Anyone who’s fond of the finer things in Dubai (especially when it comes to Japanese food) will have heard of Zuma. Most of them would know that the previous Regional Executive Chef of Zuma Middle East is now the Chef de Cuisine …
Farzi Cafe arrived in Dubai with a bang only a month ago and has taken the food scene by storm. I was committed elsewhere on BOTH the fantastic blogger events that took place for the launch (thanks so much for the invite Ishita), …
Ever since Marina Social opened it’s doors last year, it has been the talk of the town. It does create a lot of buzz if a restaurant is under the stellar patronage of Jason Atherton and Tristin Farmer, but in a market …
The first chapter of The Untold Story at Enigma featuring Chef Quique Dacosta, set the bar so high that I couldn’t imagine any subsequent chapter or chef managing to entrance me more, but one thing was certain then and has been reaffirmed now: Enigma …
Busaba Eathai will forever hold a super special place in my heart for three reasons: It was where I received my very first tasting invite from and the final push I needed to start a blog. It was the best possible place …
Anytime I’m invited to a Thai restaurant, I can’t decline even if I’m restrained and made to wear a strait-jacket. And to be fair, when it comes to Thai food, I’m rarely disappointed. Last Tuesday, I was invited to Sukothai (though Zomato(!)- …
Fun (and probably little known) fact: the Eataly in New York is owned by Masterchef U.S judge Joe Bastianich, his momma Lidia Bastianich, and Iron Chef Mario Batali. In fact, that’s what drew me to it in the first place. Mario Batali …
My sister and I didn’t grow up in New York, or any other bagel-cultured part of the world. We grew up in Jeddah, where bagels have no business. We grew up slathering Puck cheese on warm, soft samoolees and then stuffing them with …
I love biryani- love, love, love. But sadly, I have never been able to find good biryani anywhere outside of a home kitchen- until today. Biryani Pot spoilt me silly today, by sending over an elaborate lunch for two, all the way …
Tresind needs NO introduction. Even if you haven’t already been to what I shall hereby refer to as the BEST Indian restaurant EVER, chances are, you’ve probably heard of it. Famous for its flamboyant dishes that are a showstopper course after course, …
This is a special one. This was one of those tastings that for some reason become truly memorable and warm up your heart every time you think of them. Was it the most eye catching press release ever? The extremely hospitable service? The gorgeous weather …
I love Judy. When it comes to bloggers, she, Mitzie Mee, and Fathima (Table for Fie Dubai) definitely top the list of bloggers who I admire and trust. It’s also always a pleasure to meet them, so when I was invited to a tasting …
I’ve been wanting to go to Zuma ever since I heard it’s the “best” sushi spot in Dubai, and last night I finally went. It was M’s good friend H’s birthday, and his wife (my good friend W), decided to surprise him …
The weather was so pleasant in Dubai yesterday, it was almost magical. Now I know it has been raining and drizzling on and off all of last month, but the drizzle yesterday just felt like a blessing. A cool breeze and cloudy …
I’m doing far fewer tastings than ever before, and am barely attending any events either. What did make the cut was the newly introduced BBQ night at Brasserie 2.0, cutely dubbed “The Sexiest Grill in Town”. Last night, I finally made it to …