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Chinese culinary finesse @wingrestaurant_hk ✨

- Geoduck, yunnan chili, bull kelp -
- Smoked eggplant, marinated vinegar -
- Chili oyster, golden crystal egg -
- Botan shrimp, chiu chow sauce -
- Baby lamb soup, more mushroom, green peas -
- Pomfret, mandarin peel, black beans -
- Fragrant chili, king crab, crispy cheung fun -

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TEAR DROP PEAS
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The next stop on the tour was @txispa_restaurant and I am so happy to say that we will be returning here twice over the next year as part of a weekend break in October and my Spain tour next May (link in bio). Nestled in the serene village of Axpe, Txispa is a culinary gem that seamlessly blends Japanese finesse with Basque tradition. Under the guidance of Chef Tetsuro Maeda, a protégé of the renowned Asador Etxebarri (our next stop), Txispa offers a unique dining experience where local ingredients meet time-honored Japanese techniques. The restaurant’s commitment to excellence has been recognised with a Michelin star and a long line of world travelling foodies that hope for a reservation here. We spent a perfect afternoon here with @tetsuro_tetxubarri Tetsuro’s cooking and hospitality really being a highlight of the tour.
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Michelin Guide -⭐️
La Liste -
W50B - 85
Best Chef Awards -
OAD - 62
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The hostess escorts us to our semi-banquette table, sandwiched so tightly between two tables, LPM-style, we can hear every word of the neighbouring conversation. I request another table for two that I spot with a little more room in the middle of a busy dining room, but I am politely told that’s reserved for an anniversary. Soon after we are seated and presented with the menus, the hostess returns to guide us to my desired table. My cover is blown. This kind of table hierarchy happens more often than not across many a Dubai restaurant, sadly. I just hope I didn’t rob the “anniversary couple” of a decent table.

We’re dining at @girl.and.the.goose by Nicaraguan chef @gabriela.chamorro505 who has whisked her home supper club of five years to a bricks and mortar restaurant, replacing the Peruvian, Waka, in the @anantaradowntowndubai (ex-Oberoi). She’s partnered with Rosy Hospitality of CQ French Brasserie and Couqley fame.

Central American cuisine is a first for Dubai and for me, spanning Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Belize and Panama. Countries that I have never visited even though I spent the early years of my life growing up in the neighbouring Caribbean islands. There’s a little known fact about me! The geography is well illustrated with a map on the menu and on the website, which is one of the most informative and user-friendly restaurant sites I have come across in Dubai. A best practice blueprint for restaurateurs.

Gabriela or Gigi, her nickname, is quick to point out in person (also confirmed on her website) that the menu marries her modern interpretation of Central American cuisine with her travel experiences as ex-Emirates crew. Only one dish is traditional, and despite its northern neighbour Mexico which I have visited, the cooking differs, she explains.

So how does Girl & The Goose fare across not solely food, but service, interior, atmosphere and price point? Thankfully, I pay the bill in full - with no freebie extras sent to the table. Link in profile for a read 🔗 This review landed in inboxes this morning - feel free to subscribe, if not already.

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NEW BRUNCH

Tomahawk (1/2 OFF) @theeyeorlando_

If you like an upscale & lively brunch this is an amazing option!

Their Tomahawk Steak is normally $125 and they have it 1/2 off during brunch.

That alone should be your #1 reason to try it!

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✨𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧✨

Fried chicken lovers, if you haven’t tried Pollo Campero’s famous fried chicken, run (don’t walk)!

I finally had it and WOW–so juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. And it’s not just about the chicken.

The Latin-inspired sides and desserts are next level. The empanadas are crazy-good, the chicken salad is fresh and delicious, and I’m obsessed with the sweet plantains, beans, and coleslaw. Don’t skip the Jamaica Agua Fresca, so refreshing and healthy!

🚗 Grab it your way: takeout, delivery, or drive-thru—super easy and convenient!
📱 Pro tip: Download the Pollo Campero app, join the loyalty program, and get $10 credit after your first purchase!

📍@camperousa Now open in North Houston — check out their newest location at:
12619 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77086
✨ Come hungry—you’ll leave happy!

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