Mar 2017
Armani/Hashi: Expectations not met.
The F&B outlets at the Armani Hotel represent a number of venues I've been dying to go to for years, but have never actually visited (although I did go to Armani Prive once or…
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Friday brunch
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Mar 2017
'PLAY by Day' Brunch: Delightful food and frustrating service.
In a serious Dubai foodie faux pas, I had only previously visited Play as part of the Foodiva's dine around (about this time last year). During our visit, I was impressed by not…
Jan 2017
Rüya: Not quite a Turkish delight...
There are a few venues in town which have a considerable amount of hype surrounding them. Rüya (which apparently translates to 'dream' in Turkish) is definitely one of those…
Nov 2016
Bazxar's Boisterous Prohibition Brunch.
Would you believe it's been over a month since I've gone to a proper Friday afternoon brunch? That was remedied this past Friday afternoon at the Prohibition Brunch at Bazxar…
Oct 2016
Salero Friday Fiesta Brunch... Nothing special.
Given I visited El Sur not too long ago, I had a natural point of comparison for a recent Friday tapas brunch at Salero Tapas & Bodega (actual title, 'Friday Fiesta Brunch').…
Aug 2016
Wakame's Shanghai Grand Brunch at Dusk: You Want This.
A last minute invite to a late brunch at Wakame ? No plans for Friday? Well, I guess it was meant to be. I happen to love the Sofitel property and brand in general, so this was a…
Aug 2016
El Sur: Enjoyable tapas brunch.
I didn't particularly set out for a brunch this weekend, but when plans for dinner on Thursday fell through, brunch seemed like the best way to get out of the house. As usual, I…
Jul 2016
Departures @ Dusty's: Divine tunes.
Dusty's has been on my radar since... Forever? It was one of those 'I'll get there one day' and this past Friday was finally that day! Deli by day. Wine bar by night and whole lot…
Jul 2016
An uneven experience at Nineteen.
I did say no more buffets , did I not? Well, sometimes, you have to read the room and this case, with Ramadan over and a number of orphans left around for the long weekend (12 of…
May 2016
Sofra bld Brunch (and breakfast)!
When friends contacted us for a leaving brunch in Abu Dhabi, we were happy to oblige. After all, the Shangri-La has long been one of my favorite properties. With a Groupon to…