Last weekend at Caesar’s was epic! Check out all of the highlights from the property here, a tour here, and our dinner at Takahisa here. #invited
Preparing for my trip home, I went first to Cornerstone Clinic for my twice-yearly Botox (#invited) and then to get my hair cut and colored. And yes, I also managed to get the car registered (don’t be jealous). In the interim, I was invited to House of Comms to give a ‘lecture’ about what I do, what I don’t do, and what best practices are for KOLs like myself.
On Thursday — with many familiar foodie faces present — I got to check out Chez Wam. Chef Hadrien is up to something good, the fit-out is a vibe, and the team is firing on all cylinders. Should you go, the fried camembert is a MUST order. You can catch my visit here. #invited
There were a few meetings tucked in the week as well, but otherwise, the heat this year is really taking a lot out of me. How about you?
Links, please.
So, what’s going on with the Ain Dubai? Washington Post
About to make my next trip home to Atlanta a lot more interesting. Robb Report
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Are you Threading? Let’s Thread together.
No cheese, only cheese.2 CNN
I’m happy with this Top Chef news. Eater
Think of the table. Twitter
Do you follow any beige-fluencers? The Guardian
Has anyone seen a drink like this around town? Twitter
Should I look for Pickle Hard Seltzer when I’m home next week?3 The Takeout
It’s private chef season in the Hamptons. Robb Report
Should restaurants entertain? Dabiz says so. Fine Dining Lovers
All about some mini martinis (Ergo does a great one in Dubai). Bloomberg
Some additional Barbie food reviews. BonAppetit
So, you’re going on a trip you can’t afford. NYT
Classic cocktails, but make them frozen. Food & Wine
Where does a baker’s dozen come from? Tasting Table
Are we into multisensory cocktails? Vine Pair
What chefs hate about plant-based meat. The Takeout
Are you like me?4 The Atlantic
But also, don’t be me. Tasting Table
When do we start picking up the tab for our parents? Vine Pair
Preach. Glamour
Don’t leave those grounds in the coffee maker. Tasting Table
The things that seem to work for everyone else. Modern Mrs. Darcy
This weekend? Cleaning and packing.
Next week? K9 and hoping for some magical EK upgrade (because I’m not paying 20K - !!!! - one way to get into business class….). Emirates friends, where you at?
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Pickl got in on this, and I love it.
Speaking of Pickles, the Pickle Tickle cocktail at Chez Wam is yummo.
This is the way.
We spent 30 minutes in the phone yesterday and paid extra to pull forward our flight one day early so Mrs NSC could get the one seat left in business class.