Welcome to the world, Baby R and Baby M! Your arrivals are the positivity I needed this week.
With a few well-attended events last week, my immune system kind of gave up on Monday morning, and I was laid up with a cold for the majority of the week. Picture Pheobe and that’s about what my voice was. Quite honestly, it felt rude to go out.
Fortunately, I felt well enough to attend a private dinner with celebrated Chef Mauro Colegreco at Celebrities at the One & Only on Thursday (shout out to the beautiful bouquets we all took home). #invited
On Friday, after things dried out a bit (were we all up at 5 AM with the lighting and thunder?), I took up an invitation to Signor Sassi (found upstairs at the St. Regis Gardens). At AED145, the business lunch offers significant value for money, and I walked out full (and with leftovers). #invited
Deliveries! Tabchili sent over their new kombucha kit (it couldn’t be easier), and we’re growing our little scoby right now. Josette sent over some of my favorite pastries (Pain Suisse, anyone?). Finally, the team at the Waldorf sent a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. As I love being in Dubai for the holiday season, I equally enjoy letting someone else do all the work (see below for more details). #gifted
From the Bull & Bear team, for those who prefer to enjoy a festive meal in the comfort of their own home, there is also the option to order a turkey takeaway. Available between November 15 — December 23, guests can choose between a whole turkey with all the trimmings, including beetroot cured salmon, Valrhona bruche noel, and a festive pudding (AED1,245), or slow-roasted beef rib eye and all the trimmings (AED1,445).
Links, please.
Our episode for Tabchili is now live! YouTube
My latest for Fast Company!
What are you doing tomorrow? Nasab has a wonderful lineup of events and local vendors supporting the Movement for Gaza. Please consider attending.
Hurrah for Neha! The Times
If money were no object for the AUH F1 (but honestly, I just want to see Foo Fighters). Yas
I call it problem-solving. TikTok
Do you know a relaxed woman? Swiss Miss
Is surge pricing coming for restaurants? BBC
This is top of my Christmas list. Hallmark
And this for Poppy. Goodee
For the kitchen. Material
And for the nostalgia. Williams Sonoma
The perfect hostess gift doesn’t exist— Target
Would you try a tomato soup dumpling? Tasting Table
Or a cup of cupffee? Dieline
Best last call song? (A: Teenage Wasteland). VinePair
Time to start shifting my walks. NYT
Nutella + pumpkin = delicious pie. The Takeout
Watching on repeat. Twitter
The best Friends Thanksgiving episodes. Vulture
The mystery of the taste of salt. Knowable
Very into these mini croque monsieur bites. The Defined Dish
Snake…pizza? The Takeout
No. The Cut
No, you can’t fly with gravy. Eater
Are you a somm? Punch
Why is a goldfish everyone’s first pet? Mental Floss
Food styling secrets from the set of Lessons in Chemistry. Food & Wine
Sleep more and be happier. The Atlantic
Instead of eggs, what has more protein for breakfast? Self
Talk to me about cozy cardio. Glamour
The friendship dip. Culture Study
Ready to make this Holiday Spritz. Instagram
This weekend? You guessed it, villa stuff! Time to get some art on the walls.
Next week? Filming two episodes of Dubai byFood and Book Club — The Bookers are heading out to Time Out Market to try the three newest venues.
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C.
Those mini croque bites! ❤️