Weekly A to Z, March 30th.

Definitely worth mentioning? Brunch last weekend at City Social was such a blast! A bang-up menu, a stunning crooner, and plenty of delicious drinks on hand. It’s been a minute since I was out for brunch, and Chef Dan and his team did an excellent job. I would be delighted to go back. Catch our visit here . #invited

Sending my parents out in style, we finished their visit in The Royal Tearoom at Atlantis the Royal . Chef Christophe Devoille presents an incredible selection of pastries and sandwiches (and yes, there was plenty to take home). And yes, I know you want to see those gorgeous pastries up close . #invited

Otherwise, we spent the last of our time together enjoying the wonderfully cooler end of March. On Friday, I was on location for Farmer’s Kitchen at the Spinneys HQ to chat with Helen about Easter brunches and other fun food topics.

Some deliveries? Electrolux sent through a new air fryer (be still, my 44 year old heart). This Ramadan (through April 10th), customers who purchase any major Electrolux appliance will receive a guaranteed hotel voucher up to AED 1000 and a chance to win a trip for 2 to the Northern Lights in Norway (!!!). Also, the team at Soul Communications — always a class act — sent over a lovely and heartwarming hamper. #gifted

Links, please.

• It’s 2024. It’s time we moved past industry events with only male chefs . G&M
• Also, a little deep dive shows that of the 66 accounts G&M is following , only 3 are women, with only 1 residing in the UAE. ??
• Catch me from 40:03 on Farmer’s Kitchen . Spotify
• Honored to be included in Raemona’s 40 Over 40 list for 2024 . Raemona
• Would you stay in the world’s deepest hotel ? AD
• What actually colors the yellow in Cadbury eggs ? Mirror
• Speaking of eggs, I am 1000% ordering this shirt today . Bitter Southerner
• He cooks, she cooks. He elevates, she relates . Taste
• Just dreaming of the Four Seasons yachts . Four Seasons
• Always delighted to see fancy eggs . Grub Street
• How winemakers are reducing carbon emissions while improving flavor . Robb Report
• What’s the worst mug in your cabinet? Eater
• The great toilet rebrand . Dwell
• I feel very strongly about this resting stone . Material Kitchen
• How more diverse wine experiences are bringing travelers back to tasting rooms. VinePair
• The new vocabulary of cocktails . Punch
• A list of some of the best snacks . SELF
• Do home bars raise property values ? VinePair
• How much caffeine is okay to drink daily ? The Takeout
• With the upcoming eclipse, here’s some fiction to accompany it . Atlas Obscura
• 11 things you should know about Ruinart champagne . VinePair
• Never a bad time to brush up on your cooking terminology . Mental Floss
• Is it time to make Poppy some treats ? A Cozy Kitchen
• Is anyone going to be spring cleaning ? Be More With Less
• Americans: very few have balls (in media). Semafor
• Why are farmed salmon dying ? Time

Favorite dishes this month? NGL, it was an amazing one. A lot of people in this country made me feel very special, but — for the first time ever — the winner this month is drinks! In no particular order, The Dinner by Heston team for my memorable Cosmopolitan “flight,” the Hot Honey margarita from Pitfire, the Chilled Tomato water with vodka from Revelry, and Thomas’s incredible paired journey at Ossiano.

This weekend? A bit of relaxation, laundry, taxes, and some final travel planning. We might even finally pick out a backsplash.

Next week? Prepping for our Italian adventure! Legend also has it the BonBons are catching up…

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C.