Weekly A to Z, May 11th.
The Happy Mother's Day one.
Ahead of tomorrow, Happy Mother’s Day to my favorite moms — Vickie, Cecelia, and Erin! Thinking of those who might be missing a mother today and celebrating all the women who nurture and inspire us.
Certainly not the week I thought it was going to be, but I was happy to celebrate 21 years with Mr. Wright on Wednesday (no, we can’t believe it either, and yes, this year’s anniversary gift was something I’ve been dreaming of for months)!
While it seemed the whole city was at the Trade Center this week (when are we moving things to Expo???), I poked my head out for a singular ATM event with Heavens Portfolio at the (always fabulous) La Cantine. Reader, I made the right choice — the outside events are where it’s at, and this one was well curated.
In the meantime, I’m working with Univerliver Food Solutions and some of my favorite local chefs on an upcoming trends report. I’m looking forward to sharing things with you later in the year!
I was so glad I said yes to the Sofitel Spa at the Obelisk. May’s special is the Sleep & Reset massage, which includes L’Occitane to reduce accumulated fatigue. The offer also includes access to Sofitel Fitness, complimentary pool access, and a L’Occitane gift valued at AED 300 (while quantities last). After some recent less-than-stellar sleep, it was a delight to be pampered for 90 minutes. Highly recommend. #treatyoself
And finally, on Friday, I returned for a live location onsite with Helen at Rare (yes, the espresso martinis are still incredible). It was a super fun broadcast, and I hope you’ll listen to the podcast. Catch me from 11:39.
Links, please.
Some of your Al Serkal faves are cooking up a fun weekend! If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday or Sunday, click here.
ICYMI, my visit to Takahisa last week. With so many amazing collabs, this one really stood out. Instagram
How do you fund your restaurant? Eater
Just Jumeirah (and why the brand needs to go further). Skift
Personally, I love pebble ice (as long as people don’t crunch it in front of me). Plate
The rest gap for women is a real thing. HuffPost
Fancy Peroni. Dieline
How to (politely) 💩 on an airplane. OMAAT
What are the most mispronounced food words? Delish
Are restaurant wine lists getting better because of increased travel? Robb Report
No, you are not too good to eat at a chain restaurant. Food & Wine
The development of astronaut food. Saveur
The awakening of sleep tourism. Skift
Yes, I would make a glitter martini. The Stripe
Love a refillable olive oil. Dieline
How much does the cheapest bottle of wine cost now? Punch
Psychologists dig into ‘wine mom’ culture. The Drinks Business
Raviloi’s day of reckoning has arrived. Jezebel
Is this the earliest timing for a breakfast buffet? OMAAT
10/10 would travel to the Amazon for a new dining experience. Saveur
Saudi launching a dry (luxe) cruise line. Skift
True: even a bad G&T is a good G&T. Punch
Have been using drinking/water fountains wrong my whole life? The Verge
What happens when a vegan cheese wins awards? Washington Post
Famous foods from Georgia (the state, not the country). Tasting Table
Cooking American food in Italy. CNN
“Quick” and “easy” recipes. Twitter
Let’s talk about super-agers. NYT
World’s largest s’more. Instagram
This weekend? Mott 32 for brunch! I’ve heard great things about it, so I can’t wait.
Next week? Mostly taking it easy and potentially heading back to the One & Only Za’abeel.
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