The Alchemist, with Nahla Tabaa
This week, co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Nahla Tabaa, an artist, a researcher in the food space and an alchemist. Nahla explains what alchemy really means in the context
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“When you do something right, everyone comes to you.” Ayman Baky on grit, perseverance in the F&B industry, and reshaping Egypt’s restaurant culture
Hashem catches up with Ayman Baky, fellow Cairene and Founder of Baky Hospitality. Baky Hospitality is the group behind the award winning restaurants Sachi and Kazoku, as well as Reif
Respecting and sourcing your ingredients, with Chef Sahar Al Awadhi
We’re joined on the show this week by the first female Emirati pastry chef in the region, Sahar Al Awadhi. She has worked with the Jumeirah Group in the
Feeding the soul, with Zahra Abdalla
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Zahra Abdalla, wife, mom, recipe developer and author. She also recently started her own line of food products. Zahra is a Spinneys
Slow & steady, with Chef Faisal Naser
We’re kicking off the year with Chef Faisal Naser. His restaurant, Lento, opened in Abu Dhabi in 2020 and then in Dubai in 2022, which is where co-host Devina
Farm Fresh, with Yazen Al Kodmani
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick speaks to Yazen Kodmani, Head of Operations at Emirates Bio Farm, a certified-organic farm in the UAE. Yazen is passionate about the long-standing practices of
Teible manners, with Chef Carlos Frunze
In the second episode of Nourish by Spinneys, co-host Devina Divecha speaks to executive chef of Teible, Carlos Frunze. This chef loves fermentation for its ability to transform flavours and
Crux of the Mattar
In the first episode of Nourish by Spinneys, co-host Devina Divecha speaks to the Arab world’s first pitmaster, Hatem Mattar. His passion for BBQ is infectious, and it results
“Success is not only measured by financial results but also by cultural relevance.” Ahmad Al Marri on why community support was crucial to Canvas Gelato’s success
Hashem speaks to Ahmad Al Marri, founder of Dubai-based ice cream brand Canvas Gelato.
“Everyone has written off Dubai at one point.” Dubai Tourism CEO Issam Kazim on how Dubai bounced back post-pandemic
Hashem and guest host Samantha Wood aka FooDiva catch up with Issam Kazim, CEO of the DTCM, which helped catapult Dubai from the early pandemic days to the other side of lockdown. They also talk about the impact of MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants and The Michelin Guides on the F&B and tourism sectors.
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“Energy and lots of seasoning…that’s nafas.” Chef Mohamad Orfali and his sensational culinary pivot from TV chef to award winning restaurateur
Hashem catches up with Mohamad Orfali, TV celebrity chef extraordinaire, restaurateur and co-founder of the award winning Orfali Bros restaurant in Dubai.
Entrepreneur, Nutritionist and Mother: Fayrouz Eid
On today's episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Fayrouz Eid. A talented entrepreneur, nutritionist, and mother of two adorable kids. Her passion for entrepreneurship made