{"id":1368,"date":"2010-01-23T01:36:24","date_gmt":"2010-01-23T01:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2010-01-23T01:36:24","modified_gmt":"2010-01-23T01:36:24","slug":"dishing-with-kathy-casey-the-newsletter-january-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dishingwithkathycasey.com\/?p=1368","title":{"rendered":"Dishing with Kathy Casey the Newsletter: January 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

I loved being in the United Arab Emirates so much on my first trip that I couldn\u2019t stay away much longer! This past December (I left on Christmas Day!), with my husband John this time, we flew into Dubai and headed to the fabulous Fairmont Abu Dhabi, where I opened their new Chameleon Bar & Night Club<\/a> on New Year\u2019s Eve! The club is amazing\u2014all decked out in black, gold and mirrors, with an imported London DJ spinning hip tunes. This bar is FABOO! I had a great time creating the cocktail menu. From the plethora of incredible fresh fruit juices delivered daily to the fabulous selection of spirits, it was a creative playground. The menu <\/a>features over 22 drinks \u2026 my favorite being the Bollywood! Tanqueray Ten gin, fresh mint, fresh pineapple and lime juices and a housemade light curry syrup\u2014shaken and served up with a poof of coconut rose foam and a sprinkling of red edible gold flakes \u2026 Bling Bling!!<\/p>\n

\u00a0But to get there, we had to go through making a lot of drinks \u2026 and I mean a lot. Hey, it\u2019s a hard job but someone\u2019s got to do it! The crew as always was amazing! What a wonderful group of guys to work with!<\/p>\n

\u00a0And while I was there, CNN\u00a0contacted me \u2026 woo hoo! So, armed with my mini computer and SKYPE, I did a super-fun live piece on 2010 cocktail trends\u2014straight from the hotel bar! Check out the CNN link<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Chameleon Bar Crew\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ashwin, the Chameleon Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Sparkly_Stools\"\u00a0
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At the hotel\u2019s Bliss Floral Studio\u2014love the Sparkly Stools and the pink of course!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We opened with great success on New Year\u2019s Eve and, whew, it was a long night. Bars there stay open much later than in the US.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The next day I got to relax a bit. Yes, it was New Year\u2019s, so that called for room service breakfast (delicious Arabic breakfast!) while watching the camel races on TV\u2014to me, probably just as boring to watch as football \u2026 but I guess it\u2019s relaxing?<\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Arabic Room Service Breakfast\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Finally, I see a camel!<\/strong><\/p>\n

After we got the bar open and up and running, we headed into Abu Dhabi to be total tourists. We visited the Cultural Heritage Center, which covers local products such as dates and fish, crafts, and exhibits of traditional living quarters; there is a fun museum as well \u2026 all free to visitors! The view from the heritage center across the water is amazing\u2014and, speaking of the water, it is super, super clear blue. And the local fish is absolutely delicious! I loved it\u2014prepared just simply seared or in Indian curries. (And, yes, I ate the best Indian food I have ever had!)<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\"John\"\"Ped_Xing\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 John at the Cultural Center in <\/strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pedestrian Crossing Sign!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>John and I packed back with us some fantastic spices, dried fruits, dates and a giant Shisha pipe (yes, they looked at this weird in Security) and some great Middle Eastern dance music \u2026 along with some hard-to-find Cuban rum! and an amazing genever gin from our stop at Amsterdam \u2026 sounds like a party to me!<\/p>\n

\u00a0From Arabic to Lebanese to Iranian, we had our fill of some fantastic cuisine this trip\u2014and I can\u2019t say enough about all the wonderful people there. It\u2019s nice to know we have so many wonderful new friends on the other side of the world. Thank you, Facebook!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ok\u2014now moving on to the serious stuff \u2026 DANCING!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Seattle_dances\"<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in <\/strong>Seattle<\/strong> Dances! And I need your votes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch out, Seattle! I\u2019m putting on my dancing shoes and kicking up some trouble! The Plymouth Housing Group<\/a> in partnership with Hallie Kuperman and the Century Ballroom<\/a> is holding their own \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d Seattle version, called Seattle Dances!<\/a> From now until the big event on Saturday, March 13,<\/strong> six other Seattle celebrities and I will each be trying to get in as many practices as we can. Winners are chosen by pledge votes as well as a People\u2019s Choice award at the event.<\/p>\n

\u00a0You can vote for me online<\/a> and help <\/strong>Plymouth<\/strong> Housing\u2014an amazing charity I am proud to be dancing for! \u00a0Or buy a seat <\/strong>and check out the action yourself!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Miami<\/strong> Here We Come!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This next weekend we\u2019re heading to <\/strong>Miami<\/strong> for the Cheers Beverage Show. <\/strong>We\u2019ll be presenting on Bitters in the Bar and Innovation in Beverage. I\u2019ll also be featured as a celebrity bartender and shaking up a tasty Manhattan Bellini \u2026 (ri)1 rye, peach puree, red vermouth, my housemade harvest bitters\u2014topped with a splash of Chandon Champagne and garnished with a gold gilded cherry!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Mark Your Calendars for Some Tasty Fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thursday February 4th<\/sup> <\/strong><\/p>\n

I will be headed to the Uptown Met Market<\/a> (located near the Space Needle), making a special appearance for the \u201cbachelor\u201d singles mixer event. The event will be featuring some of my appetizers (from my book Sips & Apps<\/em>) served in the event room and I will be signing my books at the front kiosk from 6\u20138 pm. Come by and say hi!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Saturday February 6th<\/sup> <\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be shaking up a signature cocktail for the Seattle Hotel Association\u2019s 13th<\/sup> Annual \u201cEvening of Hope\u201d Gala<\/a>. The benefit event supports the Pike Place Market Foundation. Purchase a ticket and enjoy a fabulous dinner, a silent and live auction, a bedtime- fashion show, and some fantastic travel opportunities. I hope to see you there!
\nSunday February 28th<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will be headed to the Seattle Food & Wine Event<\/a> at the Seattle Exhibition Center from 1\u20135 pm. You can catch me at the Columbia Winery booth, where the first 300 people will get free copies of my Northwest Table<\/em> cookbook! It will be a day of signing books and chatting wine! Purchase your tickets now and spread the word!<\/p>\n

\u00a0March 27th<\/sup> \u2013 28th<\/sup> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pencil in your calendars the Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival\u2014where my team and I will be stirring up all kinds of fun! Chowder cook-off\u2019s, clamming\u2014and there\u2019s rumor of a Clam Fashion Show, too. More info to come\u2014but mark the date for a weekend of small-town fun!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Here\u2019s to cooking up lots of great fun in 2010!<\/p>\n

\u2014Kathy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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