About EatGoSee.
EatGoSee shines a light on where to eat, where to go and what to see focusing on reviews, culinary travel and standout experiences. This includes restaurant reviews, hotel reviews, guides, reviews and recommended itineraries. As a platform, EatGoSee draws in about 16,000 page views on average per month with just under 5,000 unique viewers per month on average, as of October 2023. The most popular articles will vary seasonally. However, the following represent some of the most popular publications: Sushisamba restaurant review, Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa review, JLT’s Top Restaurants , Ossiano Review and RSVP Restaurant Review.
A bit about me.
My name is Liam Collens, and I am a voracious eater and a veracious writer. I launched the EatGoSee website in 2019 after starting EatGoSee on social media in 2017. I am a restaurant critic, food writer and travel writer. I write for EatGoSee, but also for publications beyond EatGoSee. I occasionally appear on radio shows or podcasts.
I am a passionate traveller, having touched down in over 60 countries. I grew up in the Caribbean, pursued university in England, then Wales and worked professionally in the United Kingdom and the Middle East for over 15 years. I am a resident of the UAE for over eight years. I frequently travel worldwide for unique dining and travel experiences, focusing more on the Middle East, Italy, Portugal and the United Kingdom. I am an amateur, licensed drone photographer, something that I enjoy doing during travels as a great way to get to know a surrounding area.
I am investing more time in studying wine and the making of wine, currently holding a WSET Level 2 Pass with Distinction. (As we are here, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo and Riesling are currently my favourite grape varieties.)
I am also a full-time lawyer with over 15 years of experience. Currently, I am General Counsel for a leading cosmetics company with both a Bachelors in Law, Masters in Law as well as multiple other post-graduation qualifications. I was awarded General Counsel of the Year in the Middle East Legal Awards 2022, and I am featured on the Legal 500 GC Powerlist 2022, among other awards.
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Publications and appearances
At a high-level, please find below my publishing, appearance and press history:
Publications
- Owner, EatGoSee
- FACT Magazines (Dubai, Saudi Arabia and London), Contributing Writer
- Savoir Flair, Contributing Writer
- AMEX Essentials, Featured
- Uncredited writer for various publications
Media and Podcasts
Press Trips
- Inja & New Delhi, India, 2023
- Raffles Doha, Qatar, 2023
- Qasr Al Sarab Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, 2023
- Ein Prosit, Udine, Italy, 2022
Other
- Judge for various awards regional and international awards
- Writer of the Menu Foreward for Tresind Studio’s Rising India menu (Tresind Studio is a two Michelin-starred, World’s 50 Best, MENA 50 Best Restaurant).
A note for publishers, hospitality teams, restaurant owners, public relations teams and more.
I am not an influencer. Instead, I am both a writer and a critic.
As a writer, I write about experiences, culture, guides, advertorials, restaurants, hotels, tourist experiences and more. I am very happy to talk to you about those opportunities and my rates for doing so. For EatGoSee, I occasionally receive invites where a meal, stay or press trip is complimentary. Still, I will always mark this as #invite in reviews or social media posts in the interest of transparency. For other publications, I follow the editorial policy and guidelines of those publications, as required.
In a critic’s capacity, not all things are equal. I am happy to write about your business or your client’s business, but there is a line. I reserve the right to provide a fair, honest and detailed review. Here, the reader is the client. “All-inclusive” vs. Airbnb rentals. The frenetic bustle of the local fried chicken shop vs. the slow romancing over a fine-dining tasting menu in a Michelin-awarded, World 50-something restaurant – not all places are equal.
This is the nature of food and travel. Broadly, my assessment criteria focus on quality, technical skill, impact, locations, a concept’s originality, and value for money. I assess a proposition’s merits. I usually draw parallels to similar offerings, such as comp-sets and peer groups. This means you will find high praise for simple sardines on toast and disappointment in degustations. You will see me wax lyrical about private boat tours and hostel adventures.
Private feedback
I am very happy to discuss opportunities to consult with your business to provide direct, actionable feedback. The goal is to give you constructive, actionable feedback. The goal is to highlight what works, what needs help, what should be reconsidered and identify opportunities missed.
If you are interested in writing for EatGoSee.
There is room for creative, aspiring voices in food and travel writing. I am more than happy to receive pitches from those of you who would like to write and have the opportunity to write on a platform. Please contact me here with your proposal, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
