Weekly A to Z, March 30th. 🐥
The getting back to normal one.
Wishing a very happy Easter to those who celebrate!
Definitely worth mentioning? Brunch last weekend at City Social was such a blast! A bang-up menu, a stunning crooner, and plenty of delicious drinks on hand. It’s been a minute since I was out for brunch, and Chef Dan and his team did an excellent job. I would be delighted to go back. Catch our visit here. #invited
Sending my parents out in style, we finished their visit in The Royal Tearoom at Atlantis the Royal. Chef Christophe Devoille presents an incredible selection of pastries and sandwiches (and yes, there was plenty to take home). And yes, I know you want to see those gorgeous pastries up close. #invited
Otherwise, we spent the last of our time together enjoying the wonderfully cooler end of March. On Friday, I was on location for Farmer’s Kitchen at the Spinneys HQ to chat with Helen about Easter brunches and other fun food topics.
Some deliveries? Electrolux sent through a new air fryer (be still, my 44 year old heart). This Ramadan (through April 10th), customers who purchase any major Electrolux appliance will receive a guaranteed hotel voucher up to AED 1000 and a chance to win a trip for 2 to the Northern Lights in Norway (!!!). Also, the team at Soul Communications — always a class act — sent over a lovely and heartwarming hamper. #gifted
Links, please.
It’s 2024. It’s time we moved past industry events with only male chefs. G&M
Also, a little deep dive shows that of the 66 accounts G&M is following, only 3 are women, with only 1 residing in the UAE. 👀
Catch me from 40:03 on Farmer’s Kitchen. Spotify
Honored to be included in Raemona’s 40 Over 40 list for 2024. Raemona
- has a fab round-up of the best restaurants in the UAE at every price point. Substack
Would you stay in the world’s deepest hotel? AD
What actually colors the yellow in Cadbury eggs? Mirror
Speaking of eggs, I am 1000% ordering this shirt today. Bitter Southerner
He cooks, she cooks. He elevates, she relates. Taste
Just dreaming of the Four Seasons yachts. Four Seasons
And maybe where Taylor Swift is staying in the Bahamas. Rosalita
Always delighted to see fancy eggs. Grub Street
How winemakers are reducing carbon emissions while improving flavor. Robb Report
What’s the worst mug in your cabinet? Eater
The great toilet rebrand. Dwell
I feel very strongly about this resting stone. Material Kitchen
And this soap. Soap Opera Company
And these salts. A Pinch of Pepper
How more diverse wine experiences are bringing travelers back to tasting rooms. VinePair
The new vocabulary of cocktails. Punch
A list for some of the best snacks. SELF
Do home bars raise property values? VinePair
How much caffeine *is* okay to drink daily? The Takeout
With the upcoming eclipse, here’s some fiction to accompany it. Atlas Obscura
11 things you should know about Ruinart champagne. VinePair
Never a bad time to brush up on your cooking terminology. Mental Floss
Is it time to make Poppy some treats? A Cozy Kitchen
Is anyone going to be spring cleaning? Be More With Less
Americans: very few have balls (in media). Semafor
Why are farmed salmon dying? Time
Favorite dishes this month? NGL, it was an amazing one. A lot of people in this country made me feel very special, but — for the first time ever — the winner this month is drinks! In no particular order, The Dinner by Heston team for my memorable Cosmopolitan “flight,” the Hot Honey margarita from Pitfire, the Chilled Tomato water with vodka from Revelry, and Thomas’s incredible paired journey at Ossiano.
This weekend? A bit of relaxation, laundry, taxes, and some final travel planning. We might even finally pick out a backsplash.
Next week? Prepping for our Italian adventure! Legend also has it the BonBons are catching up…
If you enjoy this newsletter and want to support me, consider working with me, sharing this newsletter with your network, purchasing my books (or these novels), or buying me coffee. Archives of the Weekly A to Z can be found here.
C.
Cheers for the shout out!