Archive - FooDiva - The Restaurant Whisperer

Have you tried Central American cuisine?

A review of new restaurant opening Girl & The Goose by Nicaraguan chef Gabriela Chamorro. And a no 48 GLOBAL Rising Food & Drink ranking for this…

Jun 12 •

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May 2025

The new Michelin Guide Dubai revealed. My analysis and opinion.

A special edition newsletter. 23 new entries. 2 three-star restaurants. 2 new one-stars. 2 downgrades. And a list of questions for Michelin!

May 23 •

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There's something about Zighy Bay. Pool villa resorts in the UAE and Oman.

Plus a special edition twist on my Where Restaurateurs Eat column.

May 13 •

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Where Restaurateurs Eat: Column 10

The Wine Market returns with a dedicated area for ALL fine, rare wines.

May 6 •

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January 2025

Should Orfali Bros Bistro, crowned number one restaurant in MENA 50 Best for the third consecutive year, move to a hall of fame?

50 Best's response to my question, along with my musings. Plus my analysis and opinion on the record 22 UAE restaurants in the 2025 ranking. Oh and a…

Jan 30 •

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Where Restaurateurs Eat: Column 7

Panchali Mahendra, CEO of Atelier House Hospitality behind 11 Woodfire, Mohalla and soon-to-open Gerbou, shares her favourite restaurants.

Jan 20 •

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