Lunch with Kelvin Kelly: The South African chef growing his own menu in Dubai
At The Grow House by One Life in Alserkal Avenue, South African chef Kelvin Kelly is farming his own greens and serving up a taste of home.
On the final day of a media trip to Dubai, the group gathered at Alserkal Avenue for a lunch experience at The Grow House by One Life. The restaurant, co-founded by South African chef Kelvin Kelly, stands out in Dubai's creative district, featuring a vertical farm that supplies much of its menu. The chef himself led the group through the menu and the restaurant's philosophy, explaining how Dubai's multicultural environment allows for innovative concepts.
Kelly, who moved to Dubai 13 years ago, attributes his success to the city's diverse population, which brings various culinary traditions to the city. He also expressed his desire to bring a One Life concept home to South Africa, ideally in a neighborhood reminiscent of Alserkal Avenue's creative energy. The Grow House focuses on simple, fresh, and locally sourced ingredients, reflecting Kelly's South African roots and belief in respect for the source of food.
In essence, The Grow House offers a taste of home, even when 10,000 kilometers away from Johannesburg.
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