Want to check out our trip to Hakkasan Abu Dhabi last weekend? Click here. #invited
This week took a bit of a detour when I was offered a stay at Taj Exotica (writing on behalf of Destinations of the World). It was easy to say yes, and the food at Roaring Rabbit was fun (all the points for pork license). Check out our visit here (and answer the question, do you really need a jacuzzi in August in Dubai)? #invited
Otherwise, I’m still getting through my checklist — a visit to the Gold & Diamond park to get some things reset and rings cleaned, an appointment with Healthy Home to get our mattresses cleaned, deleting over 2,000 photos from my digital library, and tackling the big edit of a manuscript (page 25 of 188, whomp whomp). Essentially, I’m trying my best to get ahead before the chaos of the fall starts. I’ve felt great about my balance and productivity this summer, and I’m hoping this continues into the fall.
Links, please.
Quick video of the Louis XIII event that I presented at a few weeks ago. Instagram
Catch me on Dubai Eye video feed (parts 1 & 2) from my recent visit to the studio. Facebook
Kinoya, coming to Harrods in 2023. Instagram
Spicy rosé? Tell me more. The Takeout
Would you dine in a hot air balloon restaurant? Atlas Obscura
Here for Heinekicks. The Dieline
Care less about the small stuff (easier said than done). Vox
Not every culinary journey is a win. Grub Street
From one elder millennial. Harpers Bazaar
😬. Gawker
Saucy glosses. The DieLine
10/10 I would’ve taken Nubbins here. The Takeout
Tell me more about a Saltine crust. Food52
Is fine dining becoming less French? (Thanks, Liam) The Telegraph
Long live the garbage bowl. Eater
But how much do you love mustard? The DieLine
Use this test to determine if a restaurant is good. The Takeout
Did someone say Velveeta martini? The Takeout
Is The Bear too honest about toxic restaurant culture? Bon Appetit
Is it time to start a travel journal? Washington Post
The best angles for food photography. YouTube
Ready to try this Japanese train food. Atlas Obscura
7 American snacks banned in other countries. The Takeout
This weekend? Continuing the chill.
Next week? More to do list, editing, and finally visiting Clay.
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C.