News Bites

First in, first fed! Grab your private dinner invitation.

For a complimentary seat at the table on the 23rd April. The first 12 annual paying subscribers to respond to this email will go on the guest list. With…

Apr 9 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

I’m hosting a private dinner, and you’re invited as my guests.

On the 23rd April. For social connection in turbulent times. And a thank you for supporting my business, in particular over a crisis.

Mar 30 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

A personal message. And some light-hearted reading.

Something old. Something new. Something relocated. Something Gordon.

Mar 10 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

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…

Feb 17 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

Where FooDiva dines in Dubai: The 2026 restaurant guide.

The eleventh edition. 40 homegrown, locally developed concepts make the cut.

Feb 11 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

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, and the restaurants that dropped off…

Feb 5 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

First come, first served! Grab your dinner invitation.

For the 15th January. The first 15 to respond will go on the guest list, with a plus one, should you wish.

Dec 19, 2025 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

Your invitation to a dinner I am hosting.

One month today on the 15th January. A thank you for supporting this newsletter.

Dec 15, 2025 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

The launch #OneNightOneDinner is served. Save your seat!

The countdown is on. Exactly four weeks today on the 20th November.

Oct 23, 2025 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

The launch #OneNightOneDinner is ready to book!

Advance notice just for you, my treasured paid subscriber tribe. Roll on 20th November.

Oct 16, 2025 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

Introducing a new dining experience #OneNightOneDinner. And a save the date.

I have some exciting news! It happens every now and again 😉

Oct 1, 2025 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

25 private dining rooms in Dubai.

A FooDiva guide covering capacity, menu prices, minimum spend if required, differentiating factors and photos. All are homegrown restaurants.

Aug 12, 2025 • FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

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