Weekly A to Z, November 30th.

Ahead of National Day, congrats to the UAE on 53 years!

On Wednesday, I had been looking forward to visiting FZN by Bjorn Franzen for weeks and was delighted to finally attend. The fit-out is unlike any other space in the city, with two unique dining spaces for guests. It genuinely feels like you are in a completely separate building. I don’t want to give away too much of the menu, but our favorite dishes were the langoustine and the chawanmushi (although there is plenty more to enjoy). If you get a chance, visit the wine room, and if anyone has some spare dizzles, consider this clever Baccarat piece for storing your caviar (as FZN does). #invited

Some deliveries? In honor of their recent opening in Dubai Harbor, Duo sent through a beautiful care package featuring truffles, luxury olive oil, and stunning water glasses. While I’m still closest to the Dubai Hills location, I encourage you to visit — any time of day! MMI sent over a holiday box titled “Pair with Flair,” which celebrates their recently launched wine subscription service. #gifted

Ahead of our Thanksgiving celebration today, I want to thank all of the companies I’m working with to make our party extra special: the Westin Mina Sehyai for their incredible turkey and sides, Anitpodes (because even water can be elevated), First Crust (because I’m serious about the quality of my pies), Jones the Grocer (because their cheese subscription is worth looking into), Drink Dry (with sparkling and non-alcoholic beer because everyone should be able to enjoy a party however they want to!) and MMI for an additional sponsorship of bottles for the party. #gifted

The Week That Was (including the visit to FZN) (3).

Links, please.

• Chef Gigi is hiring! An excellent opportunity to work for an exciting new restaurant in Dubai. Instagram
• Etihad is flying to Atlanta!!!! (And nine other international locations). Etihad
• What it’s like to celebrate Thanksgiving abroad. AFAR
• Is it too late to get another advent calendar? ?? Bokksu
• Talk to me about luxury supermarket hauls. Cosmopolitan
• Is grilled cheese a morning or evening food? Reddit
• Are you ready for everything seasoning mac and cheese? Yahoo
• Marked to stay at in Cape Town. Hotels Above Par
• A perfect stocking stuffer (for me). Pipsticks
• How to host Thanksgiving on a budget. Sunset
• Is the world ready for Shaq gummies? Shaq-A-Licious
• Dreaming of this buttermilk pie. The Cookie Rookie
• Why do we panic buy ahead of a trip? Washington Post
• So, now there is Pizza Hut wine? The Takeout
• Do I need this baguette pen? Etsy
• Would you eat a caviar Twinkie? I would! Plate
• “Welcome in!” Eater
• I’m also very into Matthew McConaughey’s tuna salad. Today
• What are the benefits of little treats? Self
• I don’t drink a lot of soju, but when I do, I want to drink it from here. Amazon
• Filed under, candles I need. Tinned Candles
• How many restaurants does Gordon Ramsay own worldwide? The Takeout
• Ready for WhatsApp voice message transcripts. Tech Crunch
• What, exactly, is a boutique hotel? Afar
• Do I need this? ?? Sur La Table
• Why doesn’t bubble gum flavor last? The Takeout
• Indian bread to rival France. CNN
• Love this concept in Qatar. Instagram
• Mariah Carey has her own Christmas-themed bar. Delicious
• In honor of Thanksgiving, the Moist Maker. Sandwiches of History
• Very into these little advent calendars at Aldi. The Kitchn
• You do not have me convinced with goose-flavored whiskey. Robb Report

This (long) weekend? Thanksgiving, Brandt-Wright edition (just a casual party for 40???). Also, I think it’s time to put up the tree!

Next week? Quiet for now; let’s see what happens.

Best dishes in November? That's a tough one! I enjoyed a lot of incredible food this month. Overall, I liked the langoustine from FZN, the grilled Wagyu from Strawfire, and finally, the Kobako Crab Bara Chriashi from the Takahisa x SushiJin collab. Of course, Hampton Water, hosted by founder Jon Bon Jovi, gets all the bonus points. How about you? What were your favorite dishes this month?

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C.