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Feb 2020

My Top Dishes of February 2020.

Not going to lie, February was a month full of (mostly good) food. There were some disappointments, but overall, I was very good at picking restaurants. A rather difficult…

Dec 2019

My Top Dishes of December 2019.

Given the absolutely frenetic pace of November, I was far happier in December -- which started with a long weekend. I did my best to pace out visits this month, and for the most…

Oct 2019

My Top Dishes of October 2019.

October came and went in a flurry of events and good food. Most of my best dishes this month were off the menu or for special events, but that's my life now? #humblebrag Wagyu…

Sep 2019

My Top Dishes of September 2019.

Here and there and everywhere this month, but honestly, not that many memorable meals (or, at least not as many as I was expecting, given the range of places I visited). I think…

Jun 2019

My Top Dishes of June 2019.

Wowzers, June was a loooooong month. Having visited two countries in between a few meals in town, an outstanding Macallan event, and attending Eat DXB, there was a lot of food!…

May 2019

My Top Dishes of May 2019.

Given that Ramadan took up most of the month, and I was on a Keto diet for a week, there weren't a ton of opportunities for me to dine out. You know what? That was completely…

Apr 2019

My Top Dishes of April 2019.

Is it just me, or did April certainly come and go in a hurry? I had a mostly well balanced month with lots of highs. In no particular order: Sashimi , Tori No Su . Give me all…

Mar 2019

My Top Dishes of March 2019.

March certainly kept me busy. Even with a cold mid-month, there was still plenty going on. Overall, I feel very good about my balance this month, and will endeavor to do more of…

Feb 2019

My Top Dishes of February 2019.

If I'm honest, February came in went in a flurry of mainly average and some disappointing outings. Add into this book club, radio visits, getting a very stubborn visa renewed,…

Jan 2019

My Top Dishes of January 2019.

It was a whirlwind month - one with overpriced meals, color themed parties, 40th birthday parties, high-end alcohol events, and looking after one small long dog. I really could…