FooDiva

How do I make money? Hustling! A peek into my ever-changing business plan as FooDiva turns 15. With a one-off celebratory 15% discount on subscriptions. And for a giggle, the caricature trend. foodiva.substack.com/p/hello15

Dining inspiration from the real experts 😜 Where 14 restaurateurs eat in Dubai. 37 restaurant recommendations across the whole of Dubai. Street food. Cafés. Casual eateries. Swanky restaurants. Tasting menu concepts. Deliveries. Licensed and dry. foodiva.substack.com/p/14restaurate…

A personal message. And some light-hearted reading. Something old. Something new. Something relocated. Something Gordon. foodiva.substack.com/p/march2026

Sometimes I give restaurants a second chance. The former executive chef of The Maine Group, Saradhi Dakara's new restaurant Orilla reviewed. The definition of restaurant criticism. Plus how I select openings ripe for review. foodiva.substack.com/p/orilla

Where FooDiva dines in Dubai: The 2026 restaurant guide is here. The eleventh edition. 40 homegrown, locally developed concepts make the cut. foodiva.net/2026/02/dubair…

While I am in Cyprus I refuse to order in restaurants a non Cypriot wine. We have excellent wines and we should support their producers.

After a three-year run, Orfali Bros is knocked off the number one spot in the MENA’s 50 Best list. My analysis and opinion of the record 25 UAE restaurants in the 2026 ranking. Plus a year-on-year comparison chart. foodiva.substack.com/p/mena50best20…

From Mexico to France. Two new Dubai restaurants reviewed. Cocina Tres and Maison Mer. Homegrown concepts, of course. foodiva.substack.com/p/mexico-france

Where Restaurateurs Eat: Rowan Mansour Kamel, co-founder & chief brand officer for Rosy Hospitality known for CQ French Brasserie, Girl & the Goose and Butter by the Dozen shares her favourite restaurants. foodiva.substack.com/p/where-restau…

Why I crave more than good food from high-end restaurants. It's all about the f-word. How Gaggan more than satisfies this craving. Plus several additional Bangkok restaurant tips. foodiva.substack.com/p/thefword

The Park in Queensway is just lovely. It’s comfortable. The tables & chairs are far enough away from each other so that you can actually hear yourself speak. Everything is good — the wine list is good, the service is charming — so I love it. ⁦@FT⁩ ft.com/content/656146…

Is Kraken all it's cracked up to be? I couldn't resist this clichéd idiom for a headline. Chef Gregoire Berger's new seafood restaurant reviewed. foodiva.substack.com/p/kraken

Flicking through official photos after my events lets me relive the dining experience through a photographer’s eye. Even though he has a strict shot list! Here are some favourites from my debut #OneNightOneDinner linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Is Middle Child worth the queue? Lana Lusa opens a third licensed branch. Bull & Bear's Sunday roast. And my new dining experience. Enjoy the read :) foodiva.substack.com/p/november-rev…

Hungry for the launch #OneNightOneDinner on the 20th November? 😜 Tables are set and reservations are open! foodiva.net/onenightonedin…

From seaside fish to mountain meze, Cyprus has a taste for every vibe. 🌅🍴 Rich flavours, stunning views, and Sunday done right. 🇨🇾 #Cyprus 📷 @FooDivaWorld

I am trialling something new and would love your opinion pretty please in this newsletter poll 🙏foodiva.substack.com/p/triorestaura…

I have some exciting news! My new #OneNightOneDinner event celebrates a different new homegrown restaurant every time, with off-menu dishes exclusively developed for this evening, whilst the chef introduces each course. foodiva.net/dinneremail/

What does 48 hours of eating in #Beirut get you? 😜🇱🇧 instagram.com/p/DO-Wu3BDLbh/…

A culinary travel guide to my home of #Cyprus 🇨🇾125+ restaurants, tavernas, cafés, bars, wineries. Trademark dishes. Local wines. Boutique hotels. Personal Google maps link. And my story of our divided island, the 'Cyprus Problem'. foodiva.substack.com/p/cyprusguide