I ate an Iraqi breakfast that touched my heart.
There are some meals that are so simple, yet they become so incredibly meaningful just because they spark off some
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Did you feast this Onam?
This country has been on an I.V. drip since the 70s. You’ll find the needle pierced deep into the skin
Midnight Biryani Run in Hor Al Anz
There’s an area in Deira which is a GOLDMINE of Indian and Pakistani restaurants. It’s called Hor Al Anz, and
Iftar in a different world called ‘Naif.’
6 minutes before sunset. We parked our cars near the Fish and Vegetable market, greeted each other, and started walking.
Hyderabadi Kichdi, Khatta and Keema in Hor Al Anz.
We were sure this was not a place for a date, not first, not second, not two hundred and thirtieth,
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If you catch me with a lost lovesick stare, I’m probably dreaming about a Moroccan chicken pie from last week.
Note on 15/01/2014: Sigh. In true Dubai transient fashion, Tagine al Fassi has vanished as quickly as it arrive on
Big Turkish Burger.
It’s big, it’s greasy comfort, it’s earth-shatteringly good value. But honestly, I wouldn’t fuss over Big Turkish Burger. With a
Back on the streets for Iskender Kabab.
I love my meat. And I love my bread. And when you throw little juicy slivers of meat over chunks
Buttery Afghani Dal in Deira’s Naif Square
I recently met someone who walks through the city like I do. Where most people would have cursed me for
A bunch of good eats [that I swept under the carpet] finally see the light of day.
My pending posts have become like a disorganized Old McDonald’s farm of nibbles, here a nibble, there a nibble, everywhere
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Would you overlook the racist hand that serves you brilliant food?
I’d have written an entire post dedicated to… …this bowl of smooth lentil soup that you’d want to cuddle up
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If Iraqi Masqouf isn’t on your must-eats list, it damn well should be. But read this first.
Iraqi Masqouf (or Masgouf) is one of those unique, exotic foods you just have to try in the city. It may