Can a single dish carry the weight of heritage, memory, and identity?
In this episode of Forward_Moves, host Raja Haddad sits down with Chef Ahmad Halawa, the Palestinian culinary artist bringing people together—one plate at a time.
From childhood memories in his family kitchen to launching a supper club in Dubai, Ahmad shares how food became his way of preserving culture, connecting communities, and telling stories that words sometimes can’t.
Plus, a special scoop: Ahmad announces his upcoming restaurant in Dubai.
📌 This is more than a conversation about food—it’s about home, legacy, and why a good dish sometimes just needs to hug you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 The Role of Music in Life
00:59 Meet Chef Ahmad Halawa
02:46 Early Culinary Influences
08:44 Cooking Journey Begins in Cairo
15:19 Starting a Supper Club
18:49 Meeting Interesting People
19:27 Memorable Dishes and Their Meanings
22:18 Impact of Fast-Paced Life on Food
24:05 Preserving Culinary Heritage
25:58 This or That: Fun Food Preferences
30:14 Connecting Through Food
34:51 Future of Palestinian Cuisine
35:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections