Episodes

  • ‘Dreams do come true,’ with Claire Kanj, Neeti Tandon & Tom Harvey

    ‘Dreams do come true,’ with Claire Kanj, Neeti Tandon & Tom Harvey
    Oct 22 2024
    In this episode, co-host Tiffany Eslick goes behind the scenes of the Spinneys Local Business Incubator Programme. She chats to two winners from the 2023 edition, Neeti Tandon Kashyap, founder of Curate Home, and Claire Kanj, founder of Marsh ‘N’ Mallow – who share their journeys within the programme, the inspiration behind their products, and their advice for future finalists. Tiff also speaks to Tom Harvey, Spinneys’ commercial general manager and the driving force behind the programme, about its origins and the global success of its early winners.
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    33 mins
  • “Sourdough is the blessing & base of our business,” with Eva Halasa, Lilian & Emilie Rihani

    “Sourdough is the blessing & base of our business,” with Eva Halasa, Lilian & Emilie Rihani
    Oct 8 2024
    A full house in the studio this week, with co-host Devina Divecha in conversation with Eva Halasa Rihani, and her daughters And business partners, Lilian & Emilie Rihani. The women run the highly-rated Three by Eva Halasa. In an episode full of warm-your-heart moments and laugh-out-loud moments, the three share how they transitioned from family to business partners, and their upcoming concepts: Masterclass by Three and Keanu’s. If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you could vote for the show at the 2024 Signal Awards!
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    37 mins
  • “I love to see the slight imperfections,” with food stylist Katelyn Allegra

    “I love to see the slight imperfections,” with food stylist Katelyn Allegra
    Sep 24 2024
    If you’ve ever wondered how the food looks as amazing as it does in the Spinneys’ magazine, Nourish, today’s episode has the answer! Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with food stylist, recipe developer and food photographer Katelyn Allegra. Katelyn has been working with magazines and on TV for over a decade now, and tells Tiff how she works with brands to develop their style, and how she continues to stay inspired. She also has tips for anyone who wants to improve their food photography game or explore styling.
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    26 mins
  • “Not your Italian grandmother’s way of cooking,” with Chef Akmal Anuar

    “Not your Italian grandmother’s way of cooking,” with Chef Akmal Anuar
    Sep 10 2024
    Co-host Devina Divecha catches up with Chef Akmal Anuar, who became well known for his work with 3Fils, and is now behind the menu of one-Michelin-star Woodfire and, the award-winning Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori. Chef Akmal shares how his training in Italian cuisine inspired his latest restaurant, Funkcoolio, and going back to his Malay roots through a new restaurant in Singapore.
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    38 mins
  • Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez on Brix’s all-dessert menu inspired by The Silk Route (2023)

    Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez on Brix’s all-dessert menu inspired by The Silk Route (2023)
    Aug 28 2024
    We’re on a short summer break and will be back with new episodes in September. In the meantime, here’s one you may have missed: co-host Devina Divecha is on location with Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, executive chef at Brix, a dessert restaurant by 3Fils. This turned into an exciting tasting session as Chef Carmen shares her journey around the world before reaching Dubai, her love for all-things chocolate, and introduces us to their new menu, themed around the countries on the Silk Route.
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    32 mins
  • Stasha Toncev on becoming the centre for discovery of Balkan food in Dubai (2023)

    Stasha Toncev on becoming the centre for discovery of Balkan food in Dubai (2023)
    Aug 6 2024
    We’re on a short summer break and will be back with new episodes in September. In the meantime, here’s one of our popular episodes from Season 1: co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Stasha Toncev, founder of urban Balkan bistro, 21 Grams. Stasha shares how she went from growing up in Serbia cooking lavish meals for her friends to uncovering her purpose and becoming the centre of discovery of Balkan food in Dubai. Since opening in 2018, 21 Grams has won several awards and recognitions including a listing in Gault & Millau, 50Best Discovery, Financial Times’ How to Spend It, and Time Out’s Best Breakfast in 2023.
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    37 mins
  • Our highlights from Season Two!

    Our highlights from Season Two!
    Jul 9 2024
    Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the second season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also chat about recurring themes, their favourite bloopers and catch-up on the third edition of the Dubai Michelin Guide. We’ll be back with new episodes in September.
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    20 mins
  • “I have a love-hate relationship with food”, with Chef Hadrien Villedieu

    “I have a love-hate relationship with food”, with Chef Hadrien Villedieu
    Jun 25 2024
    Co-host Devina Divecha speaks to Chef Hadrien Villedieu, who heads Chez Wam at St. Regis Dubai The Palm. Chef Hadrian used to be known as the Junk Food Man, and Chez Wam carries some inspiration from that time, with Fried Camembert and a Cheeseburger on the menu. He talks about his love-hate relationship with food, his journey from Paris to Morocco to Dubai and what inspired him to open Chez Wam.
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    35 mins