I’m joined on the show this week by the talented Lebanese/Iraqi chef, Hussein Hadid.
If you’ve been lucky enough to attend his unique kitchen table experience in Beirut, you'll know that Chef Hussein conjures up magic not just for your taste buds, but also by giving a lot of thought to the atmosphere and decor. He actually started out working in finance, qu ... Show More
May 2019
Al Bait Restaurant with Executive Chef Ashish Deva (02.05.2019)
At Al Bait Hotel and Resort in Sharjah, innovation and attention to detail elevate every experience, including its first-class dining that features both traditional and international cuisine, all helmed by Executive Chef Ashish Deva. Sally discovers Chef Ashish discovers the dari ... Show More
36m 27s
Aug 2022
Sumac & Cooking in Bethlahem | Fadi Kattan
In this Matbakh event, we talked to Fadi Kattan about how his cuisine and savoir-faire combine worldly influences, a desire for perfection and a passion for the local terroir. When Fadi started his Fawda Restaurant in 2016, he created a cuisine honoring Palestine’s best produce w ... Show More
28m 42s
Nov 2023
The Case for a Vegan-ish Lifestyle with Daniel Humm
Daniel Humm is by all accounts one of the most celebrated chefs in the world: number 1 on the World’s Best Restaurant List, a decade-long streak of 3 Michelin stars, and a starry list of accolades for his kitchens. But after running a community food commissary during pandemic, he ... Show More
52m 9s
Jul 2025
"The MICHELIN Guide is NOT about Luxury!" -Gwendal Poullennec 155, The International Director of The MICHELIN Guides
"The MICHELIN Guide is NOT about Luxury!" -Gwendal Poullennec 155, The International Director of The MICHELIN Guides Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, has long been driven by a passion for gastronomy, travel, and hospitality. Since joining the Mich ... Show More
40m 28s
Oct 2023
Eric Ripert: The Chef Who Made Seafood Simple
A household name in food and fine dining, Eric Ripert has elevated seafood to new heights with his legendary New York restaurant Le Bernardin. On this episode, Dan and the maestro speak about his upbringing in the tiny principality of Andorra, how he cut his teeth in the demandin ... Show More
57m 33s