Tentacles of any kind terrify me. Especially from those dreadful 100 legged critters from back home – The Centipede. I KNOW they are Beelzebub’s doing. There is just no logical reason those things need to exist. There are, however, some tentacles I don’t need a war plan for — those from squid. Yes, THOSE tentacles, […]
Restaurant Reviews
ENIGMA’s Nordic Cuisine – A Passionate and Poetic Affair
Another one for the bucket list ticked off! A fine-dining experience in one of Dubai’s molecular gastronomy restaurants, the kind that Instagram lover’s dreams are made of. It was none other than the stunning ENIGMA at the absolutely stunning Palazzo Versace Hotel. ENIGMA’s concept borders hosting a distinct Michelin-starred chef from the world’s top restaurants every three […]
Tasting Ramadan at Olea
A few more sunrises, and we’ll be in the season of Ramadan again. I’m already seeing grocers in a scurry to put up their lovely dates and sweets displays. My inbox is inundated with press releases on Iftars, Suhoor, Ramadan tents, season closer parties, pop-up boutiques and restos who will deliver during the day. For […]
Weslodge – You Sexy Beast You
Last week, I was invited to sample what the newly opened Weslodge Saloon has to offer Dubai. A girls gotta eat, so how can I say no. 😀 Well, let me have you know you are in for a treat with this 4,500 square foot Canadian-bred resto at the gorgeous JW Marriot Marquis. You can’t […]
Keep Calm and Head on Over to Al Boom Tourist Village
I was privileged this week to attend the soft launch of the recently renovated Al Boom Tourist Center and Zaman Awal Restaurant. And what a pleasant surprise that was! Let me just say I was over the moon after tasting what Zaman Awal has to offer! I can’t honestly tell you I’ve had Emirati food […]
Unapologetic Uzbek Cuisine in Dubai
As much as a self-proclaimed food lover as I am, I was guilty of not having a clue what Uzbek cuisine is. Alas, I had the pleasure of finding out this week! Uchkuduk restaurant came up on my Facebook feed as a sponsored ad and right away it grabbed my attention. Let me tell ya, […]
