Best Jordan Divecha Podcasts (2025)

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The importance of strength training, with Roar Fitness’ Sarah Lindsay and Jordan Bunting 32:12

2d ago32:12

32:12

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Roar Fitness’ Sarah Lindsay and Jordan Bunting to understand the importance of strength training and how it helps build confidence and resilience. They share why it’s so important to integrate training, nutrition and recovery, and share some tips of beginners. Roar Fitness was founded in London by Sarah Lindsay…

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Make Leverage Your Edge (#28) 16:38

9d ago16:38

16:38

In this episode, I explore leverage as an essential design principle in entrepreneurship beyond typical productivity or financial contexts. When used intentionally, leverage creates clarity, enhances sustainability, and amplifies impact without leading to burnout. I introduce four specific areas—Media, Technology, People, and Capital—that entrepren…

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“Don’t be afraid of monotony and repetition,” with Revolver’s Chef Jitin Joshi 33:30

17d ago33:30

33:30

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Jitin Joshi, Chef Partner at Revolver Singapore’s first outpost in Dubai. They talk about his journey from aspiring doctor to acclaimed chef, Revolver’s live fire and open-kitchen approach to dining, and why they’ve installed a DJ mixer inside the kitchen! Chef Jitin also talks about creating a legacy both…

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“I have a bit of a fetish for tomatoes,” with Six Senses Zighy Bay’s Chef Walter Butti and Chef Marco Pohlner 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Join co-host Tiffany Eslick on a journey to Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman, where she sits down in their organic garden with Executive Chef Walter Butti and Chef Marco Pohlner, Chef de cuisine for Sense on the Edge, situated 290 meters above the Gulf of Oman. They talk about their revamped 12-course dining menu as well as the property’s commitment to…

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Filipino food tasting with Chef JP Anglo 10:37

1M ago10:37

10:37

Co-host Devina Divecha continues her conversation with Chef JP Anglo at Konya Filipino Eatery with details about the dishes they tried from the chef himself.By Spinneys

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Redefining Venture Design for Creative Leaders (#27) 25:11

1M ago25:11

25:11

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I approach venture design—not just as a framework, but as a rhythm for building ventures that are clear, adaptive, and aligned. Unlike traditional business planning, venture design holds the full picture: your business model, the systems that support it, the humans behind it, and the relationship between you an…

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“I wanted to prove to my fellow Filipinos that our food can go beyond the doors of our house,” with Kooya’s Chef JP Anglo 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef JP Anglo at his restaurant, Kooya Filipino Eatery in Dubai Marina. Before coming to the UAE, Chef JP became known for his restaurant Sarsa in the Philippines, as well as numerous collaborations in Dubai and around the world. He talks about his dream to get Filipino food known globally and enjoyed by everyo…

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“Vine leaves are very underrated,” with Dara Dining’s Sara Aqel 40:06

2M ago40:06

40:06

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Sara Aqel, who recently won Best Chef in the One Knife Category for her latest venture, Dara Dining. Chef Sara has worked at the Burj Al Arab and at Torno Subito with Chef Massimo Bottura. She then went on to become chef de cuisine at Fi’lia which received a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a place in Gault & Mil…

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Upleveling Connections into Vibrant Community with Lea Turner (#26) 1:16:51

2M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

🥳 "Build a Community That Feels Like a Party" InnovatorOS Guide here: https://go.everydayinnovation.io/communityparty Hang out with Lea Turner -- LinkedIn royalty turned community-building powerhouse --as she drops serious wisdom on transforming genuine online connections into vibrant communities. Forget stale coffee chats and business card swaps; …

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‘Putting Central American flavours on the Dubai culinary map,’ with Chef Gabriela Chamorro 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Chef Gabriela Chamorro at the newly opened ‘Girl and the Goose‘ Restaurante Centroamericano, at the Anantara in Downtown Dubai. The concept was originally born as a supper club five years ago, and has moved from pop-up plates to permanent tables this year. Chef Gabriela was born in Nicaragua and came to Dubai w…

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“The magic of 50Best is in the community and people coming together,” with Leen Al Zaben 35:17

3M ago35:17

35:17

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Leen Al Zaben, Academy Chair at 50Best. Leen was originally considering a master’s program in journalism when someone’s timely advice pivoted her to the world of creative writing and food. In addition to work with 50Best, she’s also a food and travel writer, photographer, and consults on a number of food-relate…

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Bonus: “Chocolate hummus doesn’t exist!” with Fadi Kattan 7:13

3M ago7:13

7:13

On this bonus episode, co-host Tiffany Eslick talks to chef Fadi Kattan about the banquet dinner hosted during the Emirates LitFest 2025, and why he’s tired of everything with tahini being called hummus. You can also catch the full episode with Chef Fadi from last week in your podcast app or on YouTube.…

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”I wake up at 6 a.m. going ‘I need laban jameed now!’” with Fadi Kattan 51:42

4M ago51:42

51:42

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with celebrated chef and author Fadi Kattan on the sidelines of the Emirates LitFest 2025. He talks about how terroir influences the dishes across Palestine and his journey documenting Palestinian food over the years. Chef Fadi runs three restaurants around the world—Fawda in Bethlehem, Akub in London and Louf in To…

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“I just want people to fall in love with vegetables,” with Surabhi Sehgal, Priyansh Parekh & Priyal Mehta 38:18

4M ago38:18

38:18

We’re wrapping up January with a dive into the world of vegetarian and vegan supper clubs. Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Surabhi Sehgal, the newest on the scene with Sebze by Su,Priyansh Parekh, who’s been running Prunch for four years and Priyal Mehta, the woman behind Dulce de Mirchi. They share how the perception around vegetarian and ve…

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”Our goal wasn’t to make everyone plant-based,” with SEVA Experience’s Shadi Enbashi 38:03

5M ago38:03

38:03

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Shadi Enbashi, one of the co-founders behind SEVA Experience. Shadi’s co-founder, Eda Güngör, started Life & One in 2014, as a yoga studio and cafe, and they’ve since expanded to more wellness experiences and rebranded as SEVA in 2020. Shadi shares how he started doing yoga initially as rehab before joining for…

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“Butter, soy sauce, yuzu, boom, done!” with Chef Reif Othman 40:51

5M ago40:51

40:51

Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are closing out the year with a fun conversation with award-winning chef Reif Othman. Chef Reif shares it all—from his current favourite ingredient to his love for shopping. He also talks about his work with the CR Hope Foundation in Zanzibar. We’ll be back again in the new year with more learning players in the fo…

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“Dubai is a city that loves you back,” with Doughbai’s Chef Wadad Zarzour & Chef Ghadi Moussawi 36:55

5M ago36:55

36:55

Co-host Tiffany Eslick is on-site with Chef Wadad Zarzour and her son, Chef Ghadi Moussawi, at their newly opened space, Doughbai. Chef Wadad, also known as Chef Woods, has been dreaming about her own space ever since she pivoted to food a decade ago. She shares all the details that went into the interiors and the ingredients at Doughbai, and how t…

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‘No distinction between food and medicine,’ with Will Goldfarb 45:44

6M ago45:44

45:44

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down Chef Will Goldfarb at the gorgeous Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort ahead of his pop-up at the Lotus lounge in Dubai a few weeks ago. Chef Will has been running the award-winning Room4Dessert In Bali for a decade now, and he talks about their journey through the pandemic, and how they’ve expanded to add two new stops …

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Nixtamalisation, with Lila Taqueria’s Shaw Lash 40:49

6M ago40:49

40:49

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Shaw Lash, chef and co-owner behind Dubai’s Mexican favourites, Lila Taqueria and Lila Molino. They talk about the challenges of getting tortillas right—from sourcing the right variety of corn to the importance of the nixtamalisation process—how they’re partnering with farmers in the UAE, and the interesting co…

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Meet the producer: Hattem Mattar 10:59

7M ago10:59

10:59

We’ve got an exciting new range of meats and sandwiches at the Spinneys deli counter in collaboration with Mattar. On this special episode to celebrate the launch, Tiffany Eslick speaks to the pitmaster himself, Hattem Mattar, about the new range, some of his favourite recipes, and the all new Reuben sandwich made with their signature 14-day aged p…

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Scale Your Impact with Innovation Management with Nick Jain (#25) 45:49

7M ago45:49

45:49

In this episode of the Everyday Innovation Podcast, I interview Nick Jain, former CEO of Ideascale and founder of Content Hurricane, to explore his journey and insights on driving collaborative innovation. Nick shares how his unique experiences, from navigating the challenges of immigration to building a STEM foundation and leading across diverse i…

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“We’re gonna play rock and roll in the dining room,” with FZN’s Björn Frantzén & Torsten Vildgaard 25:22

7M ago25:22

25:22

Co-host Tiffany Eslick is in conversation with Chef Björn Frantzén & Chef Torsten Vildgaard at Atlantis, The Palm, ahead of the opening of The Frantzén Group’s two restaurants, the 220-seater Studio Frantzén and a 27-seater fine-dining restaurant, FZN, where Torsten is Executive Chef. The chefs talk about their career milestones, and their focus on…

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We’re a 2024 Signal Award Winner! 1:09

7M ago1:09

1:09

We’re excited that the show has won a Silver Signal Award as well as the Listener’s Choice Award for 2024 in our Branded Shows – Lifestyle category! We are so grateful for our recognition, and for your support. And please continue to send us your feedback and comments on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram and now you can leave us a comment on YouTu…

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‘Dreams do come true,’ with Claire Kanj, Neeti Tandon & Tom Harvey 32:40

7M ago32:40

32:40

In this episode, co-host Tiffany Eslick goes behind the scenes of the Spinneys Local Business Incubator Programme. She chats to two winners from the 2023 edition, Neeti Tandon Kashyap, founder of Curate Home, and Claire Kanj, founder of Marsh ‘N’ Mallow – who share their journeys within the programme, the inspiration behind their products, and thei…

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Redesign Your Time by Managing Your Energy (#24) 16:01

7M ago16:01

16:01

In this episode, I explore energy management as a powerful tool for both life and venture design. Building on the ideas from the previous episode on flow, I discuss how understanding and managing energy—not just time—can help you create a sustainable, balanced life and business. I introduce the Good Time Journal and my customized Activity Flow Jour…

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“Sourdough is the blessing & base of our business,” with Eva Halasa, Lilian & Emilie Rihani 37:25

8M ago37:25

37:25

A full house in the studio this week, with co-host Devina Divecha in conversation with Eva Halasa Rihani, and her daughters And business partners, Lilian & Emilie Rihani. The women run the highly-rated Three by Eva Halasa. In an episode full of warm-your-heart moments and laugh-out-loud moments, the three share how they transitioned from family to …

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Flow as Fuel for Your Creative Process (#23) 24:21

8M ago24:21

24:21

In this episode of Everyday Innovation, we explore what it takes to make flow a regular part of your life and work—not just for productivity, but as a way to sustain creativity and well-being. Flow can help you find clarity, move past obstacles, and engage with your work in a fulfilling way.We’ll cover several key areas often overlooked in discussi…

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“I love to see the slight imperfections,” with food stylist Katelyn Allegra 25:40

8M ago25:40

25:40

If you’ve ever wondered how the food looks as amazing as it does in the Spinneys’ magazine, Nourish, today’s episode has the answer! Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with food stylist, recipe developer and food photographer Katelyn Allegra. Katelyn has been working with magazines and on TV for over a decade now, and tells Tiff how she works with br…

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“Not your Italian grandmother’s way of cooking,” with Chef Akmal Anuar 37:49

9M ago37:49

37:49

Co-host Devina Divecha catches up with Chef Akmal Anuar, who became well known for his work with 3Fils, and is now behind the menu of one-Michelin-star Woodfire and, the award-winning Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori. Chef Akmal shares how his training in Italian cuisine inspired his latest restaurant, Funkcoolio, and going back to his Malay roots through…

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Poolside Insights for Sustainable Impact with Ravi Kurani (#22) 44:00

9M ago44:00

44:00

In this episode of the Everyday Innovation podcast, I explore the entrepreneurial journey of Ravi Kurani, founder of Sutro, a company that has redefined water monitoring through cutting-edge technology. [Link to InnovatorOS companion guide, Product Market Fit & Sustainable ROI exercises: https://go.everydayinnovation.io/insightsforimpact] We discus…

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Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez on Brix’s all-dessert menu inspired by The Silk Route (2023) 31:38

9M ago31:38

31:38

We’re on a short summer break and will be back with new episodes in September. In the meantime, here’s one you may have missed: co-host Devina Divecha is on location with Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, executive chef at Brix, a dessert restaurant by 3Fils. This turned into an exciting tasting session as Chef Carmen shares her journey around the world…

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The Power of Creative Constraints (#21) 24:22

10M ago24:22

24:22

In this episode, I explore the often counterintuitive concept of creative constraints and how they can significantly boost creativity and innovation for creative entrepreneurs and early-stage founders. By setting boundaries, we can narrow our focus, refine our ideas, and enhance our problem-solving abilities. I discuss various types of constraints …

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Podcast Next Era and A Daily Innovation Practice 3:35

10M ago3:35

3:35

In this trailer episode, I introduce the new era of the Everyday Innovation podcast. This project has evolved from experimental beginnings to structured interviews and now includes insightful solo episodes, with a focus on providing actionable tools and practices.Introducing the Everyday Innovation Check-In Practice:The Everyday Innovation Check-In…

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Stasha Toncev on becoming the centre for discovery of Balkan food in Dubai (2023) 36:57

10M ago36:57

36:57

We’re on a short summer break and will be back with new episodes in September. In the meantime, here’s one of our popular episodes from Season 1: co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Stasha Toncev, founder of urban Balkan bistro, 21 Grams. Stasha shares how she went from growing up in Serbia cooking lavish meals for her friends to uncovering her p…

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Our highlights from Season Two! 20:20

11M ago20:20

20:20

Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the second season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also chat about recurring themes, their favourite bloopers and catch-up on the third edition of the Dubai Michelin Guide. We’ll be back with new episodes in September.By Spinneys

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“I have a love-hate relationship with food”, with Chef Hadrien Villedieu 34:47

11M ago34:47

34:47

Co-host Devina Divecha speaks to Chef Hadrien Villedieu, who heads Chez Wam at St. Regis Dubai The Palm. Chef Hadrian used to be known as the Junk Food Man, and Chez Wam carries some inspiration from that time, with Fried Camembert and a Cheeseburger on the menu. He talks about his love-hate relationship with food, his journey from Paris to Morocco…

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“Sustainability is a journey”, with Boca’s Omar Shihab 24:33

12M ago24:33

24:33

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Omar Shihab, Chief Sustainability Officer at Boca. In addition to numerous sustainability initiatives from how they source their ingredients to running on 100% renewable energy, Boca is now investing in a halophyte farm in the UAE, in partnership with Emirates Nature WWF and the International Centre for Biosali…

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“Thai food is not just Tom Yam”, with Chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij 26:49

1y ago26:49

26:49

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Asia’s Best Female Chef, Pichaya Soontornyanakij or Chef Pam, who heads Potong. Chef Pam was in Dubai as part of a collaboration with Chef Gregoire Berger at Ossiano. They talk about her journey and the community initiatives she’s running, the collab menu and get all the juicy details behind the epic duck at Po…

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‘You can’t be half-in, half-out’, with Chef James Knight-Paccheco 40:24

1y ago40:24

40:24

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef James Knight-Paccheco, aka Chef JKP. Chef JKP has worked for industry stalwarts like Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsey; he’s now a culinary consultant and a fellow podcast host. They talk about his pivot from studying music to becoming a chef, why he launched his podcast during COVID, and how he hopes to nur…

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The legend of the naga, with Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh, aka Chef AJ, the man behind The Legendary Naga, a culinary union between Laos, Persia, GCC and the Levant. The supper club and soon-to-be dining experience, is a reflection of his own rich story. Chef AJ is also a music producer, an illustrator, and a poet, and shares how the dish Gae…

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How many tipsy cakes have you eaten? With Dinner by Heston Blumenthal’s Chef Tom Allen (the scientist) 39:53

1y ago39:53

39:53

We’re continuing our two part miniseries, The Artist and The Scientist. This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick speaks to Chef Tom Allen, head chef at the one-Michelin-star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal. While incredibly creative, the menu at Dinner is backed by a rigorous scientific process where everything is so precise – from the w…

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“Taste is and isn’t subjective”, with Chef Gregoire Berger (the artist) 32:01

1y ago32:01

32:01

We’ve got an exciting set of episodes lined up for you that we’re calling The Artist and The Scientist. Over two episodes, co-host Tiffany Eslick will be talking to two chefs from the two iconic Atlantis properties—Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis The Palm—here in Dubai. This episode features the artist that is Chef Gregoire Berger, who leads one-Mi…

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Deep Dive into Dibba Bay, with Ramie Murray 39:49

1y ago39:49

39:49

Co-hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha venture out to the Umm Suqueim Fishing Harbour to catch up with Ramie Murray, founder of Dibba Bay Oysters. They talk about Dibba Bay’s rise from producing 20,000 oysters to half a million oysters a month in December last year, their upcoming reef creation project and a number of nuggets about the right wa…

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Bonus, with Gerbou’s Chef Ionel Catau 17:44

1+ y ago17:44

17:44

Chef Ionel Catau shares some of the inspiration and the ingredients behind all the courses at Gerbou’s supper club. This continues our conversation with Chef Ionel Catau last week about the concept behind Gerbou, and what they’re looking forward to as they open up the full restaurant at Tashkeel in a couple of months. You can find the full episode …

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The finest things the UAE has to offer, with Gerbou’s Chef Ionel Catau 22:29

1+ y ago22:29

22:29

Co-host Devina Divecha checks out the supper club at Gerbou, with Chef Ionel Catau. Gerbou is a collaboration between Tashkeel and Atelier House Hospitality, with a focus on celebrating of Emirati and Arab culture—from the food, to the furniture decor, to the art. Chef Ionel also shares a sneak peak into some of the plans for the full restaurant, w…

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Game Day Wisdom for Life's Strategy Playbook with Ziz Abdur (#19) 1:13:52

1+ y ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Download the InnovatorOS Game Day Leadership Playbook template and pod companion for Notion! https://go.everydayinnovation.io/leadershipplaybookZiz, a former college and pro football player, coach, mentor, leadership facilitator, consultant, author, and content creator with his own upcoming podcast, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the …

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Much ado about matcha, with Viktoryia Toma 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Our hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha get a Japanese tea masterclass from Viktoryia Toma. Viktoryia is the founder of Ikigai-cha, where they focus on single estates and single cultivators, so they work and source from small farmers directly to bring their teas to the region. They learn about Japanese tea history and culture, and discover a fe…

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Making Waves, with Dina Macki 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

36:26

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Dina Macki, author of Bahari, the first cookbook on Omani cuisine by an Omani author. They talk about the origins of the book and its gorgeous cover, and some of the learnings from getting her first book published. Dina also cooks two dishes with Tiff, the Khoubz Mardhouf, an Omani date paratha, and samaki wa k…

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Bonus: A rabbit & two fig leaves, with Avatara’s Chef Rahul Rana 7:41

1+ y ago7:41

7:41

Chef Rahul Rana tells us the origin story behind the ‘rabbit and two fig leaves’ plating of a new addition to Avatara’s chakra menu. You can also catch the full conversation with Chef Rahul in your podcast app right before this bonus episode, or on the web here.By Spinneys

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Tomatoes, Gourds, and Jackfruits, oh my! With Avatara’s Chef Rahul Rana 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

35:49

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Rahul Rana, who heads the all-vegetarian Avatara. They talk about the research and storytelling involved in the restaurant’s latest chakra menu, and the impact of receiving their first Michelin star last year. Avatara is part of Passion F&B, which also owns the award-winning Tresind and Tresind Studio, hea…

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