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A highlight of our trip to the island paradise of Soneva Fushi were the meals we shared at the stunning Out of the Blue.  This overwater building is an absolute showpiece at the property, and only opened this year.  With soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, and […]

One of the best things about living in the UAE is our easy access to tropical destinations on the Indian Ocean — Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar, Mauritius, and of course, the Maldives.  In this island nation, there are numerous resorts and hotels to choose from.  […]

Yes, I’ve been quiet this month…really, this year, however, I get the feeling that the second half of the year is going to be absolutely packed.  I still love food, but I’ve not felt inspired about dining in awhile.  Given some of the celebrated venues […]

Yes, I am one of those people who like to check in on a yearly basis and attempt to make (somewhat) realistic goals for the coming year.  Sometimes I do this on my birthday, sometimes I do it at the start of the year.  Anyway, […]

Honestly, with a few exceptions, there was not a lot of exciting food this month.  I’m not sure if that’s because all the other months this year had so much going on, or that I slowed down a bit, but I had to think about […]

Currently posting from the St. Regis Dubai…  I’ll be reviewing soon! Know anyone who wants to give me a seat on an around the world private jet trip? My love of Sailor Moon meets my love of food. Meet the chef who has made 143 […]

Trying to catch up ahead of the next week (and the week after).  I’ve just returned from a wonderful night at the Waldorf Astoria RAK (the rooms are ginormous), so I’ve got some writing to do.  🙂 Novels as guidebooks.  The author in me loves […]

C’mon y’all, how am I going to become an expert on Peruvian if I don’t try ALL of them?  🙂  As someone who has a relatively good idea of many of the high-end establishments in the city, I’m going to admit that Inka slipped under […]