Weekly A to Z, July 1st.

I started the week on a call with Chef Jason Atherton, and am very much looking ahead to filming with him in July at an extra cool location — tell you more when I can!

Otherwise, the week was a lesson in relaxation. Spending time with friends, knocking items off the to-do list, and simply recharging were all important steps. No matter where you are in the world, I hope you found some time to close your computer and not look at your inbox for a few days.

Links, please.

• Did you catch me on Dubai Eye on Thursday??Listen from 25:00 ?— I’m followed by Chef Himanshu, so it’s definitely worth a listen.
• I was also on Dubai One on Monday, chatting about the same subject.
• Buy yourself the treats (as a means of daily escape ).?Fortune
• But also,?maybe budget for them ??The EveryGirl
• Do chefs want us?to integrate language from the kitchen ?in real life? Eater
• Do influencers?need to be relatable ??Substack
• Worst fast food menu items ?of the year.?The Takeout
• Why are so many pubs?named this ??Food & Wine
• Can I order a more expensive glass of wine if?we split the bill ? VinePair
• All about this?Grimace shake .?The Takeout
• Hummingbirds,?just like us .?VinePair
• Definitely going to head here when?I’m in Paris in August .?Robb Report
• Picture me with a Coke Zero .?Twitter
• What’s your go-to gift ? GFY
• Not here for it .?CNN
• Dollar Flight Club ?is offering their Lifetime Membership for USD129 (usually USD1,690). Lifetime Members get up to 90% off all flights for life!?#sponsored
• Can we use the heat from running computers?to grow food ??Modern Farmer
• Half the honey ?in European markets is…fake??Forbes
• Isn’t…everyone doing this ??NYT
• Now?THIS ?is fine dining.?Tiktok
• Should I make sure everyone knows how much I love?deviled eggs ??Katie Kimmel
• Feeling younger than your age ?may be good for your health. Washington Post
• What I bought when I made it . NY Mag
• How to travel with friends . Town & Country
• Another fun IG follow .?Instagram
• Let’s all check into the?Barbie Dreamhouse .?Airbnb
• Debunking the?myth of the national dish .?Atlas Obscura
• Rise of the savory cocktail ?(and Eater?also has a take ).?CNN
• What is the correct etiquette for?being a bar regular ??VinePair

Best dishes in June? Honestly, it was a delightfully relaxed month. My top dishes include scallops from Alici, the duck quesadillas at Lila Taqueria, and the entire omakase experience at Robata. What were your top dishes? Anything memorable?

This weekend? Brunch at Josette! I honestly can’t wait.

Next week? A big one! I’m delighted to start the week with the Ossiano x El Celler De Can Roca collab on Monday. I’ll also be filming a few episodes for Dubai byFood — we’re visiting some of my favorite places, and I can’t wait for you to see the finished product.

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C.