Sep 2019
Marea: New York arrives in Dubai.
Back in Dubai for a bit, I was more than happy to accept an invitation to lunch at Marea , which has long been on my list of restaurants to visit. For those who remember, Marea…
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Dec 2018
Andes, contemporary Latin perfection at WTC.
Andes has been on my list for some months now. I'd been trying to find time to make my way near the Trade Center -- which was finally made possible by a lunch reservation in late…
Nov 2018
Tresind Studio, an elevated fine dining experience.
Having visited the ' old' Tresind and recently dined at the revamped version (and having tested brunch and dinner Carnival by Tresind ), I was delighted to be invited to the newly…
Aug 2018
Tresind Revisited.
When I first started this blog back in 2016, Tresind was one of the first 'big' fine dining experiences I had in Dubai ( read my original review, here ). I was struck by the…
Sep 2017
The Experience by Reif Othman: Dubai's original fine dining.
Let me start by admitting something to all of you; I had purposely been saving this venue for a special occasion. Knowing I was in for something unique, I specifically avoided…
May 2017
Jean-Georges Kitchen: New menu preview.
It's been awhile since I made my way to the Four Seasons Jumeirah (still one of my favorite properties in the city), but I was delighted to be invited to taste the upcoming new…
Apr 2017
Quattro Passi: Viceroy Palm Jumeirah.
What's a new property without a brand new restaurant? Continuing my exploration of Italian cuisine (this makes my 4th tasting in a month, perhaps I'll be an expert by the time I…
Aug 2016
Sea Fu: A Tale of Seaweed Mashed Potatoes.
Having been to the absolute treat that was Coya , I made plans to return to the Four Seasons resort over the weekend. While first stopping into Hendrick's for a pre-dinner…