Weekly A to Z, April 15th.

I’m an off-and-on early adopter — some platforms are better than others, but I’m giving the Notes function on Substack a try (especially as an alternative to doom-scrolling on Twitter). Want to join me? Click here.

I started the week strong by finally visiting Fiya for a special night with city-favorite Hattem Mattar, who will be hosting at Soneva over Eid as part of the Sonvea Stars program. #invited

On Thursday, I finally ventured to Honeycomb Hifi, which I absolutely LOVED. The vibe, the drinks, the food, the music — honestly, make plans to go. Check out our visit here. #invited

And on Friday, I made my way to Tagomago for a bit of sand and sea on the Palm. With authentic Spanish vibes, plan to spend a few hours (yes, there are sun loungers, and yes, it’s family-friendly). #invited

Some deliveries? Le Meridien sent through a lovely care package. For those in hospitality, make a note for next year — any package that allows me to gift an iftar to someone else is exactly how to honor the season. Bravo, team! #gifted

Links, please.

• Dubai Food Festival is coming up! Check out some of the Foodie Experiences, which I helped put together. Visit Dubai
• What’s your party trick? (A: sabering champagne). GFY
• Is your phone ruining your vacation? Vox
• Why is Finland so happy? NYT
• Bucket list tasting room. Robb Report
• The most convenient Mackers. Dieline
• Are you okay with time limits on dining? (I hate it). NY Post
• A side hustle for Eric? Eater
• Loved this story about the popularity of Philly cheesesteaks in Lahore. Philly Mag
• What is the appeal of fanfiction? (A: Everything). New Yorker
• Peeps 2023 diorama winners. Washington Post
• Me, in planning most things. Instagram
• Small gestures matter. Vox
• So, Häagen-Dazs isn’t European? Tasting Table
• Wander is the future of travel: the guarantees of a quality hotel paired with the comforts (and space) of a home. #sponsored
• Fiber-friendly cereal (💩). Dieline
• Let the bread be free. Grub Street
• Here for this fruit water dissertation. TikTok
• Would you try the $117 Eleven Madison soup package? Robb Report
• The barcode turns 50. Drinks Digest
• Really into this jam packaging. Dieline
• You’d be happier living closer to friends. Why don't you? Culture Study
• Here for this sandwich. The Kitchn
• Speaking of sandwiches, this one is the most expensive. The Takeout
• A wine-forward tasting menu. Robb Report
• Mom, I might get this for you for Mother’s Day. Uncommon Goods
• Do you have an emergency kit? Apartment Therapy
• A throwback to my former nom de plume: all you need to know about za’atar. Tasting Table
• For the name — Free AF. Dieline

This weekend? Getting those last long walks in before summer with Poppy, chill city (and who am I kidding? Packing!).

Next week? Off to Belgrade! Before we head off for Eid, I’m getting together with some of my favorite ladies (Bookers, among others), and then we depart on our Eid adventure to Serbia. Follow along on my social media.

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C.