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q&a with chef giordana

Meet Chef Giordana, the heart behind Napoli Napoli, a supper club born from her lifelong passion for cooking and storytelling. From lasagna nights in London to Christmas dinners in hostels across Mexico, food has always been her way of building community and connection.

Napoli Napoli is her love letter to the city she calls her anchor, not through clichés, but through its depth, warmth, and constant reinvention. At her table, guests taste humble yet soulful dishes like pasta with olives and capers, alongside reimagined Neapolitan classics that defy stereotypes. Through each course, Chef Giordana shares Napoli’s spirit of generosity, elegance, and creativity, inviting you to see her city as she does: evolving, inspiring, and unforgettable.

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q&a with chef sabrine

Meet Chef Sabrine, the soul of West Eldar, a supper club where Algerian heritage, memory, and craft come alive. Her journey began in her mother’s kitchen, learning to cook by sight, smell, and instinct — lessons that shaped the artistry in her food today.

West Eldar, named after the heart of the home in old Algerian houses, is about gathering, belonging, and sharing. Through chorba with bourek, summer vegetables, and dishes infused with olive oil as heritage, Sabrine invites guests to taste Algeria’s warmth and carry a piece of it home.

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5 Quotes from the Kitchen That Still Linger

Some words from the kitchen just stick with you. Whether it’s a piece of advice, a personal philosophy, or a small moment that says something bigger — these quotes have stayed with us. Thoughtful, honest, and straight from the chefs who shared them, here are five that we keep coming back to.

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q&a with chef tala

Meet Chef Tala Bani Odeh, the heart behind Three Homes Ago, a supper club where food carries memory, movement, and meaning. An Afro-Palestinian chef trained in Seattle, Tala cooks from the pantry, blending inherited recipes, personal migration, and the flavors of resistance.

Her menus are layered with story: masa meets taboon, sumac sings next to salsa macha, and each dish invites guests to sit with presence. Three Homes Ago isn’t just a name, it’s a gathering place for where we’ve been, who we’ve become, and what we share around the table.

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q&a with chef judy

Meet Chef Judy Karkour, the mind behind õdē by judy, a supper club where each menu is built around a single seasonal ingredient. Raised in Damascus and rooted in a culture where the sufra is sacred, Judy blends her background in art with her deep love for home-style cooking to create experiences that are as thoughtful as they are flavorful.

From her first “õdē to mushrooms” to now her ninth menu, Judy’s style is spontaneous, heartful, and quietly innovative, a celebration of ingredients, memories, and the joy of gathering. At her table, food isn’t just served, it’s felt.

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q&a with chef ishrath

Meet Chef Ishrath, the heart behind a supper club that’s as nostalgic as it is nourishing. Raised in a traditional Indian home, her passion for cooking was born at her mother’s side and blossomed with encouragement from loved ones. Whether she’s serving daal chawal that recalls childhood comfort or experimenting with new flavors picked up in Dubai, every dish is infused with warmth, tradition, and a deeply rooted sense of hospitality.

From caring for relatives to crafting tiffins for her children, Ishrath’s kitchen has always been a space of generosity and connection. Her supper club channels this same spirit—where stories are shared, memories are stirred, and every guest is made to feel at home. With dreams of recreating the joy of her family’s summer holidays in Kundapura, she invites you to gather around the table and experience food not just as sustenance, but as a heartfelt love language.

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q&a with chef rayan

Meet Chef Rayan, the chef and storyteller behind Jiji’s Supper Club—a dining experience where Persian roots are reimagined with bold global flair. Born and raised in Dubai to Iranian and Egyptian parents, Chef Rayan grew up surrounded by the region’s rich culinary diversity. His upbringing, along with classical culinary training, inspired him to take the comforting flavors of Persian cuisine and blend them with unexpected influences from around the world.

At Jiji’s, every dish is a tribute to his heritage, infused with memories of family meals and guided by a vision to modernize and share Persian flavors with a wider audience. From saffron-infused rice cakes to inventive takes on kebabs, his five-course menu is as much about culture and connection as it is about flavor. With Jiji’s Supper Club, Chef Rayan invites you to experience Persian cuisine like never before—elevated, intimate, and full of soul.

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q&a with chef su

Meet Chef Surabhi Suri, the creative force behind Sebze by Su, a supper club where Indian and Mediterranean flavors come together in a vibrant, plant-forward celebration. With a culinary journey spanning six countries, Chef Su blends the traditional wisdom passed down from her grandmother with modern techniques inspired by her travels. Her passion for vegetables is at the heart of her cooking, treating them not as sides, but as the stars of the plate.

From her thoughtfully curated menus to her commitment to sustainability and minimal waste, every detail at Sebze by Su is designed to nourish both body and soul. Her dishes are an artistic expression—rooted in tradition, elevated by innovation, and plated with precision. At Sebze by Su, Chef Su invites you to experience the warmth of home-cooked meals reimagined, where food is not just sustenance but a story waiting to be told.

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q&a with chef maria

Meet Chef Maria Merouane, the visionary behind La Table Nomade, where Moroccan heritage meets French fine dining. Trained at the Paul Bocuse Culinary Institute, Chef Maria combines the rich traditions of her Amazigh roots with modern techniques, crafting menus that spark curiosity and celebrate culture.

From her signature confit duck pastilla to the creative use of preserved lemons, every dish is a story told with precision and passion. At La Table Nomade, Chef Maria invites you to experience warmth, discovery, and the magic of Moroccan cuisine reimagined.

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q&a with madame vo

Introducing Madame Vo, the heart and soul behind Haus of Vo, where community and culinary artistry come together. Born and raised in Germany to Vietnamese and Chinese restaurateur parents, Madame Vo’s passion for food is rooted in her family’s traditions and her global journey through London, Hong Kong, and New York. What began as a home-based pop-up during the pandemic has blossomed into an immersive dining experience, combining interactive dumpling-making masterclasses with vibrant Vietnamese omakase dinners. Madame Vo’s table is where flavors, stories, and cultures unite to create unforgettable memories.

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