Weekly A to Z, November 5th.
What a week! On Monday night, I was over to Armani to try the current Ristorante* degustation (and braving some of the worst traffic to date). Plan to try the creamy, savory, umami-i porcini, our winning dish of the evening (and the bread was also amazing). #invited
On Tuesday, I was off to Bahrain! The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain rolled out the red carpet for a truly generous 2.5-day culinary experience. Champagne on a private sandbar? Yes (including sabrage by yours truly). A full autumnal feast al fresco? Also, yes. A much-needed massage? The property is running one of the best spas in the region. Dinner at La Table Krug by Y? Outstanding. Catch a view of the room/grounds here and our artistically themed meal here. If you’re looking for a quick getaway, Bahrain is an easy hour flight, and the property has plenty to keep you and your family relaxed for days. #invited
Coming to Bahrain, I had to try Chef Tala’s food in her kitchen and was flattered that she opened Fusions by Tala to do a lunch service for two of us — which was such a special and generous experience. Yes, there’s some coverage of that as well. Bahrain is privileged to have such a talented chef working to create culturally relevant dishes in a modern space. I highly encourage you to visit. #invited
And on Friday, I dialed into Dubai Eye for a quick chat with Helen!
Links, please.
- Ossiano x Odette is happening. Instagram
- An interesting look at what a food influencer earns. The Takeout
- Planning to trim my tree with this adorable ornament. Baublebar
- And this one. Baublebar
- Also this. Baublebar
- And maybe for cooler days in Dubai. Solo Stove
- And this just looks cozy. Amazon
- Would love to see a version of this in Dubai. Turo
- Celebrities behaving badly at restaurants. Eater
- Love to see Target + M&S. Tasting Table
- Veuve Clicquot released a new low-carbon, low-impact, virgin tree-free, luxury champagne box. Dieline
- And a Veuve hotel I want to stay at. Gourmet Traveller
- What is the best way to eat a potato? (A: depends on my mood.) Food52
- How else can you use Jaegermeister? Punch
- A weirdly beautiful look at misophonia. LitHub
- How to make life more transcendent. The Atlantic
- A first look at the new Orient Express. CNT
- Lasagna-flavored Bloody Mary mix? Tasting Table
- Here for this approach to making mimosas. The Dieline
- Best rums for rum & coke. Tasting Table
- We all need some e-mail writing tips. The EveryGirl
- When should you eat Thanksgiving dinner? The Kitchn
- How many peanuts does it take to make a jar of peanut butter? Tasting Table
This weekend? Puppy Ball and recovery (send carbs — no, really).
Next week? Busy (and feeling for PR friends with an event-packed week on every level). I’m sorting through invitations, but very curious about an upcoming speakeasy…
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C.