Helen's giving shoutouts to businesses extending their help during trying times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Punam Verma covering Helen Farmer. Kicking things off with Zak Carey, the Executive Chef of PXB at Expo City, renowned for his health-conscious approach to food. Zak prioritizes sustainability and locally sourced produce, including ingredients from Expo Farm, in crafting his innovative menus. We chat with Gups Jutla as he explores the timeless concept of BBQ and Curry, showcasing the versatility of outdoor cooking and its flavorful possibilities. Discover the dynamic duo of Mariam Shevardnadze and Nino Chantladzei, a lawyer and a grocery chain owner from Georgia, who have brought their experti ..read more

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Helen was live from Spinneys HQ in Meydan, to catch the first hour of the show please head over to our Youtube Channel where we baked cookies with the amazing Zahra Abdalla. We had the amazing Courtney Brandt let us know where to go and what to eat, for Easter, Eid and the Dubai World Cup. Haider Madani, Restaurant Owner and Founder of Cassette, Nette, and Riina is sharing his successes and talking about F & B expansions in the UAE. Chef Marwan, a renowned chef specializing in healthy and delicious Cuisine is talking about the importance of eating healthy during Ramadan and sharing some of ..read more

22 March 2024: Emanuele Rizzo, the Chef de Cuisine, and Maria Ibba, the Restaurant General Manager at Cucina, introduce the homely Italian concept that blends old-school Italian charm with contemporary flair, promising a delightful culinary experience led by a passionate Italian team. From Smoki Moto, Tsogik Mazmanyan, Restaurant General Manager, and Songhmi Ji, the sous chef, delve into the rich tradition of Korean food, exploring its nutritional and health benefits, particularly focusing on fermented food. Rania from KAVE and Haya from Haya's Kitchen discuss the significance of mindfulness d ..read more

15 March 2024: Jen Crichton filling in for Helen Farmer. Samantha Wood,  Foodiva letting us know where to go to celebrate Ramadan. We learn about an Emirati cultural experience, Whispers of the Sand at Andaz on The Palm with Dubai based writer and director - Alex Broun, Emirati writer and cultural guide, Bader Al Mansoori, and the CEO of Host Theatre - Yulia Maksimovich. Chef Kelvin from Jun’s is talking about the link between food and stories. Looking at food wastage with Khuloud Al Nuwais - Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation & Secretary General, ne’ma National Steerin ..read more

01 March 2024: James Knight-Pacheco is a mental health advocate that has put him at the heart of the chef community here in Dubai. Seda Solmaz, CEO & Founder, Idea Atelier with us talking Gen Z Behaviours in food. Dean Henry is a functional medicine certified health coach, helping people improve their skin, chronic anxiety, insomnia and reduce body fat. The new issue of Nourish magazine is out now and Karen D'Souza was in the studio to tell us what we need to know. We go to France with Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai’s Executive Chef Christophe Prud’homme. We also talk brunch wi ..read more

23 February 2024: Starting off with the collaboration between Chef Tristin Farmer and Chef Solemann Haddad at Moonrise in Dubai. We catch up with the incredible Thibault Fombon from Beefbar. Talking slow food, Anki Ram from Wandr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

02.16.2024 Courtney Brandt let’s us know where to go this weekend. In conversation with Chef George Lyons from Broadway in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Author of Restaurant Excellence, Marvin Alballi is in to answer all questions about the biz. We chatted to Chef Ourad from ASIL at Rixos Premium Dubai. We also caught up with Chef Lama Jammal. Last but not least we get to quickly chat with Paul Sykes, the General Manager of Banyan Tree Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

09 February 2024: We take a look at YouCater, founded by Philippe and Sarah Dupuy, a husband-and-wife team who bring a combined 30 years of global business experience across restaurant conception, finance, and investment.We talk to two amazing Chef's from Taste of Dubai Chef Vanessa Bayma and Chef Russell Impiazzi. Michele from Pitfire Pizza is in to celebrate pizza day! We talk to Thomas O’Hara from The Yorkshire Pudding - a man on a mission, trying a new roast dinner every week. Tiff and Connor from Spinneys call in to talk snacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more