Nourish by Spinneys
Episodes
The Chef’s Counter: Stasha Toncev and Chef Milan Jurkovic
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re continuing The Chef’s Counter, our new micro-series and an extension of our recently launched in-store initiative to support the chefs, foun...
The Chef’s Counter: Kelvin Cheung
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 che...
“We're like seeds thrown into the sands of Dubai”, with Kraken’s Chef Grégoire Berger
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
“Turning a wreckage into something sweet,” with Faim's Nadia Parekh
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are off to Business Bay to sit down with founder and cake-maker Nadia Parekh. They talk about Nadia's pivot fr...
“I found my canvas in Dubai, the perfect place, the perfect spot, the perfect city,” with La Mar Dubai’s Chef Andreé Núñez
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Andreé Núñez at La Mar by Gastón Acurio at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. Chef Andreé talks discovering ...
“Great partnerships are about how you resolve conflict,” with Chef Neha Mishra and Panchali Mahendra
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down the women behind Tezukuri, Chef Neha Mishra and Panchali Mahendra, CEO of Atelier House Hospitality for the first epi...
“Bread is never Beyoncé,” with food writer Liam Collens
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're closing out the year with food writer and general counsel Liam Collens. Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down for an all-pie breakfast with...
“I wanted to document recipes that are fading away or being appropriated,” with Hisham Assad
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down at Mishkah with author (and clown) Hisham Assad during his visit for the Sharjah Book Fair a couple of weeks ago. ...
Merry early Christmas to us, with Chef Kelvin Cheung
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Christmas special is here! This week, Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are standing next to the awesome Chef Kelvin Cheung as he champions Brusse...
“Darjeeling Express is the story of a collective of women,” with author & restauranteur Asma Khan
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with author, restauranteur and inspiring activist Asma Khan on the sidelines of What The Food at Alserkal Avenue. Asm...
“Dad always says, ‘Don’t burn yourself!’” with chef Tristin Farmer and his son Dylan
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome our youngest podcast guest in the history of the show. Dylan Farmer joins his father, chef Tristin Farmer, for a chat with co-ho...
“Dubai is boundaryless in the same way as our cuisine,” with Moonrise’s Solemann Haddad
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha is on location at Eden House in Satwa this week, to sit down with Moonrise’s chef and owner Solemann Haddad. Solemann talks a...
“Our industry is about human connection,” with One Life’s Necip Camcigil
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha visits the newly-opened Growhouse by One Life at Alserkal Avenue to sit down with Necip Camcigil. Necip shares his journey from...
“Food is the new fashion,” with Tasha Group’s Natasha Sideris
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our new season with the wonderful Natasha Sideris, founder of Tasha’s Group—the company behind amazing concepts like Tasha’s...
Summer Throwback: Chef Will Goldfarb on staying in harmony with nature
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A throwback to one of Tiff’s favourite episodes from this season with Chef Will Goldfarb at the gorgeous Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Chef Will h...
Summer Throwback: “As hard as it may get, working with family is just as rewarding!”
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A throwback to one of Devina’s favourite episodes from this season with Chef Eva Halasa and her daughters, Lilian & Emilie Rihani. The three of them...
Summer Throwback: Why Tresind’s Himanshu Saini doesn’t believe in signature dishes
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A throwback to one of Tiff’s favourite episodes with Chef Himanshu Saini, who leads Tresind Studio the first and only Indian restaurant with 3 Miche...
Wrapping up Season 3
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha look back at some of their favourite moments from the third season of Nourish by Spinneys. We’ll be back w...
The floating island, with Chef Christophe Devoille
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down with Chef Christophe Devoille for our season finale. They talk about his journey from working for Chef Alai...
Ice cream for breakfast, with Canvas Gelato’s Ahmad Al Marri
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Ahmad Al Marri, founder of Canvas Gelato, one of the UAE’s favourite ice cream brands. They indulge in some de...
“Slow down and breathe”, with COMO Shambala Estate’s Kimberly Kneier
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Kimberly Rose Kneier, Director of Wellness at COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali. They talk about the Estate’s pe...
The importance of strength training, with Roar Fitness’ Sarah Lindsay and Jordan Bunting
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Roar Fitness’ Sarah Lindsay and Jordan Bunting to understand the importance of strength training and how it he...
“Don’t be afraid of monotony and repetition,” with Revolver’s Chef Jitin Joshi
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Jitin Joshi, Chef Partner at Revolver Singapore’s first outpost in Dubai. They talk about his journey fro...
“I have a bit of a fetish for tomatoes,” with Six Senses Zighy Bay’s Chef Walter Butti and Chef Marco Pohlner
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join co-host Tiffany Eslick on a journey to Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman, where she sits down in their organic garden with Executive Chef Walter Butti...
Filipino food tasting with Chef JP Anglo
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha continues her conversation with Chef JP Anglo at Konya Filipino Eatery with details about the dishes they tried from the chef h...
“I wanted to prove to my fellow Filipinos that our food can go beyond the doors of our house,” with Kooya’s Chef JP Anglo
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef JP Anglo at his restaurant, Kooya Filipino Eatery in Dubai Marina. Before coming to the UAE, Chef JP became...
“Vine leaves are very underrated,” with Dara Dining’s Sara Aqel
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Sara Aqel, who recently won Best Chef in the One Knife Category for her latest venture, Dara Dining. Chef S...
‘Putting Central American flavours on the Dubai culinary map,’ with Chef Gabriela Chamorro
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Chef Gabriela Chamorro at the newly opened ‘Girl and the Goose‘ Restaurante Centroamericano, at the Anantara...
“The magic of 50Best is in the community and people coming together,” with Leen Al Zaben
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Leen Al Zaben, Academy Chair at 50Best. Leen was originally considering a master’s program in journalism when ...
Bonus: “Chocolate hummus doesn’t exist!” with Fadi Kattan
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, co-host Tiffany Eslick talks to chef Fadi Kattan about the banquet dinner hosted during the Emirates LitFest 2025, and why he’...
”I wake up at 6 a.m. going ‘I need laban jameed now!’” with Fadi Kattan
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with celebrated chef and author Fadi Kattan on the sidelines of the Emirates LitFest 2025. He talks about how terroir...
“I just want people to fall in love with vegetables,” with Surabhi Sehgal, Priyansh Parekh & Priyal Mehta
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up January with a dive into the world of vegetarian and vegan supper clubs. Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Surabhi Sehgal,...
”Our goal wasn’t to make everyone plant-based,” with SEVA Experience’s Shadi Enbashi
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Shadi Enbashi, one of the co-founders behind SEVA Experience. Shadi’s co-founder, Eda Güngör, started Life &...
“Butter, soy sauce, yuzu, boom, done!” with Chef Reif Othman
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are closing out the year with a fun conversation with award-winning chef Reif Othman. Chef Reif shares it all—from...
“Dubai is a city that loves you back,” with Doughbai’s Chef Wadad Zarzour & Chef Ghadi Moussawi
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick is on-site with Chef Wadad Zarzour and her son, Chef Ghadi Moussawi, at their newly opened space, Doughbai. Chef Wadad, also kn...
‘No distinction between food and medicine,’ with Will Goldfarb
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down Chef Will Goldfarb at the gorgeous Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort ahead of his pop-up at the Lotus lounge in Dubai a ...
Nixtamalisation, with Lila Taqueria’s Shaw Lash
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Shaw Lash, chef and co-owner behind Dubai’s Mexican favourites, Lila Taqueria and Lila Molino. They talk about...
Meet the producer: Hattem Mattar
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got an exciting new range of meats and sandwiches at the Spinneys deli counter in collaboration with Mattar. On this special episode to celebr...
“We’re gonna play rock and roll in the dining room,” with FZN’s Björn Frantzén & Torsten Vildgaard
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick is in conversation with Chef Björn Frantzén & Chef Torsten Vildgaard at Atlantis, The Palm, ahead of the opening of The Frant...
We’re a 2024 Signal Award Winner!
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re excited that the show has won a Silver Signal Award as well as the Listener’s Choice Award for 2024 in our Branded Shows – Lifestyle categ...
‘Dreams do come true,’ with Claire Kanj, Neeti Tandon & Tom Harvey
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
“Sourdough is the blessing & base of our business,” with Eva Halasa, Lilian & Emilie Rihani
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Lil...
“I love to see the slight imperfections,” with food stylist Katelyn Allegra
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tif...
“Not your Italian grandmother’s way of cooking,” with Chef Akmal Anuar
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-sta...
Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez on Brix’s all-dessert menu inspired by The Silk Route (2023)
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
Stasha Toncev on becoming the centre for discovery of Balkan food in Dubai (2023)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Our highlights from Season Two!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the second season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also chat about re...
“I have a love-hate relationship with food”, with Chef Hadrien Villedieu
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Foo...
“Sustainability is a journey”, with Boca’s Omar Shihab
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Omar Shihab, Chief Sustainability Officer at Boca. In addition to numerous sustainability initiatives from how t...
“Thai food is not just Tom Yam”, with Chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Asia’s Best Female Chef, Pichaya Soontornyanakij or Chef Pam, who heads Potong. Chef Pam was in Dubai as part ...
‘You can’t be half-in, half-out’, with Chef James Knight-Paccheco
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef James Knight-Paccheco, aka Chef JKP. Chef JKP has worked for industry stalwarts like Raymond Blanc and Gord...
The legend of the naga, with Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh, aka Chef AJ, the man behind The Legendary Naga, a culinary union between Laos, Persia...
How many tipsy cakes have you eaten? With Dinner by Heston Blumenthal’s Chef Tom Allen (the scientist)
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re continuing our two part miniseries, The Artist and The Scientist. This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick speaks to Chef Tom Allen, head chef at the...
“Taste is and isn’t subjective”, with Chef Gregoire Berger (the artist)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got an exciting set of episodes lined up for you that we’re calling The Artist and The Scientist. Over two episodes, co-host Tiffany Eslick ...
Deep Dive into Dibba Bay, with Ramie Murray
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha venture out to the Umm Suqueim Fishing Harbour to catch up with Ramie Murray, founder of Dibba Bay Oysters....
Bonus, with Gerbou’s Chef Ionel Catau
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Ionel Catau shares some of the inspiration and the ingredients behind all the courses at Gerbou’s supper club. This continues our conversation...
The finest things the UAE has to offer, with Gerbou’s Chef Ionel Catau
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha checks out the supper club at Gerbou, with Chef Ionel Catau. Gerbou is a collaboration between Tashkeel and Atelier House Hosp...
Much ado about matcha, with Viktoryia Toma
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha get a Japanese tea masterclass from Viktoryia Toma. Viktoryia is the founder of Ikigai-cha, where they foc...
Making Waves, with Dina Macki
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Dina Macki, author of Bahari, the first cookbook on Omani cuisine by an Omani author. They talk about the origin...
Bonus: A rabbit & two fig leaves, with Avatara’s Chef Rahul Rana
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Rahul Rana tells us the origin story behind the ‘rabbit and two fig leaves’ plating of a new addition to Avatara’s chakra menu. You can al...
Tomatoes, Gourds, and Jackfruits, oh my! With Avatara’s Chef Rahul Rana
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Rahul Rana, who heads the all-vegetarian Avatara. They talk about the research and storytelling involved in...
We’ve won two Signal Awards!
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A BIG thank you for your support over the past year. We’re delighted that the show has won 2 Bronze Signal Awards in 2023, in the Branded Shows—Ar...
Bean to Bar, with Mirzam’s Kathy Johnston
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha speaks to Kathy Johnston, Chief Chocolate Officer at Mirzam Chocolate Makers, to talk about their journey into well-sourced, be...
Say Cheese, with François Robin
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with one of our cheesemonger friends, François Robin, while on a trip to Lyon. François holds the prestigious title...
Bonus: Broccoli Nuggets, with Chef Troy Payne
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Nourish podcast crew joined Chef Troy Payne out in the desert to enjoy a delicious barbecue. This week, we’re sharing some more snipp...
Snap, Crackle, Pop! with Chef Troy Payne
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The season to be outside and cook with fire is finally here. This week, co-hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha drive out to the desert behind Town...
Bonus: Chef Himanshu Saini on the inspirations behind the Rising India menu
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, co-host Tiffany Eslick spoke to Chef Himanshu Saini about his cooking inspirations and the story behind his iconic restaurants in Dubai. On...
Passion plated, with Tresind’s Chef Himanshu Saini
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tiffany sits down with Chef Himanshu Saini, the chef behind the award-winning Tresind Studio in Dubai. Tresind originally opened in 2014 wi...
Beyond sustainability to traceability, with Naim Maadad and Bojan Cirjanic
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up to COP28 here in Dubai, co-host Devina Divecha talks to Naim Maadad, founder of Gates Hospitality, and Bojan Cirjanic, executive chef at...
Cycling is a team sport, with Emilie Mikulla and Stewart Howison
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Emily Mikulla and Stewart Howison this week to talk about all things cycling in the lead up to the Spinneys 92 C...
Navigating nutritional hygiene, with Glucare’s Ali Hashemi
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha visits Glucare, an integrated diabetes clinic in Dubai to experience a full-body check-up, and speaks to its co-founder Ali Has...
Below the brine is fine, with Tabchilli’s Maher El Tabchy
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with a new season! Co-host Tiffany Eslick visits Tabchilli for a fermentation workshop with founder Maher El Tabchy. Maher shares how he ...
Our favourites of the year
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the first season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also answer the que...
Reaching for the Stars, with Michelin’s Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha caught up with Michelin Experiences’ Director of Communications, Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin, right after the announcement of t...
‘Shroom with a view, with Bronte Weir
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Devina Divecha takes a tour of the fungi world this week with Bronte Weir, one of the co-founders of Below Farm. Bronte shares how they got s...
Dough domination, with Pitfire’s Michele & Bill Johnson
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Dubai’s OG pizza pioneers, Michele and Bill Johnson, who run the award-winning pizzeria, Pitfire. T...
To strive, to seek, to find, with Stasha Toncev
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down at urban Balkan bistro, 21 Grams, with its founder, Stasha Toncev. Stasha shares how she went from growing...
All you knead, with Bread Ahead’s Matthew Jones
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts are on-location to attend a baking masterclass with Matthew Jones, the founder of Bread Ahead. He shares a number of baking tips during the ...
French Connection, with Chef Daniel Boulud
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Devina Divecha is joined by Chef Daniel Boulud at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk to talk about what makes French cuisine timeless, and w...
Sweet notes, with Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Devina Divecha is on location with Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, executive chef at Brix, a dessert restaurant by 3Fils. This turned ...
Nothing dirty about ice cream, with Ambeth Ocampo
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Devina Divecha sits down with food historian Ambeth Ocampo, who has been exploring Filipino art, culture, and food going back to th...
The Alchemist, with Nahla Tabaa
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Nahla Tabaa, an artist, a researcher in the food space and an alchemist. Nahla explains what alchemy ...
Feeding the soul, with Zahra Abdalla
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Zahra Abdalla, wife, mom, recipe developer and author. She also recently started her own line of food...
Slow and Steady, with Chef Faisal Naser
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off the year with Chef Faisal Naser. His restaurant, Lento, opened in Abu Dhabi in 2020 and then in Dubai in 2022, which is where co-h...
O Christmas Tree, with Trine Grice
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tiffany Eslick and Devina Devina chat to Christmas tree grower, Trine Grice. Her farm, Bjergeskovgård on the Danish coastline, spans mo...
Farm Fresh, with Yazen Al Kodmani
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick speaks to Yazen Al Kodmani, Head of Operations at Emirates Bio Farm, a certified-organic farm in the UAE. Yazen is p...
Spice Baby, with Emma Bunton
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Eslick is joined by guest host Segina Yasmin to talk about her interview with Spice Girl, TV & radio presenter, UNICEF ambassador and now entr...
Teible manners, with Chef Carlos Frunze
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Nourish by Spinneys, co-host Devina Divecha speaks to executive chef of Teible, Carlos Frunze. This chef loves fermentation ...
Crux of the Mattar
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Nourish by Spinneys, co-host Devina Divecha speaks to the Arab world’s first pitmaster, Hattem Mattar. His passion for BBQ i...
Introducing: Nourish by Spinneys
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Nourish by Spinneys, the podcast which promises to inspire you to eat well and live well. We’d love to welcome you to a space where we ho...