It’s November 2017, and I’ve been reviewing restaurants across the world for nearly two years, and I’ve never been more conflicted about a venue than Al Grissino. When earlier plans went awry but I had a blowout that I didn’t want to waste (shallow living […]
A week that wasn’t meant to be busy, but turned out to be busy… Last week we had a gin advent calendar, but the prosecco version is much more my speed. Spicy Skittles. I really don’t know how to feel about this. You had me […]
That pun makes no sense. My love of sushi is a deep one, and nary a week goes by that I don’t consume raw fish in some capacity. Thus, when a restaurant like 99 Sushi Bar announced it was opening its doors in Abu Dhabi, […]
Certain properties come with specific expectations, don’t they? With Chef Richard Sandoval behind a brand that is already well established in the region, including restaurants in both Doha and Dubai, I was excited to visit the recently opened Toro Toro in Abu Dhabi (as the […]
A busy week for me! Feeling a bit behind on all the things I need to get done, how about you? In search of the perfect elastic waist pants (as much dining out as I do, stylish trousers with room to grow sound like a […]
When a restaurant is so good that your foodie friend from Boston alerts you to the fact that a branch is opening in your city, you take notice. Thus, I was intrigued by Toro + Ko before I had even entered the venue. Located in […]
A busy week, but I (almost) achieved (some) amount of balance! At least I’ve got absolutely NOTHING on for Friday/Saturday and I couldn’t be more excited. Also, I’m going to be published in the Khaleej Times WKND, so be on the look out for my article. […]
The Manzil Downtown in Downtown Dubai has been a favorite hotel of mine for many years (yes, I can remember before it was reconfigured and when it was called the Al Manzil). In fact, it has been my go-to property to recommend to visitors from […]
Currently posting from the St. Regis Dubai… I’ll be reviewing soon! Know anyone who wants to give me a seat on an around the world private jet trip? My love of Sailor Moon meets my love of food. Meet the chef who has made 143 […]
