Interviews
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We sat down with chef Mickael Bertho from Habtoor Palace’s French brasserie, BQ – French Kitchen & Bar, to discuss Parisian delicacies, family cooking and culinary legends. What can guests expect when they visit BQ for the first time? BQ…
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In conversation with Cove Rotana’s Chadi Saloum
Chadi Saloum believes that food should be simple and nice enough to be understood, yet unique enough to be compelling. Here, he discusses how he has brought that philosophy to the many outlets at Cove Rotana to ensure customers continue to come back for more.
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Foguiera's Dermot O'Flynn on standing out from Dubai's churrascaria scene
We sat down with Chef Dermot O'Flynn, executive chef at Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach Residence, to talk failed weddings, the perfect steak, and what makes Foguiera stand out from Dubai's churrascaria scene.
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Khyber's Chef Faizan Ali on bringing authentic Indian cuisine to The Palm Dubai
BBC Good Food Middle East caught up with Chef Faizan Ali – head chef at Khyber, the Indian eatery at DUKES Dubai, to find out how the Dubai branch differs from its Mumbai sister, and to get the lowdown on his go-to spices for his favourite Indian recipes.
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Chef Matteo Guerra on MATTO’s “crazy” elements and Italy’s top foodie destinations
BBC Good Food Middle East speaks to Chef Matteo Guerra of MATTO Dubai, to discuss the restaurant’s “crazy” elements, and get his take on where eager UAE foodies looking for a taste of Italy should head to for authentic Italian cuisine.
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Chef Josefinna Vallve on authentic Argentine cuisine and top tips for the perfect steak
BBC Good Food Middle East chats to Chef Josefinna Vallve – Palace Downtown’s resident Chef de Cuisine at its Argentinian eatery, Asado. She tells us more about the menu changes that guests can expect in winter months, and details her top tips for creating the perfect steak.