May 2016
Iftar Preview: Azur @ Raffles Dubai.
With Ramadan nearly upon us, many hotels around town run previews of what their Iftar and Suhour menus will be. Having experienced my share of these meals in my nine years in the…
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May 2016
Nice Pub Grub: Brunswick Sports Club.
With visitors in town (this is Dubai, after all), I had the chance to check out a relatively new restaurant, the Brunswick Sports Club (brought to you by the same team responsible…
May 2016
No way, buffet! The Waldorf disappoints.
I'm by no means an expert of brunching in Dubai, but I have been to my fair share. There is a minimum level of expectations -- especially when paying for a premium package. Thus,…
May 2016
Friday Foodie Foto.
A langoustine treat from Zeezout in Rotterdam. Highly recommended.
May 2016
Weekend links.
Some great food news this week: You had me at grilled cheese roll ups. Would You Buy a $150 Patrón Donut ? (Would you buy me one?) Timely info . In Dubai, how important are social…
May 2016
Tamba Date Night
A fun look to go with a date at Tamba! Check out my review for more details about the restaurant. Tamba Date Night by cbrandtwright featuring an onyx bowl Temperley London sheer…
May 2016
New flavors in the capital: Tamba.
For the first time in a long time, I decided to skip researching a menu before dining at a venue. Usually, I obsess check carefully and plan out exactly what I am going to try.…
Apr 2016
Beverly Hills vibes at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Full stop, I have a special relationship with the Jumeirah Emirates Towers . In 2007, we had been in country 11 days, when I got a job in the office towers (42nd floor, no less).…
Apr 2016
Weekend links.
Links, yo. A cocktail in honor of Prince . Hipster food trends (I mostly posted this because Hubs hates hipsters). Don't mind if I do. World's most expensive cocktails . I missed…
Apr 2016
A Mystical Garden in Jumeirah (no, really).
Living on the 'other' side of town, I still somehow often find myself on Al Wasl or Beach Road for appointments at least once a week. Today was no different, so after finishing…