In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten or more years, you might not have heard of Magnolia Bakery, a transplant from New York and one of the originators of the cupcake frenzy that took place at the end of the […]
Would you believe I’ve never been to D3? Hubs visits quite regularly for work, but I’ve never had the opportunity to maneuver the set of turns and flyovers it takes to get there. Thus, with said Hubs out of town for the weekend and a newly […]
3 Fils has been gaining some traction around town, and it felt like my duty as a foodie to head over and give the venue a try. Serving ‘Modern Asian Cuisine with Japanese influence,’ I wanted to see how exactly the concept of the food […]
As an author of a book taking place entirely in a hotel, there is literally nothing I love more than visiting a new hotel. I love lobbies and people watching. I love clean sheets and breathtaking views. I love luxury toiletries and staying in bed […]
This week turned out much different than I originally thought it would! I sincerely enjoyed my stay at the Viceroy Palm Jumeirah and am more than ready for a relaxed weekend. This melted my face — when food reviews go for the jugular. (Everyone is […]
What’s a new property without a brand new restaurant? Continuing my exploration of Italian cuisine (this makes my 4th tasting in a month, perhaps I’ll be an expert by the time I depart for Rome next month…) in the UAE, I was happy to find […]
How can two restaurants (with the same name and menu) have such completely different vibes? I suppose visiting one at lunch, and one at dinner might have something to do with that… Perhaps I’ll need to revisit both properties at another time to be sure. […]
A week of waiting… I tried to be as productive as possible, but I’m ready for too many things to confirm! ‘Pending’ is not a fun place to live. ALL the best restaurants in one meal? Seems like I might need to make a trip to […]
For our second night before joining up with friends to explore other fun destinations in the country, my decision of where to stay in Franschhoek was more or less made for me. With reservations at The Tasting Room (which is located on the property of […]
