FooDiva - The Restaurant Whisperer
FooDiva - Restaurant WhispererAn impartial, insider guide on homegrown restaurants in Dubai and my culinary travels. Exclusive dining experiences. Moderator, speaker and advisor. By Samantha Wood, a British-Cypriot restaurant critic and Dubai resident for 27+ years.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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Noren reviewed. Don’t expect a copycat Zuma. Fortunately.
Plus my experience at a new wine bar boasting 360 labels at retail prices with corkage. And an update on #MichelinGate.
Last week, I was the first writer to expose (initially on Instagram stories) that many restaurants awarded distinctions...
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Your private dinner invitation. Friday 6th November. The first 15 annual paying subscribers to respond to this email will go on the guest list. With a plus one.
Before I share the dinner invitation, if you missed yesterday’s special editio...
Michelin Guide Dubai 2026: 16 closed restaurants are awarded distinctions
19 new entries. 16 exits. Orfali Bros scoops second star making it the highest ranked Middle Eastern restaurant in the guide globally. My analysis and opinion in a new illustrated format.
UPDATED 9TH OCTOBER 2026. As I watched the live str...
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Happy new month 🩷 I’m kicking off with a save the date.
On Friday 6th November, I am hosting an intimate, invitation-only dinner in one of my beloved go-to restaurants. And yes it’s a Friday, so we’re embracing the weekend! Expect a Champ...
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An impartial, insider guide on homegrown restaurants in Dubai and my culinary travels. Exclusive dining experiences. Moderator, speaker and advisor. By Samantha Wood, a British-Cypriot restaurant critic and Dubai resident for 27+ years.
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