Another day, another Italian restaurant. While Italian might be the new Peruvian in Dubai, my visit to Scalini should mark the final visit to this particular cuisine for the near future, as I’m not sure I can eat another bite of pasta. Carved from what […]
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 […]
