Weekly A to Z, March 16th. 🍀🎂🥳
The last one at 43.
This Ramadan, consider donating a meal in Gaza?
On Tuesday, Mr. Wright and I took up an invite to High Society at the recently opened Lana by the Dorchester. The views are epic, and the drinks were surprisingly (!) strong. I have a few notes and suggest sticking to the basics, a glass of wine or an easily mixed drink, but suffice it to say, we delighted in being tourists in our own city. #invited
Some gifts? The team at MMI sent over a beautiful array of wines in celebration of Women’s Month/International Women’s Day, including some of my favorites (Veuve Clicquot and Cloudy Bay). #gifted
Finally, with my birthday tomorrow, it would mean the world to me if you considered becoming a paid subscriber to the Weekly A to Z, buying me a Cosmo, or purchasing one of my books. I’ve grown to love this community so much, and sincerely enjoy chatting with all of you and sharing news from the food and travel industry.
Links, please.
This week, I was delighted to join the Luxury Lifestyle Awards as a Food & Beverages Advisory Board Member. Catch some of my thoughts about it here. LLA
One of the busiest airports has a secret restaurant (this feels like something DXB should definitely have). Hotels Above Par
Krispy Kreme is ready to celebrate my birthday. Tasting Table
It’s food, not food waste. (Thanks, Omar!) THESRA
Would you do fine dining…in space? (Thanks, Pallavi!) Instagram
Dinner parties are back (but smaller and more casual). The Guardian
How other cultures pour one out. VinePair
A punny Oscar menu. Eater
Why have Kingfisher when you can have Queenfisher? TDB
Can a 177-year-old sourdough starter still rise? The Guardian
Products that Food & Wine editors are actively using. Food & Wine
It’s no surprise that Palestinian cuisine is under seige. Saveur
Is fine dining a scam? Twitter
What are the best foods for those fasting? The Guardian
All about mash-ups. BBC
Why vegan products are being left on the shelf. The Guardian
10/10 would try these Little Ceasars crazy puffs. Tasting Table
Climate change is coming for our condiments. Modern Farmer
Cake in the time of war. NPR
This weekend? NBD, turning 44. I’ll be celebrating by enjoying the roast at Dinner by Heston, which — thanks to Matt — I am sincerely looking forward to.
Next week? Showing Mom and Dad more of this wonderful city.
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C.
Happy birthday C! 🎂