Chef interviews

June 28, 2012

Zainab Cherafeddine

Who is Zainab? “I believe you are able to tell a lot about one’s decorum, culture and education through their eating habits.” Journalist by profession, cook by nature, Zeinab has created a humble yet gastronomic experience for the sophisticated diners who share her appreciation for food. Growing up in a household full of the aroma... read more →
June 28, 2012

Karim Haidar

Karim Haidar A chef’s tale – Karim Haidar He was seated outside the kitchen, in a plain white office, propped up on a metal chair, dressed in blue jeans and a polo shirt. He was far from his place of sanctuary. Yet, he still managed to bring to life an intricate Lebanese cuisine dish of... read more →
June 28, 2012

El Hajj

A pedigree like Chef El Hajj is utterly difficult to locate. With a 12 year experience developed around the Intercontinental, the imfamous Red Sea Riviera Phoenicia, the majestic Beirut Phoenicia, the Rotana Bourjoman of Dubai and amongs all, the Vendome. His first solo venture, Mourjan, was the opening of the Roauche Arjaan by Rotana, where... read more →
June 28, 2012

Anissa Helou

Spreading the magic of the Mediterranean A table spread that is both exciting to the eye and offers variety is what London-based Chef Anissa Helou offers, leaving droves of people hooked to her cooking, publications, and food culture. She has published a successful number of books that contain amazing recipes, inspiring people to want to... read more →
June 28, 2012

Alex Couquelet

Descending from a family of French and Belgian heritage, and growing up and residing for 20 years in New Jersey, United States, Alex Couquelet grew up in a home of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Alex’s education was molded through a private school, followed by a top ranked culinary college in Mays Landing, New Jersey, which... read more →
June 28, 2012

Prasong Boonsri

When a Thai national recommends a Thai restaurant, the food there is bound to be divine. When Oranuch Fares has a craving for her national food she heads to the Kopanjang restaurant in Antelias, Beirut. I joined her to taste the terrific Tom Yam Kung prepared by Chef Prasong Boonsri. Chef Prasong arrived in Lebanon... read more →
June 28, 2012

Jerome Serres

Chef Jerome Serres What first interested you in cooking? La cuisine est avant tout un métier ou la première raisons est avant tout de faire partager un moment de plaisir aux gens qui font honneur de venir chez vous. Viens ensuite une grande satisfaction ci ces personnes reviennes fréquemment car a ce moment la, vous... read more →
June 28, 2012

Arabia – by Merijn Tol and Nadia Zerouali

We are two travelling food writers with a fierce passion for the Arabic Mediterranean kitchen. We are regular contributors for well known Dutch magazines like delicious. for many years, we have a weekly column in a big women’s magazine called VIVA and we do foodie features for other magazines. We develop recipes and do food... read more →