Weekly A to Z, June 7th.

The one with the 1-2 combo.

For those who celebrate, wishing you a blessed Eid.

While some may consider me biased, I genuinely believe the Tresind Studio x LivingRoom collaboration was one of the best. Chef Johannes and Chef Himanshu have very similar sensibilities, and it was a pleasure to be seated for the meal. I’m genuinely hopeful to see some of the dishes on future menus. #invited

And of course, on Monday, I had to take our visiting chefs to Orfali Bros. The tasting menu remains a complete winner, featuring original dishes, and I was delighted to try a few new-to-me plates. I was also happy to see that the nearby Three Bros Kitchen is almost (!) open. All this excitement in Wasl 51 makes me wish I lived a little closer. #invited

Links, please.

• Throwback to my hosting at Jumeirah Al Naseem’s Culinary Collective. Instagram

• Catch me — and a whole lot of other local F&B talent — on the upcoming season of the Chef JKP podcast! Instagram

• Loved seeing Chef Gabriela on the cover of June’s Caterer issue.

• The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100. Fingers crossed on high placements for Tresind Studio and Orfali Bros in Turin. W50B

• Loved this coverage of Charles, our artist-in-residence. Art in the Middle

• Are millennials heading for midlife crises? Vox

• The dream fridge of my childhood. TrendHunter

• Yes, I want this Hello Kitty chicken soup. Asha Dry Noodle

• How to stop being so hard on yourself. NYT

• Gin goes out to sea. The Spirits Business

• How does a James Beard award impact business? Eater

• I want this fancy chocolate box (for reasons). Abask

• Spain gets selfie culture right (by banning it). Yahoo

• Fun and beautiful snaps — the world food photography awards. EuroNews

• Would you travel without a phone? (You couldn’t pay me to). NYT

• Awesome sauce! Parade

• The world’s best breads. W50B

• Food waste gadgets can’t get VC love, but Kickstarter backers are all in. The Spoon

• Is Ozempic denting drinks sales in Australia? Drinks Digest

• Are Gen Z’s going to bring back chain restaurants? NYT

• A man’s quest for an ethical way to kill a fish. GQ

• Are these perfect champagne coupes? Orrefors

• Who needs small talk? Ask this magical question. NPR

• Some of the most iconic beauty looks of all time. Harpers Bazaar

• Does manifesting work? Self

• Buying plates for a very good cause. Art Ware Editions

• Talk to me about frozen drinks. Bon Appetit

• Is it bad not to have a best friend as an adult? (A gentle reminder that ‘best friend’ is a category and not just one person). Vogue

• Just another reason to love Familia Torres. The Drinks Business

• Here are some excellent interview questions. First Round

• My life will be complete with this radicchio spoon rest. Minnie Mae

• Dishoom does a hotel. Supper Mag

This weekend? Relaxing. Maybe a sneaky brunch?

Next week? Finally off to Netsu and Baoli. Both restaurants have been on my list for ages, and I’m looking forward to trying both.

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