Another wonderfully productive week. You can catch up with my visit to Dinner and Resonance from last week here. #invited
I finally was able to visit Mott 32 on Tuesday evening. Be sure to order the Australian Wagyu beef puffs and the shredded 42-day Peking duck salad, and get ready for incredible views, as well as an excellent playlist (at least among the elder millennial crowd). You can check out the experience here. #invited
Also, a few deliveries — perfect chicken sandwiches from Mohalla, a trio of frozen goodies from Prime Gourmet (try and stop eating the lasagne), and Go Greek also sent over their Ramadan lazy cake. #gifted
A big week for restaurant awards — UK and Ireland Michelin, James Beard nominees, and the World’s 50 Best Asia — all recently took place. Did you have any favorites win or be awarded?
Links, please.
Let’s work together! Substack
My latest article is on the food tech space. Fast Company
Liam tells us about the new shawarma pizza at Pitfire Pizza. FACT
Who would win this new Michelin award in Dubai? VinePair
The worst person at a restaurant. Tiktok
Are there signature non-alcoholic cocktails? VinePair
I ordered this, and I can’t wait for it to arrive. MoMa
I also have my eye on these. MoMa
Also into these guys. (Thanks, Erin!) Instagram
This is true for many projects — you have to really love your idea. Austin Kleon
Would you order the ‘too much coriander’ pizza? Business Insider
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Ramen…in a can? Dieline
Would you try a Jägerita? 🤔 Punch
Or Pancake-Flavored Cup Noodles? 🤢 The Takeout
Has ChatGPT created the best cocktail in the world? Drinks Digest
Would genuinely wear all of these. Eater
Taking back your Sunday. The Atlantic
90% sure I need a gin pennant for our house. VinePair
The mother of French cuisine. BBC
Would drink purely for the aesthetic. Dieline
Do you need a life edit? The Everygirl
Za’atar martinis and Sumac Sours. VinePair
Spending a week getting all recipes and restaurant recommendations from Tiktok. Bon Appetit
What were my favorite dishes in March? So glad you asked! From Chef Gabriela, a brilliant ceviche from her pop-up at BOCA, from Dinner, the meat fruit (honestly, I could eat it every day), and the humble Kabak Tatlisi from Tirmis at the Bayou Villas in Antalya.
This weekend? Over to visit JA Hatta resort with Poppy!
Next week? Checking out City Social and the new Notte night brunch at Mare by Bussola. Also, an overdue catch-up with Rowan at Coquely.
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The crochet pop tart and fish carafe for the win 🏆