On Wednesday, I was finally (!) over to Fusion Ceviche. Living up to the hype, I was delighted to try a few of the ceviches, along with a delicious slice of Dulce de Leche cheesecake. Chef Penelope Diaz is onto a great thing in JLT. If you’re not been, please plan to stop in soon.
On Thursday, I first went to lunch with Dalia for a catch-up at her Studio Republik branch of Zinn (the savory crepes are still outstanding). In the evening, I went to Agora with some of the Bookers for a wonderful range of cocktails and chat. Located at the Edition, it’s a chic spot to catch up with friends and a great spot for a post-work (or later night) drink. #invited
Links, please.
Sustainable sips, my latest for EuroCave.
Superfoods to beat the heat, my latest for The Ethicalist.
As Michelin expands, Black chefs continue to miss out on stars. (Thanks, Lisa!) Bloomberg
Dubai prisoners hope cooking classes will offer a second chance at life. The National
What are the best regional hangover foods in the US? VinePair
For the title: Europeans don’t believe in water. BonAppetit
Maybe time for me to go back to NYUAD? Time Out AD
For my other DINKS: no kids doesn’t mean you’re going to be lonely. Vogue
For me: school supplies for grown-ups. Modern Mrs. Darcy
Why some Midwestern states have stayed cooler. Ambrook Research
What are the most absurd cocktail names? VinePair
How cooking videos took over the world. NYT
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Forbidden duck ice cream cake. Honest Cooking
Go home, Eggo, you’re drunk. NJ
Tell me about the best after-school cookies. Joy the Baker
Has the martini lost its mind? NYT
Making a party from olives. Grub Street
Loved this concept of removing ‘energy leaks’ from your life. The Everygirl
Oh, this? It’s just my hot dog purse. Twitter
Pour one out. VinePair
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This weekend? Finally getting around to some long overdue decluttering around the villa (meant to have started for the Eid in July…). I’m also heading over to The Bottle Store Outlet in Al Ghadeer.
Next week? Off to Lyon tomorrow morning with Sopexa to learn all about French cheese. I’ll be in France through Friday, so please follow along on my socials for all our adventures — you won’t want to miss out (yes, I’m going to be milking cows)! And, if you have a few must-visit places in Lyon or Annecy, please let me know.
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C.