A busier week than expected, with some exciting things coming soon that I can’t wait to share with you. On Sunday, it seems the faucets were open and PR invites started pouring out. One of the results of the past few months (for me, at least), has been to really consider why and where I’m going out more than ever before, so I’m not in the same rush I was in earlier in 2020.
My book club (a favorite reason to go out) met up at Bombay Borough in DIFC for an excellent evening out – great service, and a range of delicious dishes. I also met a friend for breakfast at the always reliable Tom and Serg, and really enjoyed my Halloumi Bowl (and am now sad that I am not in their delivery zone).
I stepped over to the Springs Souq to Prime Gourmet to pick up some of the Silver Fern Farms product line (#collab) and now I have a fridge and freezer full of grass-fed beef and lamb (perfect for grilling season). Ka’ak Al Manara was kind enough to send me some of their new salad bowls, and I was impressed with the portion sizes.
Links, then?
- The most Dubai dish that ever Dubai’d. Time Out
- I contributed to Foodiva’s ‘Last Supper’ article, in case you want to know what my last meal looks like (I’m among excellent company). Foodiva
- Congrats to Nadia! Looking forward to the Melange x Bloomingdale’s pop up this month. Instagram
- Singapore Airlines turning an A380 into a restaurant fulfills my love of food and travel. One Mile at a Time
- Loved this look at quirky restaurant moments. GrubStreet
- Could I have been anyone other than me? Goop
- Author Susan Orlean breaks down her hectic wine night on Twitter. Medium
- A canned cocktail taste test. Food and Wine
- Who invented the PB&J? Chowhound
- Do we need to redesign sugar? New Yorker
- One for a lot of people I know, the surprising origin of Burrata cheese. BBC (Thanks, Hubs!)
- What’s the difference between champagne, cava and prosecco? (I know the answer, and I love them all). Food52
- Would you buy pumpkin spice mac and cheese? Eater
- Is it too early to be looking at 2020 holiday gift guides? (My answer is yes, but I’ll still look). Chowhound
- Similar to above, I would like an advent calendar of fancy jams, please. Chowhound
A weekend of relaxing for team Brandt-Wright. Next week I’ll be visiting Koko Bay, and I’m sure something else is already in the works.
