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, Avli, Flamingo Room, Bangalo34, Nala, Galaxy Bar and more. Natasha shares her journey from not wanting to be in the restaurant business to celebrating 20 years of Tasha’s. They also talk about the 15 restaurant openings they’re opening over the next year & Natasha’s favourite South African foods. This episode is part of the South African edition of the Nourish magazine, which is in Spinneys stores now!

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 has been running the award-winning Room4Dessert in Bali for a decade now and he shares how they’ve expanded their space around the original restaurant. He also talks about what they’ve learned from traditional Bali philosophy and doing things in harmony with nature. Nourish by Spinneys is currently on a summer break and will be back with new episodes in September.

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 came together post-COVID to launch ‘Three by Eva’ and ‘Masterclass by Three’. It was the first times we had three guests on a single episode, and is one of the funniest interviews we’ve had to date! Nourish by Spinneys is currently on a summer break and we’ll be back with new episodes in September.

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 Michelin⁠ stars in the world. When Tiff sat down with him in late-2023, they talked about the evolution of their menu, how their divine broths come to life, and the emotional power of cooking. We’re currently on a summer break and will be back with new episodes in September.

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 with new episodes in September. See you then!

Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down with Chef Christophe Devoille for our season finale. They talk about his journey from working for Chef Alain Ducasse to becoming Executive Pastry Chef at the Atlantis The Royal. They then witness a Chef Christophe masterclass where he shares his cooking tips while making a historic French dessert, île flottante.

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 delicious ice cream for breakfast, made with Discover by Spinneys’ Scottish strawberries. They also talk about the origins of Canvas Gelato, how they come up with extraordinary flavours, and the evolution of the culinary scene in Dubai.

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 personalised approach to wellness, traditional Chinese medicine, and the principles behind her R.E.A.L. diet philosophy. They also talk about women’s health and menopause, and how it can be an empowering transition for women. Kim and the team were in Dubai a few weeks ago to celebrate the Estate’s 20th anniversary. Read about Tiff’s visit to COMO Shambhala Estate last year.

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Roar Fitness’ Sarah Lindsay and Jordan Bunting to understand the importance of strength training and how it helps build confidence and resilience. They share why it’s so important to integrate training, nutrition and recovery, and share some tips of beginners. Roar Fitness was founded in London by Sarah Lindsay and Rich, and they opened in Dubai last year. If you’ve been thinking about strength training or want to understand why a holistic approach is necessary for fitness, this episode is for you!

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 from aspiring doctor to acclaimed chef, Revolver’s live fire and open-kitchen approach to dining, and why they’ve installed a DJ mixer inside the kitchen! Chef Jitin also talks about creating a legacy both within the culinary world and outside, and shares his tips for anyone entering the F&B space.

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 and Chef Marco Pohlner, Chef de cuisine for Sense on the Edge, situated 290 meters above the Gulf of Oman. They talk about their revamped 12-course dining menu as well as the property’s commitment to sustainability, with a focus on local produce.

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 himself.

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 known for his restaurant Sarsa in the Philippines, as well as numerous collaborations in Dubai and around the world. He talks about his dream to get Filipino food known globally and enjoyed by everyone, how fatherhood has changed his perspective and his new ready-to-eat line. Next week, we’ll have a bonus video episode with more details on the dishes you’ll hear about on the episode. You should also check out Devina’s conversation with Filipino food historian Ambeth Ocampo.

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 Sara has worked at the Burj Al Arab and at Torno Subito with Chef Massimo Bottura. She then went on to become chef de cuisine at Fi’lia which received a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a place in Gault & Millau within just a year of its opening. She talks about her journey leading to Dara Dining, and shares a lot of actionable advice for anyone building a career in F&B.

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Chef Gabriela Chamorro at the newly opened ‘Girl and the Goose‘ Restaurante Centroamericano, at the Anantara in Downtown Dubai. The concept was originally born as a supper club five years ago, and has moved from pop-up plates to permanent tables this year. Chef Gabriela was born in Nicaragua and came to Dubai while working with Emirates. She tells Tiffany about her mission to put Central American flavours on the culinary map of Dubai, and the importance of community, teamwork and passion.

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 someone’s timely advice pivoted her to the world of creative writing and food. In addition to work with 50Best, she’s also a food and travel writer, photographer, and consults on a number of food-related things including cookbook development and hospitality. She also shares how she’s working closely with the community to help young chefs develop their purpose and passion.

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’s tired of everything with tahini being called hummus. You can also catch the full episode with Chef Fadi from last week in your podcast app or on YouTube.

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 influences the dishes across Palestine and his journey documenting Palestinian food over the years. Chef Fadi runs three restaurants around the world—Fawda in Bethlehem, Akub in London and Louf in Toronto. He’s also behind the Kassa Boutique Hotel in Bethlehem and has published his cookbook called Bethlehem, a celebration of Palestinian Food. We’ll also have a bonus episode out next week where Chef Fadi shares more about the dishes he prepared for the banquet dinner at the LitFest, and why he’s tired of everything with tahini being called hummus.

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, the newest on the scene with Sebze by Su,Priyansh Parekh, who’s been running Prunch for four years and Priyal Mehta, the woman behind Dulce de Mirchi.    They share how the perception around vegetarian and vegan food has changed over the years as well as memorable moments from their supper clubs.

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 & One in 2014, as a yoga studio and cafe, and they’ve since expanded to more wellness experiences and rebranded as SEVA in 2020. Shadi shares how he started doing yoga initially as rehab before joining forces with Eda to build out SEVA, and how they navigate the trendy side of wellness.