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#018 - No1 BBQ Pitmaster in Dubai UNFILTERED | Big T BBQ

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:30:52 GMT

SEASON FINALÉ | This is the one you’ve all been waiting for. Serving up the most authentic, unfiltered interview yet, the guys are treated to a sit down conversation with the UAE’s more notorious pitmaster, Chef Big T.

He leaves nothing left on the table as we dive into his upbringing, the huge success of BIG T BBQ and all the trials and tribulations in between. Viewer discretion is advised as this is his rawest interview to date. Sit back, and enjoy.

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https://youtu.be/MtStkKOCvrk

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#017 - Our ULTIMATE Foodie Adventure!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:30:45 GMT

In today’s ep the boys go on a culinary journey around the world, stopping off to treat themselves to all the best dishes possibly known to man! Alex jets off east to Japan to find his best bowl of Ramen whilst Taran basks in the Amalfi Coast sunshine, chowing down on the best quality steaks on Earth.

Places we spoke about:

Meeting Room x Iranish

La Niña

Lila Molina

Sagra

Qasr Marib

Mythos - City Walk

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https://youtu.be/-uqpN8VHyi0

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#016 - TOP SECRET Food Hall in Dubai Revealed

Tue, 28 May 2024 01:30:39 GMT

Join Taran and Alex as they explore the rich tapestry of Dubai's culinary scene in this exciting episode. Introducing our new segment, "Double Up, Double Up," where the duo selects their favourite dishes ranging from 1 AED to over 100 AED, highlighting the diverse and delectable offerings the city has to offer.

In addition, we delve into the dynamic world of food halls. Discover what's new and noteworthy in this ever-evolving foodie haven, with a few intriguing announcements that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Places we spoke about:

Cardak Cag Kebab

Jianghu Stick Hotpot

Maison de la plage

Monno Ristorante

Arrazuna Gourmet Food Hall

Timbuktu Market

Spinneys Food Hall

Mi Dubai Food Market

Taran’s Double Double

1 AED Samosa

2 AED Ice Cream | McDonalds

4 AED Falafel | Operation Falafel

8 AED Chicken Shawarma | Rawabi Alsham

16 AED Pastel de nata | Lana Lusa

32 AED Banana Pudding | Magnolia Bakery

64 AED Pepperoni Primo 10” | Pitfire Pizza

128 AED Escargot | LMP

Alex’s Double Double:

1 AED Ice Cream | IKEA

2 AED Cream Puffs | Habib Bakery

4 AED Kebab Shababoo

8 AED Falafel | Falafel Frayha

16 AED Beef Shawarma | Laffah

32 AED Half roasted Chicken | Rawabi Alsham

64 AED Merzin Potatoes | Sirali, Brisket Burger | Big T BBQ, Shio Paitan Ramen | Kinoya

128 AED Whole Peking Duck with Suck Soup | Quanjude

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https://youtu.be/c0thosi6K14

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#015 - Finding The Best PIES in Dubai | PieManDXB

Tue, 21 May 2024 01:30:36 GMT

Join us as we dive into a deliciously doughy adventure with Scotty Grayston, the Yorkshire man on a quest for pastry perfection. Known as PIEMAN DXB, Scotty’s love for pies is as deep as the gravy baths he’s rumored to take on weekends. We’ll kick things off with 10 rapid-fire questions to get to know our keen golfer and pie enthusiast. Then, we’ll explore the best pies in Dubai and settle the debate on the superior pie style: encased or top lid. Finally, get ready for a fun twist as Scotty blind ranks the perfect Pukka Pie meal.

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https://youtu.be/tKPJPDtgMMw

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@piemandxb

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#014 - The People Behind The Best Food Festival in Dubai! | PART 2

Fri, 10 May 2024 01:30:11 GMT

In today’s Part 2 of the boys’ adventure to Etisalat Beach Canteen they get the unique opportunity to speak to a variety of the vendors and organisers. Tune in for a taste of their foodie tales—from top-notch triumphs to the occasional flops—and snag their hot takes on the festival’s tastiest treats!

Guests on the show:

Sylvain - Maim (@wearemiam)

Tim Newton - The Mad Greeks (@themadgreeksdubai)

Ghassan - La Baguette de l'Entrecôte (@labaguettedelentrecote)

Sally Edwards - Senior Advisor, Leisure Events and Festivals, Dubai Tourism

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https://youtu.be/Qkd689zeY9s

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#013 - We Visited The Best Food Festival in Dubai! | PART 1

Tue, 07 May 2024 07:13:14 GMT

Today the guys’ are out of the studio for a special edition of this week’s episode. In part one of a double header the lads talk all things Beach Canteen, find out all there is to know about the foodie fest with their personal recommendations.

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https://youtu.be/JYe-INuHwU4

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#012 - We Ranked Every Fast Food Spot in DUBAI!

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:30:18 GMT

It’s been a while guys, but they’re back! This time, the boys dish out an extra-large serving of all the top spots they’ve explored recently. Next up, they dive into ‘The News’—and for those out of the loop, the Dubai Food Festival is in full swing! Catch them at the flagship event, the Etisalat& Beach Canteen where the lads will be recording two exciting episodes.

Then, brace yourselves for the main event, where the guys finally settle the debate on Dubai’s best fast food joint. Things are about to get fiery! Strap in and enjoy the journey.

Places we spoke about on the show:

Qalat Baalbak

Kokoro

Nayaab Haandi

Rivas

Maison De La Plage

Uzbek Party

Sailors

Yava

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https://youtu.be/9RkoUf4U1Us

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#011 - Dish Origins: The Humble Shawarma

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:30:47 GMT

This week, the boys dive deep– deep into the world of the delicious and humble shawarma. Who really invented the Shawarma? What makes a good shawarma? Are you more meat or chicken? All the important life shawarma themed questions are answered on today's episode.

Also to wrap up, we have some exciting news. Alex has his chef hat on as he prepares to participates in The Shawarma Showdown Event coming up very soon, has he got it in him?

Places we spoke about on the show:

Rawabi Al Sham

Sharjah Moon Retreat

Hawkerboi

Papas Dubai

Cardak Cag Kebab

Lilas Taqueria

Mitzumami

Voter Results

Mitzumami & Qalaatarooj
⁠Laffah
⁠Mitzumami & Qalaat Balbaak

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https://youtu.be/Tb4-bnSL-OA

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#010 - Our first ever GOD TIER dish!

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:30:29 GMT

This week’s episode marks the return of the guys’ favourite segment, ‘The Drool Wall’. Expect some contentious decisions, delightful treats AND the first ever entry into the highest level - GOD TIER.

They round off the ep with the controversial decisions taken by the States to aid in banning TikTok - what does that mean for creators all over the world? Is TikTok coming to the end? The guys discuss.

Places we spoke about on the show:

XXX

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https://youtu.be/vOIn1GqFOTY

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#009 - The WEIRDEST Food Guinness World Records!

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:30:37 GMT

This week the guys take a look at the ever-evolving landscape of Dubai's culinary scene, starting with a catch-up on the latest mouthwatering additions to Time Out Market Dubai.

Moving onto Dubai's global culinary ambitions, they discuss the expansive reach of local brands like GAIA, Pickl, and WOK BOYZ as they set their sights on international shores, with outposts from Miami to London and beyond. Highlighting the insights from Arabian Business's Tala Issa, they explore how these brands are not just expanding but also showcasing the UAE's ability to create and export successful dining concepts.

The episode rounds off with a look at some of the quirkiest food-related Guinness World Records, from the most Big Macs consumed to the longest noodle ever made!

Places we spoke about on the show:

The Nice Guys

Konkrete

Eleven Green

Burger & Paty

Little Juns

À La Grecque

Odeon

Onda by Alici

Café Isan Thai

Big T BBQ

GAIA

Pickl

Wok Boyz

Watch the episode on YouTube -

https://youtu.be/lR8T7DkwONI

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#008 - Reza Namazi | The No-nonsense Iranian Food Adventurer

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:30:21 GMT

The guys’ first-ever guest episode is finally here! Meet Reza Namazi (@ravenousxerxes) a no-nonsense foodie who over the years has amassed a great reputation for his culinary journalism across Dubai.

Reza’s deep roots in Iranian cuisine has easily positioned him to be a guiding voice on where to get the best kebabs in the city amongst other tasty dishes. Taking no freebies you can always rely on an honest review. Reza takes us on a culinary trip to his favourite spots around town and maybe touches upon some controversial opinions on why some places don’t get the recognition they deserve.

Watch the episode on YouTube -

https://youtu.be/fxM_X9ZloXk

Follow Reza on Instagram

@ravenousxerxes

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#007 - Honest Review | Somebody Feed Phil visits Dubai!

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:30:27 GMT

This week, the guys took a keen look at the newly unveiled What’s On Dubai Awards 2024. No shock here, perhaps a touch of controversy as we confront the question: Do we truly agree with all the finalists, or have some hidden gems been unjustly overlooked?

We switch gears to the latest buzz on Netflix—'Somebody Feed Phil' has returned, and this season features a heartful episode dedicated to Dubai. The boys give their honest opinion on the show and discuss where they potentially missed out.

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https://youtu.be/YSt-lTXdy9k

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#006 - ‘The World's 50 Best Restaurants’ a scam?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 01:30:17 GMT

On this week’s episode, the guys take a playful pause to explore Alex's newfound affection for sheep brain and Taran’s passionate love affair with charcoal-grilled chicken.

Also up for discussion in today’s ep is the hot-off-the-press release of ‘The World’s Best 50 Restaurants MENA edition’. Is it even possible to crown the top spot amid such a vast smorgasbord of choices? They'll comb through the UAE’s contenders, mulling over their rightful spots on the list and, more intriguingly, speculating about any culinary gems that might have been unfairly left out.

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https://youtu.be/ZDdStHmAZIw

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#005 - Tasting Viral Food Trends!

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:30:25 GMT

Today, the guys are serving up their take on some of the quirkiest and most tastiest food trends they've stumbled across. Taz has discovered a chip shop to fix his cravings, while Alex is all set to fill you in on the best foodie happenings from Quoz Arts Fest 2024.

The boys wrap up by by dishing out their wild guesses for 2024's hottest food trends, tossing in a few curveballs and quirky thoughts for good measure.

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https://youtu.be/0sy-yIaP-qg

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#004 - AI vs Food Influencer: The Foodie Review Showdown!

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:00:08 GMT

In this week’s action-packed episode, the boys discuss what it takes to become a successful food influencer. Alex breaks down his top tips on how to get started, reach your audience and get paid for doing so.

Plus… LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! Alex takes on the mighty ChatGPT to see who can produce the best food review in a 3 round bout. Does Taran have to throw the towel in? Is there a knockout? You’ll have to find out.

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https://youtu.be/rbXxJLZdesU?si=Jp72zdSl4CN41Us5

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#003 - Unbelievable! The Top 3 MUST-VISIT Restaurants in Dubai!

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 01:00:09 GMT

In this week's episode, the guys get together to chat about the latest buzz in the Dubai food world – and guess what? There might be a new burger spot opening up! Is it going to live up to the hype?

They're also taking on a tough delivery challenge: can they plan their ultimate day of food deliveries with just 100AED? And, stay for the end as we've got the ultimate roundup of the top restaurants of 2023 ready for you. Don't miss it!

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https://youtu.be/Z10j1nzTtvE?si=VgG4wAsqj0aHVAtF

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#002 - Is the Dubai food scene actually any good?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:00:41 GMT

The boys dive deep into whether Dubai can be recognised as a global food hub. Do fine dining restaurants remain supreme or are we starting to see a shift in the public's hunger for something more authentic.

We also get the first introduction to the DROOL WALL! The definitive list of all the tasty dishes to be had across the city.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmYkEPr_X2c&t=1s

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#001 - I almost got sued in Dubai!

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:00:17 GMT

Taran and Alex (JustFoodDXB) kick off their podcast journey with a raw conversation on the food culture in Dubai that leads them to some unexpected twists.

Join them as they dive into a lively quiz to get up close and personal with our hosts. Alex opens up about his path to becoming a food influencer, including a close call with a lawsuit... Meanwhile, Taran shares his passion for kebabs among other tasty favorites.

Watch the episode on YouTube -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhH63YRkfUs&t=1193s

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Savage Appetites Trailer

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:15:27 GMT

Dive into the delicious and daring world of Dubai's food scene with "Savage Appetites," the podcast where your hosts Taran and Alex serve up a no-holds-barred exploration of all things edible.

From the streets to the elite, they're dishing out unfiltered insights and uncensored stories that will tantalise your taste buds. Whether you're a devout foodie or just someone who loves a good mealtime chat, "Savage Appetites" promises to be a feast for your ears and eyes, available in both audio and visual formats.

Join us for unapologetic foodie adventures, where we might even venture into topics we're not supposed to. If you're ready to indulge in some savage appetites and candid conversations, add us to your podcast playlist and let's get tasting!

Savage Appetites. Unfiltered Foodie Conversations.

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www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXQH3g6atc6Lj8jNS9DNVQ

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