Sep 2017
Weekend links.
It's been awhile, but the linkage out there has not been worthy of sharing. I might also be distracted by trying to promote my new book . Color me intrigued . If traveling to the…
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Sep 2017
The Experience by Reif Othman: Dubai's original fine dining.
Let me start by admitting something to all of you; I had purposely been saving this venue for a special occasion. Knowing I was in for something unique, I specifically avoided…
Sep 2017
An evening with Chef Carlos Gaytan at Emirates Palace.
Unless you've been living under a rock in 2017 (and for that, well, maybe I can't blame you, given the current state of the world), you'll know that Emirates Palace has played…
Sep 2017
Bombay Bungalow: Bright bites.
Similar to the bright interior of Coya , Bombay Bungalow is a venue that entertains guests before they've ever even had a bite to eat. With soaring ceilings, views of The Beach,…
Sep 2017
Marriott Al Forsan, not quite perfection in Khalifa City.
We've probably already established I am a creature of habit, and as such, my time in Abu Dhabi is primarily focused on Saadiyat or the main island. Thus, when an opportunity to…
Sep 2017
Originality at Origami Dubai.
Delighted to meet a friend for lunch, I made plans to check out Origami (located in a neatly tucked away part of Jumeirah Beach at a mall I'd never heard of, let alone been to,…
Sep 2017
The Grill, Marriott Al Forsan: Protein paradise.
Looking forward to dining with Abu Dhabi friends we hadn't seen in far too long, anticipation was high for our meal at The Grill . The restaurant -- like the majority of the…
Sep 2017
Armani Spa: Luxury in the dark.
I say this a lot, however, similar to Pier Chic , there are a few remaining Dubai properties that I've not been able to visit in my ten years here. The Armani Spa has been on my…
Aug 2017
My Top Dishes of August 2017.
A fair amount of food this month, and plenty to be excited about! Sugar snap salad , Le Cirque Vegetarian degustation , Libirje's Zusje Shredded lamb from Sean Connolly at Dubai…
Aug 2017
La Rive Amsterdam*
As one of the most hyped restaurants on TripAdvisor (yes, I definitely use this site as a resource!), I was more than looking forward to our meal at La Rive . Although we dodged a…