Weekly A to Z, October 28th.
The one from over the Atlantic.
A busy week finishing up our visit to the States. We had simply phenomenal weather throughout our many states and cities, and I feel so incredibly lucky — for several reasons, mainly the absolute privilege I have of traveling safely and in luxury when the world is falling apart. Also, as these weeks move forward, that my family remains safe is not something I take for granted. On the topic, while I still find myself without the right words, I sincerely appreciated this post from my friend Jen.
Links, please.
Congratulations to the three new restaurants at Time Out Market Dubai! I’m looking forward to visiting all of them. TOMD
Liam’s got you sorted on Dubai Hills restaurant recommendations (and sign up for his Substack while you’re there). Substack
The wastefulness of modern dining? New Yorker
My feminist self has to agree with the concept of moving past “ladies first.” Eater
My hometown, Atlanta, had its first Michelin awards on Tuesday evening. Personally, I wish the whole state had participated, as I know there are other venues to be recognized. Michelin
Best food decor. Domino
Is self-checkout a failed experiment? Atlantic
Best food innovations of 2023. The Takeout
The story of In & Out. LA Times
Just pay F&B workers a living wage. Robb Report
What’s the difference between all the salts? Eater
Takeout + wine pairings. The Everygirl
How millennials grew up and got old. Culture Study
Why I/we love Sour Patch Kids. The Takeout
Taxing cheeseburgers to save the environment. WP
Tips for hosting Friendsgiving. Food52
How to build strong adult sibling relationships. Hello Gloria
Should I add Campari to my Cosmo? Punch
A great article about growing marijuana (as produce). Bloomberg
Can I tell a sommelier I know about wine? VinePair
Best beverage advent calendars. Tasting Table
How Masterchef Australia changed Indian food. Rediff
Are you making beans on toast incorrectly? The Guardian
Rejecting toxic kitchen culture. CNN
How to avoid buyer's remorse. The Everygirl
All about Andes mints. Eater
Why disabled people struggle to book hotels. WP
What were my favorite dishes in October? It was an absolute blur of a month, but some of the stand-out dishes include tater tots (multiple locations), the uni wrap from TERO, and many of the Cobb salads I enjoyed across the country. I know many heavy things are happening worldwide, but I would love to hear your favorite dishes this month.
This weekend? Laundry, picking up Pops (!!!), attempting to get over jet lag, and giving my liver a well-deserved break.
Next week? K9, meetings, and moving house! November is going to be hectic.
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Strong clutch of reads this week!