Jun 2016
V is for Victory: Small sambos and boozy slushies.
There are lots of (not so) hidden gems in Decatur, GA and Victory Sandwich Bar is just such a location. When my sister pitched me a place with 'Jack Daniels and Coke slushies,' I…
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Jun 2016
Cocktails in the sky, at street level and not Hooters: A night out in Atlanta.
Coming home to Atlanta, I was probably most excited by the fact that I would get to see my sister and brother in law. After some back and forth about which hotel to stay in for a…
Jun 2016
Weslodge Dubai Date Look
Weslodge Dubai Date Look by cbrandtwright A few days late, but here is the date look I've put together for Weslodge Dubai . Sandro special occasion dress $290 - harrods.com Tommy…
Jun 2016
Flight status: QR's new DOH-ATL route.
Photo heavy post ahead! When trying to decide how to capitalize on some of the great rates from Qatar Airlines, Hubs and I debated for a very quick few hours before deciding on…
Jun 2016
An American expat in Weslodge's court...
Canadian import Weslodge has been on my radar for awhile. While the timing wasn't particularly ideal (I had just stuffed about a kilo of sushi in my face a few hours previously),…
Jun 2016
Sweet treats: Dum Dum Donutterie.
I must admit that the cronut hype came and left without me ever trying one. And I am basically their perfect customer -- I love croissants! I love donuts! I love carbs! So, on a…
Jun 2016
Weekend links.
1 more sleep until the States! Fancy pets are fancy (and probably eat better than I do). Just because you can deep fry water , doesn't mean you should. Can't wait to see the…
May 2016
Flaming Chicken Cheeto and Oman chips sushi rolls, Oh my! A visit to Moshi.
When an invitation came in for a summer sample menu at Moshi while I was away last week, I was devastated. After all, sushi is one of my favorite food groups. I crossed my fingers…
May 2016
Suggestions for a progressive dinner at Souk Qaryat Al Beri.
At the aforementioned brunch at Sofra bld, Hubs and I left a little...ready for something else. As our room at the Shangri-La was constantly interrupted by the sounds of jet skis…
May 2016
Sofra bld Brunch (and breakfast)!
When friends contacted us for a leaving brunch in Abu Dhabi, we were happy to oblige. After all, the Shangri-La has long been one of my favorite properties. With a Groupon to…