One of the buzzwords I foresee bleeding out of ears in 2019 is the term Chef’s Table. I see it being overused and abused. Lucky for us, Tresind Studio will be the league of restaurants using it very rightly and justifiably, and …
Our fling with (Dotonburi) Osaka was short and not-so-sweet. We got there around 5 p.m., and spent a significant part of the evening frantically Googling for pharmacies, only to find that proper pharmacies were mostly in office buildings, close at 6 and …
The biggest highlight of our Japan trip this year was a visit to Wazuka, for a tour of the tencha tea farms. We were in the very heart of where tencha (which are the tea leaves that are eventually turned into matcha) …
I always find it the hardest to write about meals and experiences that make the most lasting impressions. I feel like words fail me in the ability to pen down and justly describe the flavors, nuances and feelings that one truly has …
Bread Street Kitchen Dubai have just introduced their Fit Food menu, and last night I was privileged enough to be one of the first to try some of the dishes on it, in the presence of the man himself: Gordon Ramsay. The …
I’m back with a restaurant review after 50 million years. I’ve still been eating out plenty, but not enough meals have been worthy of jotting down in this online diary of mine. I recently realized that I end up forgetting where I’ve …
One of the first things I searched for when we decided to go to Japan was fluffy pancakes (a.k.a. soufflé pancakes) in Tokyo! My friend Fatima Juvale, who you can find on instagram under the handle @foodlovedubai, posted such tempting pictures of …
During my pre-trip research on Japan, I landed across some Youtube vlogs by Kim Dao talking about the best sheet masks and Japanese skincare and I was fascinated. I then put “sheet masks” on my souvenir list (because obviously I’m lazy and sheet …
Pre-Trip Preparation for Japan Visas: Applying for a visa to Japan is fairly simple. The only unusual bit is that you’re expected to share your itinerary in the application form, but it’s not so bad, even if you let one activity per …
Oats are so much more than warm porridge. Now, a warm, smooth porridge might just be the thing for you and you might perceive it as creamy and comforting, I’m generally not too fond of a smooth porridge but my love for …
I find that with a lot of people, the challenge in consuming oats is that they’re more fond of savory foods, and oats are (more often than not) sweet. This Savory Granola recipe I developed for Mornflake is for all of those …
Dear Bloggers/Influencers/Content Creators – however you like to address yourself, in this post, I will help guide you on how to make the best of the upcoming U.A.E influencer license. First of all, I’m completely in favor of this license. I feel …
Uh oh. It seems like there might be some serious competition for Entertainer GCC now, in the shape of a certain Zomato Gold. As a lot of you might already know, I’ve been an avid supporter and loyal customer of Entertainer GCC …
What happens when a renowned restaurant from Monaco opens a branch in Dubai? We get excited, very excited, and we shimmy over to Beefbar Dubai, expectations in tow. How did Beefbar Dubai fare? Well……. via GIPHY Sigh, let’s break it down one …
Spoiler Alert: I think Ninive Dubai is going to be everything Zahira couldn’t. I know, I know, that’s a little harsh but I’ve always been one to say it as I see it. I’m not the biggest fan of Arab/Middle Eastern food, …