If you’re looking into Kome Restaurant Curaçao, I went for dinner and ordered a little bit of everything (as usual). This ended up being one of my favorite meals from the trip, and there are a few dishes I’m still thinking about months later.
I walked over to Kome for dinner since we were staying in town—we had a rental car, but didn’t need it here. I made a reservation at Kome and showed up already planning to order a mix of things (over ordering is my specialty). I had been in Pietermaai right before, and that whole area already felt like a fun spot for dinner.
I sat down and looked around before even opening the menu, and the setup immediately stood out. It felt nicer than most of the beach spots we had been going to, but I didn’t feel like I needed to dress up or act different. It worked for a date night, but I could also see a group sitting here.
If you’re figuring out where this fits into your trip, Curaçao Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors helps map out nights like this.
I opened the menu and already knew this was going to be a sharing situation. We ordered the bread service with olive oil, a fresh salad with pickled onion, mozzarella, and citrus dressing, a steak dish, the smoked duck & pappardelle pasta, and the Salty Dog brownie for dessert (we committed early).
I started with the bread service as soon as it hit the table, and that alone made me glad we ordered it. The outside had that slight crunch, the inside was soft, and dipping it into the olive oil while waiting on everything else just worked. Simple, but I’d order it again without thinking about it.
I went straight into the salad next, and it actually balanced everything out more than I expected. The citrus dressing kept it fresh, the pickled onion gave it a little bite, and the mozzarella pulled it together so it didn’t feel like just a side thing.
I tried the smoked duck & pappardelle right after, and this was easily one of the best things we ordered. The pasta came out rich but didn’t feel heavy, and the duck added that smoky flavor that made it stand out from a basic pasta. Every bite had a little texture from the toppings, so it never got boring (I kept going back to this one).
I cut into the steak next, and it was exactly what I wanted it to be. Cooked right, really tender, and nothing on the plate tried to compete with it. You actually taste the steak first, and everything else just backs it up instead of taking over.
I slowed down for about two seconds before going into dessert, and the Salty Dog brownie finished this exactly how I wanted. Warm brownie, salted caramel, ice cream melting into everything—it hit sweet and salty at the same time. I was already full and still kept going back for another bite (that brownie really took the cake… had to).
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I looked back at the menu again after ordering and noticed how many solid options they had across the board. The peppered hanger steak, smoked beef brisket, crispy calamari, mushroom toast, and chicken & waffles all stood out.
They also rotate dishes like risotto and fish of the day, which keeps things interesting if you go more than once.
I paid attention to the flavors across everything we ordered, and you can tell they’re doing more with the food here than most places we tried on the island. There were smoked meats, citrus and herb-forward sauces, sweet and savory combinations, and layered textures built into each dish.
It felt like a good switch after eating more casual beach food earlier in the trip.
I looked at the bill at the end and knew this was on the higher side for Curaçao, but it matched what we just ate. It didn’t feel like a budget dinner, but it also didn’t feel overdone for the quality that came out.
If you’re planning where to stay nearby, my blog on Where to Stay in Curaçao (Best Areas + Hotels) helps narrow down spots close to Pietermaai.
I walked out of Kome already comparing it to everything else we ate on the trip, and this stayed near the top. It felt like a good reset from beach meals and quick lunches, and I’d add this in again if I was planning another trip.
The food felt elevated without being complicated, and the whole experience worked without feeling formal. I’d go back for the pasta alone, but the full lineup made it hard to pick just one thing.
If you’re building out your dinner list, Best Dinner Restaurants in Curaçao (Date Night + Special Occasions) gives you a few more options like this.
Let’s talk about when to actually book that Dubai trip you’ve been pinning for two years. I get asked this constantly, so here’s the honest breakdown: October through April is your window. Anything outside that and you’re basically touring in a sauna!
October and November give you warm days and cooler nights, which is basically the sweet spot for wandering around without melting. December through February is peak season: gorgeous weather. March and April are the quiet insider pick, right before summer heat shows up and ruins everyone’s plans.
Saving this for later? That’s what it’s here for. Full breakdown linked in bio.
If you’re chasing energy, beaches, nightlife, and nonstop luxury, Dubai takes the crown. If you’re craving culture, iconic architecture, and meaningful landmarks at a slower pace, Abu Dhabi shines.🤍
My advice? Base yourself in Dubai and do Abu Dhabi as a day trip! The perfect balance of excitement and culture in the UAE.
Want the full breakdown? Check out my Dubai and Abu Dhabi guide for tips, itineraries, and must-sees!
I do not like seafood. 🐟 So when I booked a tasting menu at a restaurant built around aquarium walls at Atlantis The Palm, I was nervous.
Ossiano sits underwater fish gliding past the whole meal, moody lighting, the kind of room that makes you lower your voice without meaning to. It’s not cheap, and it’s not trying to be. You’re paying for the entire experience.
Here’s the honest part: they have a vegetarian tasting menu, and I assumed it would be an afterthought. It ended up in my top five meals of all time. Course after course, the same care and precision as the seafood-forward menu everyone comes for. They even swapped in a steak for the main and it still felt cohesive with everything around it.
By course four you’re full. They bring out three more breads anyway. I ate all of it. No regrets.
Small detail that stuck with me my dress was black, so they swapped my napkin from white to black without me asking. That’s the kind of thing that tells you everything about a place.
Full breakdown of the menu, the vegetarian option, and what to expect linked in bio.
Dubai is all skyline until you drive an hour into the dunes and it goes completely silent. Bab Al Shams was that shift for us: slower, quieter, more intentional than anything we did in the city.
If you want nightlife or walkable everything, this isn’t your stop. But if you want a night that feels like a reset, it delivers, polished service, food I’m still thinking about, and a setting that never tries too hard.
Full review (and whether it’s worth adding to your Dubai itinerary) is linked in bio. 🏜️
I flew @emirates economy to Dubai fully expecting to just survive the flight. We booked seats by the exit row — @bradplummer1 got the legroom (he’s 6’7”), I got a normal seat right next to him, and it saved us money over booking two extra-legroom seats. Smart trick if you’re traveling with someone who needs the extra space and you don’t.
The food alone earned this post. Warm chicken, a Waldorf salad that actually tasted fresh, real butter on the roll, and a breakfast spread that put most airport brunches to shame. Add in the twinkling-star cabin lighting once dinner wrapped, and it felt less like a flight and more like the trip had already started.
Not everything was perfect — the wifi didn’t work for me at all, so if you’re planning to get work done in the air, download what you need beforehand. But that was the only miss in an otherwise excellent long haul.
If you’ve got Emirates lounge access in Dubai, use it. Showers, buffets, quiet corners to nap it makes the layover feel like a reset instead of a slog.
Full review seats, food, lounge, and the wifi situation is on the blog. Link in bio. ✈️
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