Periodicals

Amused Bouche 03

Bite-sized if not biting commentary. In this issue: a two-Michelin-starred shrug, delivery butchers, a "seven-starred" beach club, black sriracha and a…

Feb 8 • Liam Collens

Amused Bouche 02

Bite-sized if not biting commentary. In this issue, disappointment and delight in Dubai and the UK, and one of the best meals to ever pass these lips.

Dec 21, 2025 • Liam Collens

2025’s Best Dishes: Hearts Across The Board

Restaurants, floors, kitchens and cheffing is a hard, brutal business. Send them your love.

Dec 7, 2025 • Liam Collens

Amused Bouche 01

Bite-sized if not biting commentary. In this issue: a collection of eats, stays and sips across Singapore, an absolute jewel in Asia.

Nov 5, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #23

Bringing in some structure. Are Saudi and Michelin perfect for each other? Instagram Channels. A bumper week for Eats, Writes & Substack Reads. So sit…

Oct 19, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #22

Market Island openings. The Italian Project *deep sigh*. UAE levels up with Michelin Key properties. This Week’s Eats, Writes and Reads. So sit back …

Oct 12, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #21

The UAE wins BIG at the 2025 The Best Chef Awards. Kraken is coming. The Italian Project hits the bricks. Eats, writes and more. So sit back & enjoy a…

Oct 5, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #20

Heading back to Dubai. North America’s Inaugural 50 Best List. Ruché: Piemonte’s Little Red Secret. This Week’s Great Substack Reads. So sit back …

Sep 28, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #19

Villa renovations, A Look Inside W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, a humble feedback request, Champagne’s human trafficking, more Ozempic menus! So sit back …

Sep 21, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #18

An unexpected M series: Monferrato, Montemagno to Moleto. From Le Manoir to McDonalds to British mousse. Lie back and enjoy a little Something for the…

Sep 14, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for The Weekend #17

Are water menus now a thing? Do you have $500k for coffee? The effect of Ozempic on restaurant menus, and more.

Sep 7, 2025 • Liam Collens

Something for the Weekend #16

August hopscotched between Kerala, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I’m back in Italy next weekend. Do I have a bit of writer’s block? Plus headlines.

Aug 31, 2025 • Liam Collens

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