Jul 2017
Zahira: Modern, elevated Middle Eastern cuisine.
Having already heard great things about both Zahira and Chef Greg Malouf (unfortunately, I missed Cle when it was open), upon my return to Dubai after our trip to Australia, I was…
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Jun 2017
Attica: #32, World's 50 Best Restaurants.
When we saw the Chef's Table episode for Attica , I was impressed. And the continued honors for the restaurant and Chef Ben Shewry have been many -- as the current Australasia…
May 2017
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: Alba.
Alba is the open air all day dining destination at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort . Designed in a pleasantly modern Mediterranean style, the high ceilings, comfortable…
Mar 2017
The Restaurant at Address Boulevard.
While no points will be given for the lack of originality in the name (Honestly, guys, have we simply given up in Dubai...? Not to mention, how will this venue possibly gain…
Mar 2017
The Test Kitchen: #22 World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Imagine the highs and lows of the morning of February 1, 2017. For those who aren't involved in the high stakes world of world class dining reservations, most venues of this…
Jan 2017
Butcher & Still: My #1 Restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
Butcher & Still has been on my 'to dine at' list (the longest list ever, BTW) for the better part of four months, and I was glad to finally make the visit (sorry, Abu Dhabi, you…
Jan 2017
Butcher & Still: My #1 Restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
Butcher & Still has been on my 'to dine at' list (the longest list ever, BTW) for the better part of four months, and I was glad to finally make the visit (sorry, Abu Dhabi, you…
Dec 2016
AmStur Caviar chauffeur home delivery: Luxury service in the UAE.
You may remember I went to a caviar tasting back in October (thanks to both Emirates Palace and AmStur Caviar for the opportunity). The afternoon was a great lesson regarding many…
Dec 2016
Dragonfly in Winter: Exploring City Walk's newest charms.
With so much going on this year, I've only made it over to City Walk a handful of times. Needing to remedy this situation and always up for a great meal and new venue, I made…
Nov 2016
A to Za'atar's tips on food blogging.
In what I imagine will be a regularly updated post, I thought I would collect some of the best practices I've picked up on in the past few months. Of course, there are other, well…