Jan 2017
Graze @ La Ville: Your Next Destination At CityWalk.
Having been disappointed by a recently opened restaurant (as well as an unnamed fine dining establishment that's been open for years), I was a bit wary accepting an invite to…
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Jan 2017
Weekend links.
I like weeks like this one. A good mix of downtime and getting things done, balanced with some fun excursions, amazing food and planning for some fun trips ahead. I love all…
Jan 2017
Sky High: Dinner in the Sky UAE.
While my first chance at paragliding in Nepal last year didn't go so well (I felt incredibly sick the entire time -- oops!), the feeling wasn't enough to put me off from trying…
Jan 2017
Definitely one to 'Catch' on: Saturday brunch.
Having heard from multiple sources that while a bit pricey, Catch was well worth a visit, I was happy to accept an invitation to the venue's Saturday brunch. And let's get one…
Jan 2017
Weekend links.
I've started off the year on a productive week, how about you? I'm hard at work on my media kit, managed to sort a new couch for our villa, worked on editing my novel, and have…
Jan 2017
Overnight at Bab Al Qasr, Abu Dhabi.
The Middle East is no stranger to a nice hotel room, and ten years in, I have high standards about my expectations when a new property comes along. While I certainly love luxury…
Jan 2017
Cho Gao: A Taste of Japan.
Do you have a restaurant somewhere in the world that always provides a memorable night and good food? For me, that place is Cho Gao at the Crowne Plaza in Abu Dhabi. When I…
Jan 2017
Aji: Avoidable service issues mar a decent menu.
With friends in town from Muscat, I quickly debated where we wanted to take them for dinner. While certainly some of my old haunts seemed like a good fit ( Weslodge , Carnival by…
Jan 2017
My Top Dishes of December 2016.
Honestly, a great end to the year! And in case you missed it, I posted my top dishes for 2016 earlier in the week. In no particular order, I enjoyed: Salmon Rostizado from Mayta…
Dec 2016
AmStur Caviar chauffeur home delivery: Luxury service in the UAE.
You may remember I went to a caviar tasting back in October (thanks to both Emirates Palace and AmStur Caviar for the opportunity). The afternoon was a great lesson regarding many…