“Salam o Alaikum!” That’s how we were greeted as we stepped into this well-lit, jam-packed establish on this sunny Friday afternoon. The best Islamic attitude is to love one another and greet one another, and this is achieved by words and deeds. …
M and I were invited to Per Te by their extremely hospitable hostess, Kaye. I clicked my heels with joy when I got her call, as Per Te had been on my “Must Visit” list for a while already. Now we haven’t …
I’m extremely glad that 25 degrees North invited me to come sample their menu at their new Business Bay branch, for I have discovered my new favorite spot for North Indian cuisine. I love discovering hidden gems of restaurants in otherwise quiet …
Have you ever had the fortune of sitting on your grandma’s rustic kitchen table, eagerly awaiting the food to be placed before you, while she shares fascinating stories of days long gone? Well, that’s how we felt today, at Nicky Ramchandani’s Zen Restaurant …
You guys. I think I have found my next favorite cheap but delicious burger joint. If you’re craving an honest to God McDonalds or Burger King, but want a version of it that is more food and less chemicals, Mooyah is the …
I had you at “Billo”, didn’t I? They had me at “Billo”, too. Yesterday was a fun day. Brunch at Little mOre cafe. Then an early dinner with these delightful friends of ours. The hosts had prepared quite a spread, all of which …
I love weekends. Why? One word: Brunches. No better reason to get out of bed than breakfast and lunch options combined in one meal! Yesterday M and I had the pleasure of being invited to a blogger meet up at Little mOre …
Last night we finally made it to the rightfully famed Bu Qtair. Located in Jumeirah 1, on the Kite Beach, this shack is quite the unexpected find, but more in a fascinating than in a sore thumb kind of way. What REALLY excited …
When a restaurant boasts 4 Michelin stars and prides itself in winning “Best Indian restaurant of 2015 in New York” (or was it best Chef?), I’m excitedly ready to be wowed by it’s Dubai Chapter too. Junoon, was, at best, a nice family …
I finally found the Salt my life has needed this whole time. I’ve been craving a nice, juicy burger for at least a week. I was invited to someone’s house last night (I hate obligations of any sort, especially social ones), and M …
Sorry for the hiatus- for those of you who actually enjoy my rambling. Ramadan has been really hectic, with work and Ftoor gatherings and the general state of lethargy. Yesterday, we had a guest in town from the States, who wanted to …
At the risk of having M tell me “I told you so”, I once again picked a cafe for a meal, but this cafe did NOT disappoint. Walking in, one gets an immediate feeling of De ja Vu. Someone on Zomato accurately …
M and I decided to have dinner at Il Caffe Di Roma tonight. I love City Walk, and I could sense a cold coming along, so I wanted to eat somewhere in that area where I could also have a a nice warm drink …
Anyone who has had a conversation with me that has lasted more than 20 minutes knows I am a complete sucker for Fortnum & Mason, but that’s a whole different blog post in it’s own. Before I even begin, let me assure you this …
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Zomato that made me drop everything and start doing my infamous Funky Chicken Dance for 5 minutes straight, (that’s how long it took me to exhaust myself thanks to my impressive physical …