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Pizza by the Beach in San Diego🍕🌊

Enjoy NY Style pizza just steps from the beach at @doughmommapizzeria 🍕Located in La Jolla Shores, this spot serves up fun pizzas, wings, craft beers & more!

We ordered:
🍻JuneShine Pitcher
🧄Garlic Knots
🍗Traditional Buffalo Wings
🍕Large Pizza:
1/2 Meat Lovers
1/2 Prosciutto Arugula

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Incredible Typhoon Shelter Crab from @heekeecrab_hk 🦀🦀🦀
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One of my favourite bites from Hong Kong. Stumbled upon this place in a local mall and walked straight in and ordered. They usually use local flower crabs or mud crabs here. The crabs are fresh. Chopped up and thrown straight into a scorching hot wok to deep fry. As the grey turns to orange, buckets of chopped garlic and both dried and fresh red chilli’s are thrown in. Literally buckets of this stuff is added until it crisps up and turns into a sort of crispy breadcrumb texture. The flavours in the crumb were wild - so much umami. The crab is then brought to the table and cracked by the staff for easy eating. Honestly, it was so juicy. Loved every bite. Intense and aromatic, really addictive. Also in the crumb are lots of chopped spring onions. On the side, the chilli oil fried noodles are a must. So tasty with the crab essence and texturally satisfying. Chewy and pleasant to eat with crispy bits across the top. A tad oily to be honest but with all that delicious flavour I couldn’t stop. You can choose the crab size and spice level. I went for a medium crab and medium spice. Definitely could have upped to a large crab and hot spice.. but there’s always next time. Definitely go! #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Sorn – A Southern Thai Experience

A 3-Michelin-starred journey through the traditions and terroir of Southern Thailand
Sorn, located in the heart of Bangkok, is a transformative fine-dining destination dedicated entirely to the rich culinary traditions of Southern Thailand. Opened in 2018 by Chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri and his childhood friend Chef Yodkwan U-Pumpruk, the restaurant has since risen to international acclaim for its bold vision, meticulous technique, and deep respect for regional heritage. In 2024, Sorn became the first restaurant in Thailand to earn three Michelin stars, a landmark achievement that reflects its unwavering commitment to excellence.

What sets Sorn apart is its philosophical approach to storytelling through food. Each tasting menu, often featuring over 20 courses, draws upon ingredients sourced directly from the South’s 14 provinces—many harvested by hand or foraged specifically for the restaurant. Dishes incorporate long-lost recipes, fermentation techniques, and traditional Southern preparations, all reinterpreted with modern finesse. The meal is designed to reflect the rhythm of Thai dining, including shared courses, palate cleansers, and a crescendo of spicy, sour, and herbal flavors.

The dining experience takes place in a restored 90-year-old mansion, where golden hues, Southern antiques, and a glass-paneled kitchen allow guests to feel fully immersed in the craft. Sorn’s service is polished yet personal, often featuring passionate explanations of each dish’s cultural and geographic origins.

Chef Ice’s leadership, rooted in both childhood memory and culinary innovation, has made Sorn not only a top global destination but also a steward of Southern Thai identity. It stands as a benchmark for regional cuisine elevated to the highest international standard.

Amuse Bouche

Let’s Eat Rice
An elegant opening bite with tapi river prawn atop jasmine rice, enriched with a touch of prawn fat and served on a delicate sago cracker. A crisp, savory welcome that hints at the coastal flavors to come.

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Prelude Courses

Hand-Caught Abalone
Thinly sliced abalone paired with young mangosteen, tangy green mango, and coastal seaweed. A bright and briny introduction.

Silver Sillago
Lightly fried with turmeric, served with scallop and a herbal curry paste. A crisp texture plays against the earthiness of Southern greens.

The Ocean
Three treasures from the sea—blue crab claw, Phuket lobster, and spotted Babylon snail—each paired with contrasting fresh and fermented elements. The sweetness of shellfish is balanced with light acidity and spice.

Andaman Squid (Sotong)
Stuffed and grilled squid presented with roasted eggplant purée, pickled chili, and lobster essence. Smoky, bold, and richly umami.

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Palate Cleanser

Citrus Sorbet
A refreshing sorbet made with native orange varieties, providing a tart, clean intermission before the next round of richness.

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Signature Highlights

Crab Stick
Deconstructed blue crab dressed in its own roe and a potent chili paste. Vivid in color and heat, yet restrained to let the natural sweetness of the crab shine.

Melinjo
A warm, slightly sweet coconut soup combining shoots, meat, and Southern-dried seafood. Deeply aromatic and comforting.

Gor Lae
Chargrilled cockles topped with sun-dried abalone. An earthy, savory dish that offers a chewy texture and a smoky finish.

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Vegetable Course

The Sea Holds the Forest
A turmeric rice salad blended tableside with over 30 local herbs, young leaves, and flowers. Dressed in fermented budu sauce, this is a celebration of the region’s plant life and marine influences.

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Main Course – Southern Family Style

Charcoal-Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed in a clay pot using mineral-rich water, the rice takes on a supple texture and light smokiness.

Assorted Condiments
A complex set of Southern accompaniments:
• Fermented shrimp and chili paste
• Crispy pork rind
• Sweet shrimp
• Dried yellow curry with galangal and lemongrass
• Seasonal fruits
• A raw quail egg for richness
Each item designed to be mixed with rice for a deeply personal flavor experience.

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Accompanying Dishes (Sides)

Stink Bean with Redtail Catfish
A spicy, boldly aromatic stir-fry highlighting catfish’s richness against the punchy “stink bean” and Southern curry.

Tiger Prawn Omelet
A golden, fluffy omelet layered with sweet basil, shallots, and tiger prawn. Balanced, herbaceous, and rich.

Morning Glory with Abalone Liver Sauce
Tender shoots sautéed in a reduced abalone liver emulsion, garnished with dried scallops and shrimp. Surprisingly delicate and full of depth.

Beef Green Curry with Roti
A fiery green curry of meltingly tender beef, paired with a flaky Southern-style roti. Intensely flavored, with a creamy coconut finish.

Plum Soup with Stingray
A clear, tart soup using fermented plums and tender stingray. A cooling, slightly medicinal contrast to the heavier mains.

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Special Addition

Lobster in Lobster Fat Curry
An off-menu treat: Phuket lobster tail simmered in its own tomalley, seasoned with aromatic curry spices and served over a crispy rice cake. Intensely rich, creamy, and indulgent.

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Sweets

Sago with Coconut Iced Powder
A chilled, delicate dessert featuring longan jelly, sago pearls, and a lightly frozen coconut granita. Texturally playful and refreshing.

Bi Co Moi
Black sticky rice layered with young coconut ice cream and roasted cashew crumbs. Sweet, nutty, and satisfying.

Seasonal Canned Fruit
A nostalgic touch with house-canned Southern fruits, cool and lightly syrupy.

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Petit Fours

An elegant close to the meal with a selection of small sweets served alongside a cup of Southern-style tea or locally roasted coffee.

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This dinner at Sorn wasn’t just a meal—it was a masterclass in precision, heritage, and ingredient storytelling. Every course was deeply rooted in Southern Thai tradition but elevated through technical finesse, local sourcing, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. Less

Unequivocally one of my favorite Egyptian restaurants in Philadelphia!
@cilantromediterraneancuisine has the ultimate food with authentic flavors. They have Ramadan Buffets if you are curious to try a new cuisine and want to taste it all. Their dishes are vegetarian friendly as well!
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Check out their page, get take out, and follow me to see which Halal restaurant gets featured tomorrow.
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Where does @imansnazemi the chef-owner of @kishmishdubai dine out? 😋

In this month’s WHERE RESTAURATEURS EAT column, I asked this super woman to share her five favourite restaurants encompassing:

🔪 Three in the UAE. She may have added a delivery option too 😜
🔪 One in her home country.
🔪 One located elsewhere internationally.

Click link in bio and stories for her top picks 🔗 This post landed in email inboxes this morning. Feel free to subscribe, if not already.

As always, nominations for female restaurateur-entrepreneurs are always welcome. They might not be on my radar, and could land themselves a feature here 🙏🏼

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I have one prerequisite for a staycation. A pool villa. An added bonus is a beach-fronted pool villa with the mesmerising sound of the sea lapping the shore. And that’s one of the many reasons I have returned countless times to @sixsenseszighybay on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula since my first visit in 2012 with my parents. Sometimes with loved ones for leisurely jaunts, and sometimes on press trips - most recently last month. Mind you, work trip itineraries are always jam-packed, pool time is limited. Aside from the five-star product, and the mere two and a half hour drive from Dubai, what’s so special about Zighy, affectionately named after the village that the resort supports with employment and sustainability donations?

Link in bio and stories to find out why. Plus a listicle of more go-to pool villa resorts in the UAE & Oman. And…a special edition of my Where Restaurateurs Eat column with @naim.maadad the chief executive and founder of @gateshospitality (think Folly, Jardin Des Arts, Bistro Des Arts and Reform) - as well as a partner in the owning company of Six Senses Zighy Bay.

Swipe for more pics and videos including moi hugging a kid goat. As you do. This post landed in email inboxes this morning. Feel free to subscribe, if not already.

Would love to know your fave pool villa resorts pretty please 🙏🏼💙

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EXPERIMENTAL

Taco Sampler @tacoslab.co

I love when people are willing to push the envelope and not be afraid of doing their thing as long as it makes sense.

You still get the traditional flavors but with their own twist.

If I wanted to eat a good taco right now, I would pick this place again.

From taco to filling everything was on point!

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UNREALISTICALLY GOOD

Garlic Buster @theorlandopopuproom by @tornatoresristorante

Tornatore was a College Park staple for years until they had landlord issues and were forced to shut down.

They reinvented themselves in Thornton Park, where the old Dexter’s was located.

Same amazing food with some new rotating theme add ons and specials.

This is GARLIC BUSTER is a new addition and it’s freaking delish!

The chicken cutlet is on point and the vodka sauce is straight fire.

The giant garlic knot is also pretty flawless if you take into account its size. Crispy outside and pillowy inside.

Watching Ferris Buller, while eating this monstrosity was as nostalgic and comforting as it can get!

GO SUPPORT LOCAL AND THIS ORLANDO ICON

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A LO MACHO!

Fish al Carbon Fajitas @supericatexmex

I didn’t really consider Tex Mex as a cuisine until I tried this restaurant.

This motivated me into diving deep into the cuisine and experience it first hand.

Apart from being absolutely delicious, it also has so much history and culture.

I love when I discover I’ve been illiterate while thinking I was smarter than everyone else.

ALWAYS BE OPEN TO CHANGE!

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