The last pizza place I really loved was Matto Dubai and I’ve since fallen in love with Luigia as well. Located at the Rixos Premium JBR, Luigia is a tribute to grandmothers and the love they put into every meal they make. …
My blog is an online diary of sorts, and while I’m not as regular on it as I’d like to be, I do try to make it a point to talk and write about places that my readers are especially keen on …
A few weeks ago, my (very excited) friend who works at 1004 Gourmet told me Akira Back is opening at W The Palm. My response: “Oh, cool, who’s it by?”. I mean, nearly nobody knew who Akira Back is, let alone that …
Here’s my story of food (read ramen). I had my first bowl of ramen at Wagamama, 5 years ago. The naive, innocent, easy-to-please version of me back then was blown away. Fast forward to today, after having tasted many a bowls in …
Tresind Dubai is an old and steady favorite for M and I, but most of you must already know that. My steady relationship with and love for Tresind dates back to almost as long as this blog does, and you can read …
Dubai is a tricky market for restaurants, and the formula for what works and what doesn’t is still a bit of a mystery. Some restaurants have managed to stay afloat though, a step ahead even, and Waka is most certainly one of …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Four years in Dubai and this is the first time I went to Catch Dubai. Suffice to say, my friend and I were very excited because who in Dubai hasn’t heard of Catch Dubai and seen their infamous chocolate-shelled, molten ice-cream filled …
I understand that Little Miss India is no longer a new addition to the Dubai dining scene, but I only just tried it out and spoiler alert: it’s a serious contender for the best Indian food in Dubai. Those of you who …
I often get asked what the best restaurant for any given cuisine of food item is, and it’s not always for a special occasion or planned meal. Sometimes, people happen to be in JBR and want to know where to eat, and …