Jul 2016
A to Za'atar video trailer.
So, I thought it might be fun to make a 'hype' video of sorts for my little blog. Let me know what you think! (Its permanent home will be on the 'Work With Me' tab.)…
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Jul 2016
Grayson's Graft.
For our last meal in the United States, we took another suggestion and drove to Graft , a farm to table initiative in one of the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. The location is a former…
Jul 2016
The Spa at Steigenberger... Missed Opportunities.
After a long flight and feeling some of those post-holiday blues, I began trolling through the Entertainer to see what was on offer that might take some of my traveling come down…
Jul 2016
Ramusake: How does it measure against Toko and Katana?
While I enjoy most cuisines, Japanese is near the top of my list. When Ramusake started popping up on foodie feeds around Dubai, I was more than interested. And hey, points to…
Jun 2016
Weekend Links.
A busy but super productive week. I wish they could all be like this! Say it with me, Cat wine . Balloons for my next party. Rose gummy bears . Made me smile. Extremely Low Budget…
Jun 2016
Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Sterile and Overlarge.
Somewhere over the Atlantic, it occurred to me -- because Qatar brands their shorter flights in a two cabin way (i.e. economy and first class, rather than economy and business…
Jun 2016
2016: The Year So Far (Top Meals and Other Memorable Events).
With June soon drawing to a close, I thought it would be a good time to check in on some of the awesome meals and dishes I've had so far in the year. Leaving my corporate job in…
Jun 2016
Staplehouse Date Look.
Staplehouse Date Look. by cbrandtwright A sweet Southern look to go with a meal at Staplehouse ! Chicwish pastel dress 220 AED - chicwish.com Jimmy Choo white canvas shoes 1,400…
Jun 2016
The Third Place Cafe: Originality in Abu Dhabi.
The Third Place Cafe has been on my radar for some time... As I think I've mentioned previously, getting me off of Saadiyat Island when I lived in Abu Dhabi was nearly an…
Jun 2016
Brothaus in Business Bay, or The Case of the AED20 Soda.
I want to call this place 'bro haus,' oops. So, the Steigenberger Hotel is a new addition to Business Bay. With a BOGO for spa services (which I'll review separately) and pool…