What a week! Should you ever have the chance to check out the Underwater Suites at Atlantis the Palm, I highly encourage you to do so. With some trademark Serbian generosity, we were able to marvel at this truly unique suite.
On Tuesday, I was able to try SkinLaundry services (so easy, nearly painless, and so quick!) and attend the Millenuex wine lunch at Bungalo34 on Wednesday before flying to Doha on Thursday. #invited
Can I just say that the Raffles Doha is nothing short of amazing? Please catch what I’ve enjoyed about the property so far — and there is so much more to come! The Urban Suite is spacious, contemporary, and so well-appointed I kind of never want to leave. There is attention to detail everywhere — I had a hot bath waiting for me after dinner — among so many other signature things that I am truly spoiled. #invited
Links, please.
My latest for Fast Company — all about Halal food brands.
Who doesn’t want custom matchbooks? Eater
Feel better through creativity. Shondaland
A favorite podcast (Rewatchables) interviews a favorite chef (David Chang) about a favorite film (Chef). Spotify
Also, a reminder that the Chef soundtrack is amazing. Spotify
Please eat in the library. Taste
Single girl supper. Bustle
Cheesy…chocolatey truffles? Dieline
Searching for glimmers. Cup of Jo
No lies detected. Twitter
You may never eat inside a fast food restaurant again. Vox
Sometimes travel mistakes are your fault. WSJ
All about water sommeliers. BonAppetit
Best foodie wedding gifts. Eater
The snacks worth smuggling. Snack Stack
The world’s most expensive Bloody Mary. Tasting Table
Are first and business class overrated? OMAAT
REALLY into this whole line of candles. Harpers Bazaar
RTD Jack and Coke. Tasting Table
Add fried cabbage to ramen? Messy Apron
Into this pasta. NYT
Is Colorado a rectangle? Atlas Obscura
This weekend? Enjoying the best of Qatar, including an awesome dinner at this venue, and finally meeting one of my Doha foodie heroes.
Next week? Attending the Fast Company Creative awards and a lot of life administration.
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C.