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A to Za’atar’s Resolutions for 2018.

A to Za’atar’s Resolutions for 2018.

Yes, I am one of those people who like to check in on a yearly basis and attempt to make (somewhat) realistic goals for the coming year.  Sometimes I do this on my birthday, sometimes I do it at the start of the year.  Anyway, […]

Cafe Milano: Solid Italian and delightful service in the capital.

Cafe Milano: Solid Italian and delightful service in the capital.

My visit to Cafe Milano in Abu Dhabi has been a long time coming!  Having heard great things from foodie friends in the capital, I timed my reservation for an evening in early December.  With absolutely beautiful dining room views (ask for a table overlooking the […]

Top Five Apps to download when visiting Dubai.

Top Five Apps to download when visiting Dubai.

Whether moving here, a visitor, or a long-term resident, there are a few apps that I recommend to make any amount of time in Dubai easier!  In no particular order…   Careem. I was an early adopter of the app (back in 2014), and haven’t […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

With two days in Abu Dhabi last week (one for SIAL and one for the Conde Nast Travel forum), the remaining days of last week were a bit busy.  I’m also filming my next episode for What’s Cooking UAE tomorrow.  Links ahoy: All the food […]

BB Social Dining: What DIFC didn’t know it was missing.

BB Social Dining: What DIFC didn’t know it was missing.

You probably thought DIFC had everything it needed, didn’t you? So did I. Thus, imagine my surprise when a new venue came along and is basically like, “Actually…how about we try this?” Take a former art gallery and transform it into a unique multi-level restaurant, […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

A wonderfully productive week here at A to Za’atar, full of great food and conversation, how was yours? Best holiday gifts for your favorite foodie who travels. A couple who decide to take their love of casual dining to the next level…by naming their daughter […]

Cabin: A hidden gem in Barsha South.

Cabin: A hidden gem in Barsha South.

I’m going to admit to something you might have already guessed.  For the past month, I have been in a bit of an eating slump.  There, I’ve recognized my problem.  And as someone who genuinely loves food, this is a giant bummer.  To not be […]

My Top Dishes of November 2017.

My Top Dishes of November 2017.

Honestly, with a few exceptions, there was not a lot of exciting food this month.  I’m not sure if that’s because all the other months this year had so much going on, or that I slowed down a bit, but I had to think about […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

A steady week!  I checked out the first annual FACT Dubai Magazine awards on Monday night and edited the remainder of the week. Want to try Noma 2.0?  (Sorry, it’s already booked out). I might have to try this recipe on Saturday… LOVED this exploration […]