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Back to @itadaku_dubai for their raw menu 🍣 sashimi: hamachi and sake, nigiri sushi: akami and sake, plus the negitoro temaki. • We had a few robata too: chicken thigh and wagyu, agedashi tofu, sweet potato tempura and miso tofu soup. • We always finish with a their Hokkaido milk soft serve ice cream. • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #ItadakuDubai #sushi #sashimi #yum #foodies #foodiesofinstagram (at Wasl Vita) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLyoB2KxN4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here’s to more al fresco breakfasts while the winter weather lasts. @splendourfields sweet corn fritters with a poached egg, harissa, kale and bacon reminds me of the one I always have @bill.granger @grangerandco in London and @billsaustralia in Sydney. The flat white was perfection too. • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #Splendourfields #yum #breakfast #JLTPark #MyDubai #foodies #FoodieDubai (at JLT, Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFtFv1voEB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ladies lunch at the #MythosUrbanGreekEatery in #TheSquareatCityWalk • We shared several starters: taramasalata, pita, Horiatiki salad, sautéed mushrooms Tiganiki. • This was followed by the Joseph-grilled sea bass with wild greens and cauliflower, grilled calamari, and zucchini fries. Another friend joined us a bit later and ordered another Horiatiki salad and the chicken souvlaki. Two of us also had a glass of wine each, one red and one white. Total bill per person for our group of six, including tip, was an amazing 106 AED per person. • We didn’t have time for dessert or coffee today but will save that for another day. • @mythosdubai always delivers great food, friendly service and best of all very reasonable prices. I’m always hoping this will be the way forward for the Dubai restaurant scene. • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #MyDubai #MythosDubai #yum (at City Walk Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2dhyvPOJB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last night’s Turkish feast @zahterlondon • #Travelswithagourmet #TWAGLondon #ZahterLondon #yum #foodie #restaurant (at Zahter London) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0lhuHqR3c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Yesterdays beautiful breakfast at F’s home. Coffee mornings should always be like this. • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #Breakfast #Foodie (at Jumeirah Golf Estates) https://www.instagram.com/p/CooW-SAK8Si/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Flashback Friday: LAUNDERETTE

    __________________________ Launderette 2115 Holly Street, Austin, Texas 78702 Telephone: +1 512 382 1599 Weekday Lunch     MON-FRI       11AM-2:30PM Dinner Nightly      SUN-THURS  5PM-10PM FRI & SAT       5PM-11PM Weekend Brunch  SAT & SUN     11AM-2:30PM Happy Hour            MON-FRI        5PM-6PM

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Throwback Thursday: AUSTIN 48-hour FOOD TRIP

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So many new restaurants have opened since the start of the year. The best part is that a lot of them are small homegrown concepts that are often unlicensed, seldom overpriced and mostly delicious. • One of these is @itadaku_dubai which is family-run Japanese restaurant in a strip mall on Al Wasl road. • Step into the traditional noren (short curtains) into a light-filled space with bleached wood accents. There are tables on one side and the long open kitchen counter on the other plus a couple of private rooms. • Since #itadaku has only been open a few days, they’re starting slow with a set lunch (teishoku) where you choose one main course from a selection of four: chicken teriyaki, mixed tempura, grilled salmon or tofu which comes with five vegetable side dishes, rice and soup all for 98 AED. I also had an iced barley tea for 18 AED. • The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented in different ceramic dishes by the smiling, efficient Japanese team. • We shared a flan for dessert (usually 20 AED) which was compliments of the chef along with some green tea. • They have a more extensive a la carte dinner menu with robata, tempura and other classics. Sushi and ramen will be available in March. • Itadaku is a welcome addition to the Dubai restaurant scene with its’ traditional food and authentic experience, just like how they do it in Japan. You’re welcome. • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #japanesefood #foodie #foodiegram #MyDubai #dubairestaurants (at Al Wasl Vita Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXCihzKCWV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dinner at @cristinarvelez home: smoked fish, prawn and bitter gourd greens monggo (mung bean) soup, roast pork belly stuffed with lemongrass from Bulacan, sautéed sweet potato greens with chili, green mango tomato and red onion salad with fermented shrimp paste, pickled papaya from the garden. I haven’t had a home-cooked meal this good in a long time. • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGManila #sarap #lutongbahay #homecooked #FilipinoFoodForward (at Makati) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cne29ruv6RE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#SaturdaysatSucre is the weekly brunch @sucredubai where you have four options: Por el Fuego (370/person soft drinks) Por la Pasión (440/person for wines & cocktails) Por la Gente (590/person for sparkling wine) Viva Sucre (690/person for champagne) • A gin basil or sangria is offered as soon as you’re settled at your table - we chose the refreshing gin basil to start. • After making your choice, a few dips with stuffed olives, plantain chips and focaccia is served. • Then the proper brunch food begins: four cold appetizers, three hot starters, followed by your choice of main course which comes with three sides. I enjoyed a glass of Lapostolle Carmenere with my main course as well. • A massive dessert selection beautifully presented with all things dulce de leche is set up in the middle of the restaurant. There were all the typical Argentinian classics: alfajores, rogel, bolas de fraile, medialunas and lots more. • At this point, the live music is turned up and people start getting up to dance in the lounge area. What a great way to start the year with a place that serves both food and fun in abundance. • Muchisimas gracias #SucreDubai por la buena onda! • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #yum #brunch #foodie #Igfood #invited (at Sucre Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHarIPvX8Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last dinner of 2022: red lentil coconut curry soup; Salmon coulibiac and lemon hollandaise; roasted cauliflower. Lapostolle sauvignon blanc 2021 • Instant pavlova: strawberries, whipped cream, meringue • Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023! • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGcooking #NewYearsEve2023 #homecooked https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1rMRNPOdh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dinner with friends at home before the new year. • Charcuterie - saucisson sec and Cantal @maisonduffour • Clams casino • Red lentil and coconut curry soup • Woodfire grilled tomahawk, asado de tira, chorizo with chimichurri, Tuscan fries, grated carrot and beet salad, Rutini merlot Cabernet Sauvignon • Molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, balsamic berries • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDinnerParty #TWAGcooking #homecooked https://www.instagram.com/p/CmzjapQhoYQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Pleasantly surprised with the five-day old @lilataqueria on Jumeirah beach road. • We started with a basket of their homemade tortilla chips, made in-house using their own masa and served with two salsas: a mild tomato and a green jalapeño. We also ordered the guacamole extra. • We started out with the tuna tostada - raw sliced tuna and avocado on a corn tortilla. • Then we shared three tacos: lamb al pastor carne asada chipotle camaron • Tacos were good, interesting flavors and textures. Our favorite was the smoky sweet chipotle shrimp tacos. We also asked for a side of “kids quesadilla” - Mexican cheese on a flour tortilla for C. We ordered two extra baskets of tortilla chips too. We also met Lila who was busy running around as the restaurant was full. • Churros for dessert with a chocolate dip. • Loved the vibe and the price point - we spent 507 AED for the four of us for all that food plus a couple of cokes and two still waters. We’ll definitely be back. • #TravelwithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #LilaTaqueria #yum (at Jumeirah Beach Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmuE_kfqiCs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Boxing day breakfast @ladureeuae (at Dubai Hills Mall) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmn_4g1qmSk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Christmas Eve at home: escargots; grilled boneless rib eye with gravy; Yorkshire pudding; roasted parsnips, potatoes, zucchini and brussels sprouts; followed by opening presents and a game of trucco. Ended the evening with apple crumble and vanilla ice cream. Merry 🎄Christmas! • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGcooking #TWAGchristmas #foodie #homecooked https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlKAerPCKW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Traditional Japanese cuisine @mitsuyadubai where we had tofu agedashi, tempura moriawase and a 16-piece sushi selection • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGDubai #MitsuyaDubai #yum #sushi #Japanese (at Mitsu-Ya Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmfHGw4hBIq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We have family staying over for the World Cup and the last few evenings have been epic 🇦🇷 feasts: one night of asado with bife de chorizo (striploin), ojo de bife (rib-eye), mollejas (sweetbread) and chimichurribfrom @laspampasuae • Another night where we had chipa (cheese bread) and rogel (multi-layered flaky pastry dulce de leche cake topped with meringue) from @zanoni.bakery.uae • #TravelswithaGourmet #TWAGcooking #TWAGhome #foodie #Argentina https://www.instagram.com/p/CmODnn1K87U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=