Aug 2016
Inakaya: Unparalleled service.
Venetian Village and I are having quite the relationship these days... Up next on my tour of this unique culinary area of Abu Dhabi is Inakaya , a Japanese restaurant with only in…
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Aug 2016
Smoking Doll: Hits and Misses.
Let's preface this review by stating I forgot how much I hated the parking situation in Abu Dhabi. I think it's why I had nothing but love to Yas Mall when it opened. So, when I…
Aug 2016
Tawa Bakery: Gluten Free Treats!
On my way out of Abu Dhabi (after dining at the divine Olives the night previously), I had the great opportunity to stop into Emirati owned Tawa Bakery . While Hubs is not celiac,…
Aug 2016
Todd English's Olives: A Classy Date Night
In researching Todd English's Olives , it occurred to me I visited one of the other branches -- the stunning Bellagio property in Las Vegas. I had one of the nicest lunches I can…
Jun 2016
The Third Place Cafe: Originality in Abu Dhabi.
The Third Place Cafe has been on my radar for some time... As I think I've mentioned previously, getting me off of Saadiyat Island when I lived in Abu Dhabi was nearly an…
May 2016
Suggestions for a progressive dinner at Souk Qaryat Al Beri.
At the aforementioned brunch at Sofra bld, Hubs and I left a little...ready for something else. As our room at the Shangri-La was constantly interrupted by the sounds of jet skis…
May 2016
Sofra bld Brunch (and breakfast)!
When friends contacted us for a leaving brunch in Abu Dhabi, we were happy to oblige. After all, the Shangri-La has long been one of my favorite properties. With a Groupon to…
May 2016
New flavors in the capital: Tamba.
For the first time in a long time, I decided to skip researching a menu before dining at a venue. Usually, I obsess check carefully and plan out exactly what I am going to try.…
Apr 2016
Come for the Camiloni, stay for the fish? A review of Original Fusion...
Ringing a good friend in Abu Dhabi, I inquired if she would like to join me on Sunday night for a meal at Original Fusion . “I’ve never heard of it,” she asked. “What do they…
Mar 2016
Circo: Primo Italian...in Abu Dhabi?
Welcoming guest blogger, The New Glitterati , to the team! The fact I was invited to this dinner (and instead went to Social ) makes me super sad -- it clearly would have been…
