Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Stasha shares her journey from Serbia to the UAE and her vision of serving modern Balkan cuisine. She opens up about the challenges she faced in the hospitality industry and how she turned strangers into friends at her restaurant. Stasha also shares his experience with previous head chefs and the e ... Show More
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Why the Best Food Writers Never Make Themselves the Story | Paul Clifford
Send us Fan MailChef JKP sits down with Paul Clifford, a journalist and editor who has spent more than a decade covering the Middle East's hospitality industry.Paul shares how he left banking to become a reporter, moved from crime journalism into food and hospitality, and built h ... Show More
1h 58m
Jul 23
Why Most Young Chefs Ruin Their Careers by Moving Too Fast | Nicolas Lambert
Send us Fan MailChef JKP sits down with Nicolas Lambert, Senior Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Dubai and one of the most respected names in modern pastry.From growing up in his parents’ bakery in France to leading teams across Hong Kong, Russia, and Dubai, Nicolas shares t ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 17
What Really Makes Someone Influential? | Season 13 Begins
Send us Fan MailSeason 13 of The Chef JKP Podcast is built around one idea: influence.Across 15 episodes, chefs, founders, journalists, operators, and industry leaders share how they have shaped food, hospitality, business, and culture.In this opening solo episode, Chef JKP intro ... Show More
55m 16s
Apr 2022
“I’m half woman, half to-do list!” Stasha Toncev on her improbable journey from Belgrade to Dubai and what it took to launch Balkan bistro 21 Grams
This week we sit with Stasha Toncev, founder of Dubai’s award-winning Balkan bistro, 21 Grams. Hailed in the media, Stasha’s restaurant was praised as “charming” and “brain melting” by The Financial Times supplement, How To Spend It, and Bill Addison, the Los Angeles Times’ celeb ... Show More
42m 57s
Apr 2023
To strive, to seek, to find, with Stasha Toncev
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down at urban Balkan bistro, 21 Grams, with its founder, Stasha Toncev. Stasha shares how she went from growing up in Serbia cooking lavish meals for her friends to uncovering her purpose and becoming the centre of discovery of Balkan food i ... Show More
35m 33s
Feb 2025
EP17 How to transfer your passion to your permanent job with Chef Salam Dakkak with Nadine Samra
What does it take to turn a passion into a Michelin-starred success? 🌟
In the latest episode of The CEO Diaries Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chef Salam Dakkak, the visionary behind Bait Maryam, one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants. From a humble d ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2025
Serving Passion and Love: A recipe for success in hospitality
In this heartfelt episode of the Lasting Impressions podcast, we welcome Eva Halasa, the vibrant heart and soul behind Three by Eva. With deep roots in Jordanian culture, Eva combines tradition with a modern approach to hospitality. As a dedicated mother and natural leader, she r ... Show More
52m 25s
Aug 2023
Season 2 (Arabic): Ep. 12 Chef Faisal Naser Founder of Lento
Taking your time in learning a craft, story behind the brand, continuous learning, Michelin star insights, leaving a legacy, and more.
I would like to thank Chef Faisal Naser for being part of this podcast.
This episode was published via #anchor and is available on #applepodcas ... Show More
47m 43s
Apr 2024
S2 E8 - The Dubai Food Scene with Savage Appetites
In this episode we meet with a new podcast called 'Savage Appetites' which is hosted by Taran Uppal and the famous food blogger Alex Augusti, also known as Just Food DXB.We speak all things food related, from our favorite restaurants in Dubai, what it's like to be a food blogger ... Show More
53m 15s
Apr 2024
Viral Mango Ice-Cream & Mario Kart
05 April 2024: Talking to some of the UAE’s incredible foodies! Kicking things off with SHI Restaurants Founder & CEO Diana Rysbaeva. From Attiko, it’s Chef Moon. Chats with Zehra from @z.blogs, Lukas Tremmel, Frying Pan Adventures and Hussni & Chef Jon from the Salmontini Group. ... Show More
59m 23s
Oct 2024
EUPHORIA pt 5 A Dialogue Between Barbecue Roots and French Culinary Techniques with Dylan Cook and Jacques Larson
Donate to World Central Kitchen Chefs Dylan Cook from Fork Grove Barbecue and Jacques Larson of The Obstinate Daughter join the conversation, set on day three of Euphoria's Feast on the Field, explores their diverse culinary backgrounds—Dylan's roots in barbecue and his journey f ... Show More
19m 1s