This is a special episode of Deep Fried dedicated to Beirut in the aftermath of the explosions on August 4, 2020. We hear from 5 Dubai-based chefs who are behind the Cook for Beirut dinners to raise funds for the Lebanese Red Cross to aid those affected in Beirut.
The 5 chefs that joined us on the show are: Bethany Kehdy (@bethanykehdy), Rita Soueidan (@sweetfixbyrita) Greg Malouf (@gregmaloufchef), Ruby Chaer (@rubychaer) and Mohammad Orfali (@m.orfali).
Special thanks to Marilyn Zakour and Rhea Chadid from Who Run the World podcastfor sharing information on how to support Beirut through the crisis. The link mentioned in the podcast is: https://lebanoncrisis.carrd.co/#donate
Links to Support:
We will continue to add links from the community here in Dubai to support Beirut:
- Links to the Lebanese Red Cross and other organizations supporting the relief efforts in Beirut: https://lebanoncrisis.carrd.co/#donate
- Lebanon Disaster Relief Screenings on 9th, 14th, 15th August 2020 at Cinema Akil: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmCNQHB4lj/
- Beirut Relief Dinner on 16th August 2020 at Bait Maryam in Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtAul8scaZ
Arva Ahmed is the co-founder of Frying Pan Adventures, Dubai’s first food tour company, and a celebrated food explorer known for uncovering Dubai’s hidden culinary gems. Her expertise in the city’s diverse food scene has been featured in prominent publications such as CNN, Khaleej Times, BBC Travel, The Sun, The Independent and countless more. She also hosts Ditch the Silver on YouTube. Through her immersive tours and storytelling, Arva brings Dubai’s rich flavors and vibrant cultures to life.
