To strive, to seek, to find, with Stasha Toncev

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The Chef’s Counter: Kelvin Cheung

Today we’re introducing a new micro-series called The Chef’s Counter, an extension of our recently launched in-store initiative to support the chefs, founders and food entrepreneurs shaping the UAE’s dining scene. Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s ...  Show more

“We're like seeds thrown into the sands of Dubai”, with Kraken’s Chef Grégoire Berger

Our first repeat guest is the one-and-only Chef Grégoire Berger, now leading Kraken. Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Grégoire to talk about his own evolution from pure culinary ambition to building personal connections. He also shares more about Kraken's focus on local ...  Show more

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