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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textCan a single dish carry the weight of heritage, memory, and identity?In this episode of Forward_Moves, host Raja Haddad sits down with Chef Ahmad Halawa, the Palestinian culinary artist bringing people together—one plate at a time.From childhood memories in his family kitchen to launching a supper club in Dubai, Ahmad shares how food became his way of preserving culture, connecting communities, and telling stories that words sometimes can’t.Plus, a special scoop: Ahmad announces his upcoming restaurant in Dubai.📌 This is more than a conversation about food—it’s about home, legacy, and why a good dish sometimes just needs to hug you.🎧 Now on YouTube & all major podcast platforms.Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forward_moves/ X: https://x.com/forward_moovz Lina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lina_movements/ Raja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octoraj/ Follow Ahmad: https://www.instagram.com/chefhalawa Chapters:00:00 Introduction 00:23 The Role of Music in Life00:59 Meet Chef Ahmad Halawa02:46 Early Culinary Influences08:44 Cooking Journey Begins in Cairo15:19 Starting a Supper Club18:49 Meeting Interesting People19:27 Memorable Dishes and Their Meanings22:18 Impact of Fast-Paced Life on Food24:05 Preserving Culinary Heritage25:58 This or That: Fun Food Preferences30:14 Connecting Through Food34:51 Future of Palestinian Cuisine35:53 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSupport the show