Weekly A to Z, Feb 5th.

The intentionally quiet one.

Following a beautiful lunch at Aura Sky Lounge, I enjoyed an intentionally quiet week. I was back to K9 Friends (dog walking is available again!), and managed a quick jaunt out for a friend’s birthday at February 30 in West Beach.

On Thursday, I made my way back to Clap for their new business lunch with an incredible group of women. While the food was excellent, it was our discussion that was the most memorable. You can catch my visit here. #invited

Finally, I received a lovely delivery from Anastasia Beverly Hills, full of beautiful products that I’ve already started using. #gifted

Links, please.

• I was back on the radio! Catch me from about 33:30. Dubai Eye

• Talk to me about vegetable-based cocktails. VinePair

• Loved this article about art. (We collect something new in every city.) The Atlantic

• Plant-based eating in the African diaspora. The Kitchn

• Love this initiative. Women’s Bean Project

• Probably need all this cute bento box gear. Bon Appetit

• Definitely need this toaster. Balmuda

• For my desk. BaubleBar

• In rose gold, please. Delicacies

• Is cake better when it’s frozen? Food & Wine

• Not sure about you, but ‘And Just Like That’ has been an absolute hate-watch for me. This article goes into why the restaurants don’t work either. Vogue

• Is anyone ready to drink potato? The Cut

• What food is your hometown known for? The Takeout

• Finally, a way to accurately describe myself. Thought Catalog

• Reaching for ice cream (for breakfast). The Takeout

• An incorrect use of InstaPot. Twitter

Next week is packed! MENA’s 50 Best Awards are on Monday, and I can hardly wait. I’m really looking forward to celebrating this inaugural list, and I’m hoping to be wearing local designer (and friend), Dima Ayad for the evening. I’m also going to Spinneys HQ for some bougie burgers and the Waldorf Astoria for a special evening with Monkey 47. Finally, rumor has it that some of Dubai’s best chefs will be doing something special in the desert… I’ll report back next week!

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C.