One of my favorite episodes – and my first solo hosting experience for What’s Cooking UAE. Thanks for Chef Stephan and team for making me feel so welcome! I had such a great time, I went back for a proper review.
How are we already one month through 2018?! I’m not sure about you, but I was able to enjoy a few great meals in January. In no particular order: Gunpowder Naan, Mint Leaf of London Lobster Thermidor, 101 Lounge Slow-cooked octopus, The Artisan I’m not […]
A busy and productive week — my favorite kind! I had a lot of fun filming my latest episode for What’s Cooking UAE, and, actually NOT doing any restaurant reviews! In your mind, does circle food = sweet food? In town, Spinneys moves towards food […]
When you’re meeting the best chef in the UAE, you are pretty much happy to meet up wherever he suggests. In this instance, a return trip to Al Naseem — perfect for a beautiful day in January, to Il Borro Tuscan Bistro. To be completely […]
Having had an unexpectedly above average meal at Bhar, I was excited to return to the Renaissance. After all, with two restaurants by the acclaimed ‘gypsy chef’ David Myers, I knew I was in for a treat. While I somehow managed to miss the prominent […]
A busy week with a book (almost) finished, a fantastic lunch, and a few trips to the gym. I also was able to record a voiceover demo. How novelty potato chip flavors are made. Eating 30,000 calories+ in a week? A gin spa in Scotland. […]
Having dined at the incomparable STAY by Yannick Alleno, I was more than happy to return to the One & Only The Palm. In our many years in Dubai, we had never ventured to 101, so I was delighted by an invitation. Not that I needed […]
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 both the lounge and food elements, this Indian […]
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 lists haven’t changed much in hundreds of years. Why yes, I am […]
