For our 4th wedding anniversary on the 29th of December, M and I waited too long to make a reservation at our favorite place in town, The Experience by Reif Othman, so I decided to just go through my email and accept …
One of the last tastings I treated myself to this December, was a tasting at Toro + Ko, and not only was it one for the books, but was one of the best meals I’ve had this year, and it makes me …
The day I met the Crowne Prince of Dubai at Izu Brasserie was the day I was supposed to go there for breakfast, but ended up changing it to lunch (due to karmic miscommunication with the friends who were supposed to join …
I decided to put together this post on how to make a festive feast for two in collaboration with Home Center Stores, because it’s the most wonderful time of the year! There are so many things about December that make it so …
Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables, and I could eat them by the kilo. Brussel sprouts are usually roasted, and often with bacon. I wanted to do something different with them, something that maintained their festive feel, but also embodied …
I have successfully learnt how to roast the perfect chicken. It took a few attempts, but I got it right. And you know what I realized at the end of it all? It just wasn’t worth all the hassle! 40 minutes with …
It doesn’t matter if it never truly gets COLD cold in the Middle East, I still insist on making December the coziest month of the year, with warm red tones dominating my home, and adorning my dinner table. Because I’m forcing the winter …
The thing about living in Dubai is that you can and WILL have a lot of friends, family, and even some unwanted guests stopping over from time to time, because DXB is a major hub for connecting flights. While some visitors plan …
A year and a half after my first visit to The Spa at Address Dubai Marina, I was invited back there for a review last week. Since my mom was in town, it was perfect timing and I decided to treat her …
My meal at Thiptara was not paid for in cash. I went there on a media invite, however the opinions expressed within this post are entirely my own. For my mom’s birthday dinner and last meal of her recent trip to Dubai, …
My mom was in town a couple of weeks ago, and there was no way I was letting her leave without trying the best desi food in town, by one of my favorite chefs, Himanshu Saini and his team. Carnival by Tresind …
My mom was in town last week for only 3 days (not even 3 full days, in fact). She loves Thai, Chinese and Indian/Pakistani food, so it was a no brainer that her first meal on this Dubai trip had to be …
Katsuya By Starck. This has been one of the most talked-about new restaurant openings this year. Jumeirah Al Naseem and it’s F&B outlets have been the cause of quite a bit of excitement- mostly for good reason. I was invited to the …
So I finally got to try the (somewhat over-)hyped Moombai & Co. last weekend. I was invited to dine as a guest, and they were generous enough to warmly welcome me and my friends, but as always, my review will be honest …
Having grown up in the Middle East, pumpkin hommus has been a staple part of our lives and diets. My parents tell us that when they first moved to Saudi Arabia, they found it so odd how most Egyptians could make an …