Nov 2015
Event Review: Taste of Abu Dhabi 2015
I'll have to admit that my expectations for events in the GCC are usually low (9 years in, the optimism kind of gets beat out of you #sorrynotsorry). I pretty much ask for a few…
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Oct 2015
Grillmarkaðurin: Meat, meat and more meat!
Given we were in Reykjavik for a week, Hubs and I treated ourselves to not one , but two nice meals (to be fair there are a number of other great restaurants we didn't even get…
Oct 2015
If You're Ever in Athens, GA... Go to the Last Resort Grill.
Full disclosure, I have a lot of fond memories of this place . It is where Hubs was a bartender for a year or two and where we had our wedding reception many years ago (bonus -…
Oct 2015
Koi Abu Dhabi: Best for Brunch
While Hubs and I had been a few times with friends for drinks and dinner, I think the best way to experience Koi is for brunch. And there's a very good reason...read on!…
Oct 2015
Not for me: Kantjil & de Tijger, Amsterdam.
For another one of our dinners in Amsterdam this summer, I took the advice of a fellow food blogger and searched for one of the Indonesian restaurants in the city. Kantjil & de…
Sep 2015
Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar - An Amazing Experience in Dubai.
To celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary earlier this year, Hubs and I wanted to do something special. I tasked Hubs to finding a place and although we debated Le Petit Maison…
Sep 2015
Like watching food? Check out The Chef's Table.
It's been out for awhile, but Hubs and I thoroughly enjoyed the Netflix series, The Chef's Table - an excellently produced documentary style of episodes following renowned chefs…
Sep 2015
Everyday Dining I Love: Sushi Art
Not every meal can be gourmet. In fact, most meals are not, but that doesn't mean quality has to be sacrificed. I am an avid eater of sushi and after some trial and error in Abu…
Sep 2015
Beautiful night at Bridges.*
During our 2014 trip to Amsterdam, Hubs and I decided to break away from our beloved bitterballen and test out one of the fine dining options in the city. If I'm remembering…
Sep 2015
Vinkeles, a well earned Michelin star.*
To end our recent time in Amsterdam on a high note, I debated a few restaurants (including a return trip to Bridges , which I'll cover in a later post), but ultimately decided on…