This year is going to be a bumper one for food. Now more than ever, there’s a hunger for learning about different global cuisines, with the resources to do so hitting the mainstream, and new, exciting prospects in the form of restaurants, chefs, businesses and more. It’s not a moment too soon, and these are some of the people, places and cuisines to watch out for in 2023.
1 THE RESTAURANT Akub
Palestine’s culinary landscape is rich and fruitful, but underrepresented on the restaurant scene. Akub opened at the end of 2022, and will fully spread its wings under head chef Fadi Kattan and business partner Rasha Khouri.
Akub is a marriage of different influences. Palestinian produce from Fairtrade co-operative Zaytoun is paired with seasonal British ingredients and memories from Fadi’s childhood, especially meals from his grandmothers. Heritage recipes are made
