Two episodes with Dubai byFood this week — filming at Mirzam Chocolates and TabChili, two local businesses I’m very excited to highlight. Between jet lag, catching up with other projects, pitching, clearing my to-do list, and life in general, it was a rather low-key and productive week — no complaints! I’m going into August more prepared than usual.
Some deliveries? Thank you, Dilmah, for the beautiful hamper of teas and a super fun collab from Lock Stock x Jack Daniels. #gifted
Links, please.
READ: Pallavi interviews Bjorn Franzen ahead of his opening at the Royal Atlantis. Connecting Travel
Trying a new thing on Instagram — feel free to sign up to my channel — hoping it becomes more interactive in the future!
How will Michelin fare in Latin America? (Not well). New Worlder
Who’s ready to try the new menu at Tresind Studio? 🙋♀️ Instagram
How extreme heat impacts mental health. Vox
How to have your most fulfilling vacation. Atlantic
Taking the concept of shower beer too far? CNN
When reading, there’s no such thing as a guilty pleasure. LARB
Death by service fees. Eater
Seen this err’where this week: dining habits to avoid. The Guardian
Restaurants, you might have to turn on the red light. Robb Report
Finding ALL the plane-friendly sizes. All Travel Sizes
Is Burrata…boring? Grub Street
Should you give bad reviews on Instagram? VinePair
A funeral for fish and chips. The Guardian
A reminder if you’re heading to the airport or traveling around the UAE this summer, please use my code COURTNEY25 to save 25% off any pre-booked rides until the end of August with Blacklane.
Apropos of nothing, a $29 hot dog. Grub Street
The most beautiful restrooms in the US. (Don’t worry, the UAE has nothing to worry about). The Takeout
Do you know what a handshake shot is? VinePair
Finally, a Lunchables that makes sense. The Takeout
Uh, edible graveyards? This is Mold
Need to make these cacio e pepe eggs. Giadzy
Also need these square coupes. Punch
Endless scrolling is bad for your mental health. Washington Post
How handwriting has lost its personality in the digital age. Atlantic
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This weekend? A trip to Time Out Market and Reif’s new spot, Hoe Lee Kao.
Next week? Soiree and Sfumato! Also, an overdue visit to Mohalla, and perhaps visiting the BOCA for their mixology series…
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