Lou Stejskal Blog

03/01/2025

02/07/2025

First time having tea so good it made difference in my boba drink. Grand opening this Saturday at Chi Cha San Chen Las Vegas.

01/15/2025

Will TT get banned? IDK, but even though my daughter doesn’t post anymore, I’ll miss my her account. Her deadpan satirical humor mostly about being a female comp sci major caught a wave and she gained sometimes over a million views on her posts.

What’s funny is I found out from my friend and when I went to look, I was blocked. 🤣🤣🤣 When I asked her why, she said she didn’t want me telling her how to do more on her account. Sure enough, one day I asked to see her emails on sponsorships and I must’ve sent her article links at least once a week. She was right. It’s hard not to parent when you’re a parent because you want them to do the best.

She didn’t need my help, The way she managed her time, maintained her grades, and the way she handled her comments and preserving her “dignity” is not something that is easy. I had a few videos go viral on TT and every time I opened the app, it said “You have 4000+ comments” That was for 2 videos, not every day for years.

Chloe created a little community in her comments, oftentimes not even reading past the first 10. It took a life of its own and you read comments by other students talking about school, comp sci, complimenting and trolling her, but feeling connected during a time when a lot of us felt isolated during the pandemic.

When she unblocked me, it took me months but I watched every one of her videos and read some comments and couldn’t be more proud of the way she handled herself on social media.

She’s going to tell me “posting these is cringe” but if you want to take a peek at some of my favorite posts of hers (that didn’t get the sound removed) slide through and enjoy!

11/19/2024

11/12/2024

I’ve never seen so many saffron shops in a row, let alone one. Dubai’s Spice Souk has over 150 shops selling teas, herbs and spices. It costs nothing to stroll around and you can go morning, noon or night.

11/11/2024

There are almost 400 gold and jewel shops in Dubai’s Gold Souk. How do I know where to start?

11/06/2024

The chef to take a selfie with me before The Best Chef Awards wins No. 1. Congratulations Rasmus Munk!
Congrats the all award recipients. See you around the world!

11/05/2024

DUBAI: Gathering of industry experts, passionate about what lies beyond the surface of the culinary landscape. THE BEST CHEF recognizes individualistic talent, and in conjunction with AREA TALKS, FOOD MEETS SCIENCE and attendees, they explore industry topics, celebrate those who strive to preserve culinary heritage and are cognizant of the future of gastronomy.

Area Talks Panel Discussion: The Future of Food

11/02/2024

November morning ice coffee in Dubai is a vibe

10/31/2024

Touchdown Dubai

10/25/2024

Super cute sushi spot and the smallest frameless candle in the world.

10/23/2024

There’s a new in town and it comes with a line. has $11 burgers on a toasted bun, fries and soft serve cones.

10/12/2024

Day 9./San Sebastián Donostia, Spain
Golden hour was in full effect during our post-lunch stroll to a friend’s apartment. I snuck away to indulge in a chocolate cone from the gelato shop next door. After our visit, the sun had set, giving way to the most magnificent sky.

10/06/2024

Asians in line asking specifically for only the lechon skin at Rampart’s Hawaiian Night.