I was first introduced to the world of Gaggan Anand back in 2016 when I had the opportunity to dine at his then flagship restaurant in Bangkok to celebrate a milestone in my life – my engagement. A year later, I was back at Gaggan’s, this time with my husband. This dinner inside a charming...
Category: Let’s Eat
Three favorite omakase experiences in dubai
“Omakase” is a Japanese term that translates to “I’ll leave it up to you” or “chef’s choice.” In the context of dining, an omakase experience typically refers to a meal where the chef selects and serves a series of dishes to the guests. This style of dining is commonly found in Japanese cuisine, particularly when...
Favorite New Homegrown Restaurants in Dubai
I am often asked for restaurant recommendations and a lot of the times, local and homegrown are key factors, apart from the good food of course. Just last year alone over a 1000 new F&B establishments opened in Dubai. Yup! In the middle of a pandemic! Pretty impressive. Here is a round-up of my favorite...
Tresind Studio x Lido 84
Dubai’s critically acclaimed and much loved modern Indian restaurant, Trèsind Studio recently had a four hands chefs dinner. Chef Himanshu collaborated with Chef Riccardo Camanini of Lido 84, number 78 on the World’s Best Restaurant list, to create a special gastronomic menu. It’s no surprise that this event sold out in a matter of a...
Five Favorite Casual Dining Restaurants
The food scene in Dubai is pretty remarkable! You could probably eat at a different restaurant every day of the year and not repeat a place. With such a wide variety of cuisines to choose from, there is something to suit everyone’s palate. I often get asked for recommendations on places that not only serve...
Staying Grounded
I love coffee; I love coffee shops even more. So if you walk a mile in my shoes, it won’t be too much of a surprise if you find yourself at a cozy bistro. It is pretty amazing how the specialty coffee scene in Dubai has grown so much over the last couple of years....