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Zass*: Michelin makes a mistake?

Zass*: Michelin makes a mistake?

Let it be said that my friends have impeccable taste in travel. Thus, when the opportunity to attach on to an extended birthday trip to Italy for a friend of my sister that I’d only met a handful of times came up, what do you […]

Un Piano Nel Cielo, dinner by the sea.

Un Piano Nel Cielo, dinner by the sea.

While staying at Casa Angelina, it only made sense to dine at their fine dining restaurant, Un Piano Nel Cielo. We booked the terrace on the top floor for a private dinner as the main meal of our ongoing birthday celebrations. Friends, if you ever […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Greetings from Melbourne — tonight we’re dining at Attica and I couldn’t be more excited! Relevant to my interests when I am home — more about the food section at TJ Maxx. Noma Mexico’s use of native ingredients. More thoughts on going to Noma’s Mexico pop […]

Conca del Sogno: Idyllic beach dining in Amalfi.

Conca del Sogno: Idyllic beach dining in Amalfi.

When the captain of our boat suggested we stop by a restaurant on our return from Capri to our hotel (sidebar: renting a private boat > ferry to Capri), we shrugged and thought, ‘He’s a local guy, so he probably knows best.’ And I’m glad […]

La Tablita: Mex-i-can!

La Tablita: Mex-i-can!

When an invite to La Tablita came through (via Instagram — gotta love modern technology), as an admitted fan of Mexican food, I was delighted to accept. While it’s rare I visit this area of town (Healthcare City, specifically the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creekside), there […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks, full of some stress, but I’m now 100% looking forward to our trip to Australia — we leave tomorrow! Here’s some new links to share: Fairly certain I’ve already posted this. (But I still want to go). Have you […]

My Top Dishes of May 2017.

My Top Dishes of May 2017.

Starting in the Maldives, then to Italy and dining across the UAE, May 2017 has been a busy month, indeed! In no particular order: Tandoori scallops, Orientale. The sweet simplicity of this dish blew me away. Having a perfectly cooked protein stand on its own = […]

St. Regis Vommuli Maldives: Video.

St. Regis Vommuli Maldives: Video.

Concluding my trip report to the absolutely incredible St. Regis Maldives resort, I compiled a video that (hopefully) captures the stunning nature of this property! Enjoy.   In case you missed the rest of the series: The St. Regis Maldives, Orientale, Cargo, Iridium Spa, Crust, Alba, […]

Folly by Nick & Scott: Best of the Madinat?

Folly by Nick & Scott: Best of the Madinat?

When asked to film a spot for the Entertainer, a few locations were thrown out. I immediately responded to Folly by Nick & Scott, as it seems like I am the last foodie in town to visit. Now, while I wasn’t particularly impressed by my […]