Although certain friends seem to be confused by the name and vibe of the venue, I was in good spirits as I made my first trip to La Mer to visit Masti . With an equal focus on…

Jan 2018

Weekend Links.

I hope you're feeling better than I am! I got my annual cold and it's not fun. Designing restaurants for sound . This is music to my misophonic ears. I like the idea that grocery…

Jan 2018

Mint Leaf of London: Chef Pradeep shines.

There probably isn't a restaurant that has been on my 'need to review' list longer than Mint Leaf of London . H aving enjoyed our last trip to the Emirates Financial Tower , Hubs…

Jan 2018

LARTE Abu Dhabi: What Fanr needed to be?

While living on Saadiyat Island circa 2014-2016, Hubs and I had a few routines in place. One of those was to take out of town guests to the (now closed) Fanr. This venue was an…

Jan 2018

Weekend links.

It's been awhile for links, but I hope you had a wonderful holiday break with plenty of delicious food. You can take a look at my resolutions for 2018 , and thank you for all the…

Jan 2018

Izu Bakery/Brasserie: City Walk cafe culture.

Knowing myself, I was both frustrated and delighted by Past Courtney's decision to make plans for breakfast on Boxing Day. Fortunately, due to a wildly disappointing Christmas Day…

Dec 2017

My Top Dishes of December 2017.

Best of the year and best of the month? That's a lot of pressure for December! There were some standouts this month, and it was a great way to finish the year. 2018 has a lot to…

Dec 2017

My Best Three Meals in 2017.

So, last year, I shared my top three dishes of 2016 , and throughout this year, I've been sharing my favorite monthly plates . This year, I think I want to expand and mention my…