Weekly A to Z, October 29th.

The can't stop won't stop one.

Deliveries! The new plant-based range from Zahra’s Kitchen ensures our freezer is full of healthier snacks. Dinner from London Slide was a welcome treat (yes, to the milkshakes!!). MMI was also kind enough to send through a special certificate for the launch of their upcoming outlet at Jumeirah Golf Estates. #gifted

If you’re looking for weekend plans, I’m here to tell you that sundowners are a must at Smoke & Mirrors, located at SLS Dubai. Our experience was followed by the VEA collab dinner at Hakkasan (check out our visit here). On Sunday, the team at Odeon treated us to an incredible (and filling) lunch — shopping downstairs is optional, but I guarantee you’ll find something for your pantry (fancy French butter FTW). #invited

On Monday, I was delighted to finally dine at Jun’s. Chef Kelvin put together a small dinner at the main kitchen table with a range of unique dishes. Catch our experience here, and keep an eye out for future offers — they will be well worth checking out. #invited

Tuesday was my final night out for a while — and involved a great night with the Bookers at Couqley. #teamlionelbenedict

Otherwise, meetings and one of the best networking events I’ve attended in a while by the local and global Marriott luxury team at W the Palm. Honestly, I’m not sure what is in the air, but I had a ton of interesting conversations this week. As usual, I remain ever the optimist.

Links, please.

• This is the most beautiful public bathroom in the world. AD

• Spinneys has a podcast! (Yay, Tiffany and Devina!) Apple

• Yes, to all the caviar. Tasting Table

• The original Bibendum design was slightly horrifying. History Defined

• Who does pasta belong to? Eater

• The proper way to drink a Guinness. VinePair

• If you lived in the South, you definitely had one of these. Dieline

• Petting dogs is good for you. CNN

• What is the worst dining rule to break? Tasting Table

• NGL, interested in this shirt. Bitter Southerner

• Is wine media broken? Everyday Drinking

• Envy, the happiness killer (ask me how I know). Atlantic

• What does $20 get you around the US? T&L

• Questions to ask yourself for personal growth. The Good Trade

• The inclusivity of y’all. NYT

• Michelin vs. Cool ranch Doritos. Twitter

Next week? A busy bee! I’ll be visiting Armani* for their degustation on Monday, then off to Bahrain on Tuesday to experience La Table Krug by Y (and maybe sneaking over to Fusions by Tala) before returning and desperately hoping I can fit into my dress for Puppy Ball.

We’re at the end of October! What were my favorite dishes this month? There was a lot to choose from, however, in no particular order: Mongolian A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef fried rice from Jun’s, tagliolini with Alba truffle from Il Borro, and the crab roast from the Tresind Studio x Suhring collab. Honorable mentions to the incredible holiday feast at Spinney’s, baked feta and honey from Yava, and the secret broth and noodles course from the Chef Andy x Chef Vicky collab at Hakkasan.

What were your favorite dishes this month? Let me know!

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C.