Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy.

In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.



Resources and links:


BOCA website


BOCA on Instagram


BOCA on Facebook


Omar Shihab on Instagram


Omar Shihab on LinkedIn



Connect:


Future Fork podcast website


Paul Newnham on Instagram


Paul Newnham on X


Paul Newnham on LinkedIn


Disruptive Consulting Solutions website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn

Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy.
In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.
 
Resources and links:
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<a href="https://boca.ae/">BOCA website</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bocadubai/?hl=en">BOCA on Instagram</a>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bocadubai/">BOCA on Facebook</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oshihab/?hl=en">Omar Shihab on Instagram</a>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-shihab/?originalSubdomain=ae">Omar Shihab on LinkedIn</a>
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Connect:
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<a href="http://futureforkpodcast.com/">Future Fork podcast website</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulnewnham/">Paul Newnham on Instagram</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/paulnewnham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Paul Newnham on X</a>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnewnham/?originalSubdomain=au">Paul Newnham on LinkedIn</a>
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<a href="https://www.disruptiveconsultingsolutions.com/">Disruptive Consulting Solutions website</a>
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<a href="https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub website</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/SDG2AdvocacyHub">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdg2advocacyhub/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg2-advocacy-hub/?originalSubdomain=uk">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn</a>
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Future Fork is a show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

Future Fork is a show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

A show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

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